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Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Overview
This consultant-side role is responsible for managing contract administration, change control, cost forecasting, and commercial risk mitigation across the assigned package. The Commercial Manager will work closely with the client, contractors, and internal teams to ensure commercial transparency, compliance with the Contract, and alignment with programme objectives.
Your role
Contract Administration
- Administer and manage the main contract and subcontracts throughout the project lifecycle.
- Ensure compliance with the Contract's terms and conditions, including FIDIC-based provisions.
- Review contractor submissions, claims, and payment applications for accuracy and contractual alignment.
Change & Claims Management
- Lead the evaluation and negotiation of variations, claims, and change orders.
- Support the preparation and substantiation of Extension of Time (EOT) claims in coordination with Planning and Project Controls teams.
- Maintain a robust change management log and ensure timely resolution of commercial issues.
Cost Control & Forecasting
- Monitor project budgets and expenditures across the assigned package.
- Prepare cost reports, forecasts, and cash flow projections for internal and client reporting.
- Identify cost-saving opportunities and recommend value engineering options.
Procurement & Subcontractor Coordination
- Support procurement strategies and subcontractor engagement processes.
- Ensure commercial terms are aligned with project delivery requirements and risk profiles.
- Monitor subcontractor performance and compliance with commercial obligations.
Risk & Performance Monitoring
- Identify and manage commercial risks, including exposure to delays, scope changes, and disputes.
- Track KPIs related to cost, contract compliance, and financial performance.
- Provide input to monthly progress reports and executive dashboards.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Act as the commercial point of contact for the assigned package, liaising with the client, contractors, and internal teams.
- Support coordination with technical, planning, and construction teams to ensure commercial alignment with delivery strategies.
- Participate in commercial meetings, reviews, and audits.
Location
Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Job Type
Full time
Ref
R-152691
Salary range
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About you
- Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Engineering, or related field (Master's preferred).
- Minimum 15 years of experience in commercial management of large-scale infrastructure projects, with at least 5 years in rail or transport.
- Strong understanding of FIDIC contracts and preferably UAE construction law.
- Proficiency in cost management tools and reporting systems.
- Excellent negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
Behavioral Competencies
- Essential (Planning & time management, influencing skills, customer focus etc.).
- Self-starter.
- Task orientated.
- Team player but able to work independently with minimum supervision.
- Able to meet set deliverables.
- Able to participate in Client meetings.
- Punctual.
- Good communication skills, both oral and written.
- Able to act on own initiative and in a proactive manner.
Why choose AtkinsRéalis?
Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like-minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.
Rewards & benefits
Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career.
This includes:
- Tax-free salary.
- Life insurance coverage.
- Medical insurance.
- Annual leave balance.
- Company gratuity scheme.
- Discretionary bonus program.
- Annual flight contribution.
- Transportation & housing allowances.
- Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.
Make it brilliant, a career with AtkinsRéalis
Our supportive, collaborative culture inspires us as a global community every day.
Watch this short film and imagine what you could achieve here, too.
About AtkinsRéalis
We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.
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