Senior Commercial Manager

Abu Dhabi, UAE

Posted on: 3 Feb 2026

JOB DESCRIPTION / ROLE

Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Nationality: Any Nationality
Salary: Not Specified
Gender: Not Specified
Arabic Fluency: Not Specified
Job Function: Finance, Business Analysis & Consulting
Company Industry: Engineering Services

Overview

AtkinsRéalis is currently looking for an experienced senior commercial manager to join our team to work on newly awarded projects across varying sectors and various locations within the UAE. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a growing team on high-profile projects within the UAE.

Your role

Pre and post contract commercial support.
Management of bonds, insurances, and guarantee logs.
Review of interim valuations and payment certificates.
Change management.
Review of variations and preparation of recommendations.
Preparation and review of estimates.
Assisting in risk and value management and cost control functions.
Assisting in identifying, analysing, and developing responses to commercial risks.
Assisting in preparation of progress and cost reports.
Reporting to project director on all commercial issues.
Understanding the implications of health and safety regulations.
Attendance and representation at commercial meetings.

About you

Degree in quantity surveying from a recognized university.
Relevant experience in pre and post contract commercial processes, strong administration and QA/QC reviewing skills, managing change control process, client-facing knowledge of the local market is preferred.
Minimum 15 years in pre and post-contract (change management is essential) relevant capacity in contracts and commercial management.
MRICS mandatory.
Experience of managing teams and client-facing roles.
Experience in measurement and quantification of building and infrastructure works.
Cost estimating of building and infrastructure elements.
Must have previous experience of FIDIC contracts.
Project experience must be broad and include hospitality, residential, leisure, and infrastructure.
Must have consultant and/or client background for a minimum of 3 years.
Must have a minimum of 5 years Middle East experience.
Knowledge in the use of QS software such as Cost-X or similar is preferable.
Demonstrate strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
Possess a good project background and proven English language technical writing abilities and skills.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive at every stage of your life and your career. This includes:

  • Tax-free salary
  • Comprehensive life insurance coverage
  • Premium medical insurance for you and your dependents
  • Generous annual leave balance
  • Flexible and hybrid work solutions
  • Remote work opportunities outside of the country
  • Company gratuity scheme
  • Discretionary bonus program
  • Annual flight contribution
  • Relocation assistance
  • Transportation and housing allowances (available for remote work locations)
  • Employee wellbeing program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition

Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognized for the impact you make.

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data, and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together with our industry partners, clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers, and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Equal opportunity statement

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds, and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion, or disability but enriches itself through these differences.

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