Commercial Manager

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to join a leading engineering and construction firm delivering major oil & gas projects across the Middle East. The role will own all contractual and commercial aspects of a significant project, ensuring successful delivery while protecting commercial interests and maximising value.

Key responsibilities

• Lead all commercial and contractual activities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage valuations, invoicing, payment applications and commercial reporting.
• Oversee project cost control, forecasting and financial performance.
• Mentor and manage a team of Quantity Surveyors and commercial professionals.
• Administer contracts and provide commercial advice to project teams.
• Lead subcontract management, including evaluation, administration and commercial reviews.
• Handle claims, variations, entitlement preservation and dispute avoidance strategies.
• Review and draft contractual terms and conditions as required.
• Maintain effective relationships with clients, consultants and subcontractors.

Required profile

• Minimum 15 years of experience in commercial management, quantity surveying or contract administration on large‑scale construction or engineering projects.
• Degree in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
• Professional membership with RICS, IQS, MICES, MCIOB or equivalent is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of FIDIC, ICE and other recognised contract forms.
• Proven experience leading commercial teams on multidisciplinary construction projects.
• Excellent negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong commercial acumen with a track record of protecting contractual entitlement and maximising project revenue.

Required skills

• FIDIC contract expertise
• ICE contract expertise
• Commercial management
• Cost control
• Subcontract management
• Quantity surveying
• Contract administration
• Financial performance analysis
• Contractual terms and conditions drafting

What we offer

• Opportunity to work on high‑profile oil & gas projects.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Long‑term career development with a respected industry leader.
• Collaborative and professional working environment.