Senior Commercial Manager

About the role

Mace is delivering project management services for a large mixed‑use regeneration development in Abu Dhabi, comprising commercial workplaces, retail units and public realm. As Senior Commercial Manager you will lead the commercial function, ensuring contracts, warranties and licences are administered correctly while driving cost‑effective delivery and sustainability.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and administer contracts, warranties, bonds and licences, ensuring compliance and formal execution.
• Lead cost consultants and multidisciplinary teams to achieve KPIs and embed continuous improvement.
• Manage valuations, variations, cost control and reporting, maintaining financial integrity throughout the project lifecycle.
• Oversee claims evaluation, contract completion and certification processes to secure fair resolution and client satisfaction.
• Deliver improvements in systems and processes, applying best practice and lessons learned to drive transformational change.
• Collaborate on net‑zero carbon transition initiatives, identifying and managing associated emissions during delivery.

Required profile

• Degree in quantity surveying or cost management, or equivalent qualification.
• Professional membership (MRICS/RICS) with demonstrable ongoing development.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen with proven business development expertise.
• Detailed knowledge of contracts, value engineering, sustainability and stakeholder management.
• Experience working in the United Arab Emirates is essential for client approval.

Required skills

• Claims evaluation
• Value engineering
• Sustainability
• Cost control
• Valuations
• Stakeholder management