Commercial Manager

Job Description

• Developing early-stage cost estimates, detailed budgets, and financial forecasts to

ensure commercial efficiency.

• Advising on and implementing procurement strategies that balance time, cost,

quality, and client requirements.

• Leading the full tendering process, evaluating bids, negotiating main and subcontract

agreements, and ensuring alignment with BK Gulf standards.

• Managing variations, claims, and potential disputes with robust documentation and

proactive mitigation strategies.

• Ensuring full compliance with contractual obligations throughout the project

lifecycle.

• Preparing accurate commercial and financial reports for senior management and

clients.

• Identifying, evaluating, and mitigating commercial, financial, and contractual risks.

• Serving as the primary commercial point of contact for clients, consultants,

subcontractors, and internal teams.

• Leading, mentoring, and developing commercial staff, including quantity surveyors

and procurement specialists.

• Supporting pre-bid activities, including proposal preparation, commercial inputs, and

client presentations to secure new projects.

Desired Candidate Profile

Any European National, Any Anglophone National

Bachelor of Technology/Engineering(Electrical, Mechanical)

Any

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical

Engineering, or a related field.

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in commercial management within the

construction sector, with proven experience delivering major data centre projects

(mandatory).

• Professional certifications such as MRICS or FIDIC accreditation preferred.

• Strong knowledge of construction processes, contractual frameworks (particularly

FIDIC), and regional market pricing.

• Demonstrated leadership and team management capabilities.

• Strong financial acumen, cost control, and budgeting expertise.

• Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to resolve complex contractual and

commercial matters.