Summary
PMKConsult is a project, commercial and design management consultancy with offices in the UAE, KSA and the UK. The role leads commercial and contract management across pre- and post-contract stages, with a focus on cost planning, estimating, pricing, procurement and tendering for major projects. Requirements include an RICS-accredited degree, MRICS or FRICS, at least 10 years of post-qualification experience and at least 5 years in the UAE or wider GCC. Expertise in FIDIC contracts, the UAE Civil Code, claims and UAE market pricing is also required. The role is listed in Dubai, United Arab Emirates; no salary or visa conditions are stated.
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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