Summary
Eagle Hills is seeking a Technical Commercial Manager to lead client-side commercial oversight during post-contract delivery of major development projects. The role covers cost control, commercial governance, consultant management, contract administration, claims, variations, financial reporting and project close-out. Candidates should have a relevant bachelor's degree and 8–15 years of relevant experience, including post-contract commercial management on large-scale developments and strong knowledge of FIDIC contracts. The position is listed in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
The posting
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About the Role:
We are looking for an experienced Technical Commercial Manager to serve as the client-side commercial lead on the post-contract delivery of major development projects.
This strategic leadership role owns all commercial and cost-related matters from contract award through to project close-out — ensuring robust cost control, commercial governance, risk management, and contractual compliance, while managing external consultants and informing key business decisions.
This is not a traditional Quantity Surveying role. It centers on commercial oversight, due diligence, consultant management, cost validation, and safeguarding the client's commercial interests across the full project lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities:
Commercial Leadership & Governance
- Act as the primary client-side commercial lead across assigned projects and packages.
- Establish and maintain commercial governance processes, controls, and reporting frameworks.
- Provide strategic commercial advice on cost, risk, contractual matters, and project performance.
- Align commercial activities with project objectives and financial targets.
Cost Management & Consultant Oversight
- Lead and manage external consultants, including cost consultants and specialist advisors.
- Review and validate cost reports, payment certifications, variations, and final account assessments.
- Challenge assumptions and ensure accuracy, consistency, and value in consultant deliverables.
- Monitor consultant performance against contractual obligations, reporting requirements, and KPIs.
Post-Contract Cost Control
- Track project costs against approved budgets and business plans.
- Review and consolidate forecasts, cash flows, and financial reports.
- Identify commercial risks and opportunities, and implement proactive mitigation strategies.
- Maintain oversight of commitments, expenditures, and cost-to-complete forecasts.
Contract Administration & Claims Management
- Support the administration of FIDIC-based contracts.
- Oversee commercial aspects of variations and change control, payment certifications, and claims and extensions of time.
- Provide commercial input on contractual correspondence and key notices.
- Support dispute avoidance and resolution strategies.
Change & Risk Management
- Lead the evaluation and negotiation of variations and contractor claims.
- Ensure all changes are commercially justified, documented, and properly managed.
- Review entitlement, quantum, and contractual compliance of claims.
- Assess the cost implications of design changes, value engineering initiatives, and scope adjustments.
- Identify and mitigate commercial risks throughout project delivery.
Financial Reporting & Stakeholder Management
- Prepare and present commercial and financial reports to senior management.
- Provide visibility into project financial performance, risks, and forecasts.
- Collaborate with development, design, finance, legal, procurement, and project management teams.
- Manage relationships with consultants, contractors, authorities, and external stakeholders.
Final Accounts & Project Close-Out
- Oversee the preparation and agreement of final accounts.
- Ensure timely and efficient commercial close-out of contracts.
- Capture lessons learned and cost benchmarks to inform future projects.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
- 8-15 years of relevant experience with developers, client-side organizations, consultancies, or leading contractors.
- Strong track record in post-contract commercial management of large-scale residential, mixed-use, infrastructure, hospitality, or master-planned developments.
- Proven experience managing external cost consultants and commercial advisors.
- Extensive knowledge of FIDIC contracts and commercial administration.
- Solid background in claims management, variations, change control, and final account negotiations.
- Experience in European construction environments is highly desirable.
- Familiarity with EU procurement and regulatory requirements is an advantage.
Key Competencies:
- Strong commercial leadership and strategic thinking.
- Excellent grasp of commercial processes and contract mechanisms.
- Strong financial and analytical skills.
- Ability to constructively challenge consultants and contractors.
- Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
- Comfortable operating at both strategic and detailed levels.
- Strong communication, reporting, and presentation skills.
- Experience engaging with regulatory authorities and overseeing the commercial aspects of approvals and compliance.
What We're Looking For
A commercially astute professional who combines commercial leadership, cost governance, contractual expertise, risk management, and consultant management — someone who can provide strategic oversight, drive value, manage risk, and deliver successful commercial outcomes across complex development projects.