Ref: OP555-331

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

A leading international construction group specialising in major and complex build projects is now seeking a senior level Commercial Manager to join their Middle East operations in Dubai, UAE.

Regularly appearing in the Top 50 Global Contractor awards, this organisation has high levels of employee satisfaction, good staff retention rates and is highly regarded in the industry for supporting staff and their ability to execute complex projects.

The Role:
Commercial Manager working with an established team of contracts and project management professionals, you will be responsible for a large complex build project in Dubai, UAE.

Your responsibility and duties will include but not be limited to:
• The timely and accurate valuation of the works for interim and final payments
• The timely notification and submission of requests for extension of time and additional payments
• The timely submission of requests for additional payments for: extensions of time, variations, disruption, claims, for all items for which the Contractor is entitled to additional time and payment.
• The follow up of the above for prompt certification and payment
• The financial and contract administration of subcontractor accounts
• The full commercial management of the project
• Providing advice, guidance and support to the management of each individual project covering a wide spectrum of contractual and commercial matters

Requirements

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or relevant construction and engineering qualification
• Good knowledge of claims and disputes
• Experience with multi-million pound projects and contracts
• FIDIC Contract knowledge
• Good presentation skills
• A good communicator comfortable addressing senior management and board level directors

About the Company

Ignite Search & Selection is a leading Recruitment Agency in the Middle East. Ignite's team of specialist recruiters now works across a range of sectors including Legal, Digital/Technology, Retail/FMCG, Construction and Engineering.

We pride ourselves on given both clients and candidates expert market knowledge in our chosen sectors. We value getting a detailed understanding of our clients and candidates expectations to find the perfect fit for all parties.

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Commercial Manager salaries in UAE

Average monthly compensation
AED 33,000

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