Senior Commercial Manager / Associate Commercial Director
Why Join PMK PMKConsult is an award-winning project, commercial and design management consultancy with offices in the UAE, KSA and the UK, with a project footprint that exceeds 4.5 million sqm and a project portfolio value exceeding USD $8 billion. We're proud of our strong company culture. We actively build a positive and collaborative working environment by bringing in people who encourage and support their teammates, take full ownership, proactively solve problems and focus on results. Key Responsibilities - Lead commercial and contract management across pre- and post-contract stages for major projects - Lead the pre-contract function, overseeing cost planning, estimating and pricing from feasibility to contract award - Lead and sign off cost plans, estimates and pricing, ensuring accuracy, consistency and market alignment - Price and review BOQs and tenders, including rate build-ups, preliminaries and risk allowances. - Review and challenge contractor pricing and rates to ensure value for money - Lead procurement and tendering, including strategy, tender analysis, negotiation and award recommendations - Advise clients on procurement and contract strategy, including contract selection and risk allocation Requirements Key Requirements - RICS-accredited degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related discipline - Chartered MRICS or FRICS (essential) - Minimum 10+ years' post-qualification experience, including at least 5 years in the UAE or wider GCC - Proven track record as a pre-contract lead, including cost planning, estimating, pricing and procurement on major projects - Expert knowledge of FIDIC contracts, including drafting, amendment, administration and claims - Working knowledge of the UAE Civil Code as it applies to construction, including decennial liability, liquidated damages and time bars - Strong track record in claims, EOTs, quantum and dispute avoidance; exposure to arbitration or expert support is an advantage - Proven experience in procurement, tendering, cost planning, forecasting and cash flow management - Strong benchmarking and pricing knowledge of the UAE market, including current rates, market trends and cost drivers - Experience with major UAE clients or developers, such as Aldar, Emaar, Modon, Nakheel, Dubai