Corporate Commercial Manager - Civil Eng Contractor

The Highfield Company

Kuwait

Ref: KP700-753

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Commercial Manager - Civil Engineering Contractor - Kuwait

We are currently assisting a fast growing construction contractor with their search for a Commercial Manager to join them in their Kuwaiti office.

The business is a contractor involved in infrastructure as well as complex building projects within Kuwait and you will likely have an exposure at project levels. Recently they have experienced exceptional growth and are looking to strengthen the Corporate Commercial structure.

You will also assist with the restructuring the existing contract and commercial team and act as the senior contract responsible for all related activities throughout the construction business from a head office located in Kuwait City.

The client is ideally looking to recruit a candidate who has experience in leading a contracts team on major infrastructure projects and who is an expert in FIDIC.

You will need to be degree qualified in order to be considered for this role and should be confident in written and spoken English.

On offer is a salary of up to US$15k NET per month, as well as a company car flight allowance and insurances. The role is offered as a family status move however accommodation and schooling is the candidate's responsibility.

Requirements

* 15+ years of experience within Commercial roles with construction contractors.
* A degree or above is essential for the position.
* 5+ years' experience on large Middle Eastern projects.
* Exposure to pre and post contract works and claims.
* Experience of department restructuring, recruitment and management of under-performers.
* An international civil engineering background covering a range of project types.
* Experience within a project commercial management position and/or corporate commercial position is essential.

About the Company

The Highfield Company is a specialist recruitment consultancy that focuses on the international construction and engineering industry sectors. With combined recruitment experience of more than 20 years, the directors have worked on technical and management positions at all levels, from Graduate to Executive, and for many of the Construction industry’s leading companies.

With experience of sourcing candidates for assignments in over 100 countries, The Highfield Company is perfectly equipped to service the needs and requirements of any construction, property or engineering based employer anywhere in the world. Our consultants are specialists in their designated disciplines, which include Building & Construction, Civil Engineering, Oil & Gas, PQS & Cost Consultancy, Project Management, Consulting Engineering, Mechanical & Electrical and Facilities Management.

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