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Commercial Director
Dg Jones And Partners
Lead a commercial team in executive cost consultancy for pre- and post-contract projects, ensuring accurate and consistent commercial outputs and regional market knowledge.
18d ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates
Office Full-Time
Company Size
600 Employees
Service Specialisms
Cost Management Consultancy
Project/Programme Management
Design Management
Construction Management
Contract Administration
Risk Management
Solid Waste Management
Development Management
Sector Specialisms
Health
Military
Aviation
Educational
Government
Utilities
Transport
Infrastructure
Role
What you would be doing
report review
stakeholder coordination
team management
meeting participation
cost estimation
commercial oversight
The Commercial Director will lead a small commercial team and oversee all activities related to executive cost consultancy across pre- and post-contract projects. The role requires ensuring accuracy and consistency in all commercial outputs, ranging from high-level concept estimates to detailed pre-tender submissions. Responsibilities will include value engineering reviews, rate analysis, and the delivery of post-contract services.
- Review and approve monthly and quarterly project reporting deliverables.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to coordinate commercial activities.
- Lead and manage the commercial team, ensuring alignment with project objectives and company standards.
- Attend client, site, and senior management meetings as required.
- Implement and maintain best practices in cost estimation, procurement, and commercial management.
- Provide oversight and support for budget preparation, review, and approvals.
- Drive continuous improvement in commercial processes, procedures, and performance across the organisation.
What you bring
neom experience
chartered rics
20 years experience
degree
commercial management
presenter
As the primary point of contact between the client and the head office, the Commercial Director must demonstrate substantial expertise in commercial management and bring strong regional market knowledge to strengthen the existing team. The position demands the ability to work independently while managing large-scale, multi-project portfolios involving diverse stakeholders.
A key aspect of this role will be the ability to present, explain, and justify commercial deliverables clearly and persuasively to colleagues, clients, and other stakeholders.
- Prior experience with NEOM projects/procedures will be highly regarded.
- Chartered Membership of a recognised professional body (RICS essential).
- Minimum 20 years of experience in commercial management, preferably within major international consultancy projects.
- Bachelor’s Degree / Diploma / Professional Degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Architecture, or equivalent.
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Security clearance- client and site meetings, senior management meetings, and other stakeholder interactions may require background checks.
Company
Overview
Founded in 1962
Year of Establishment
The firm was established in 1962, marking the beginning of its journey from small-scale projects to global megadevelopments.
Over 70 Countries
Global Presence
Projects have been completed in more than 70 countries, showcasing the firm's extensive reach and expertise.
600 Strong Team
Merged Team Size
Through strategic acquisitions, the firm merged with Glovers Project Services in the UK to form a 600-strong team across multiple countries.
18 Countries
Global Network
The merged team operates across 18 countries, demonstrating the firm's international capabilities and footprint.
- Expanded through the decades, opening regional hubs across the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and North America.
- Completed projects include airports, research universities, luxury residential, and industrial facilities.
- Operates as an employee-owned, independent consultancy now headquartered in Cyprus with major offices including the UK and Greece.
- Specialises in cost & project management, dispute resolution, in-use management, technical advisory, and training.
- Notable projects include masterplans for island developments (e.g., GEWAN Island, Diyar Al Muharraq) and iconic public buildings.
- Embracing innovative practices and strategies to minimize environmental impact and create functional, ecologically responsible structures
- Using sustainable building materials and innovative construction techniques
- Optimizing building performance via net‑zero energy designs, renewable energy integration, smart building tech and passive design
- Prioritizing occupant health through increased ventilation and low‑VOC materials
- Designing for circular economy — buildings for disassembly and material reuse; responsible on‑site waste management
- Investing in ongoing education and training to equip professionals in sustainable building practices
- Committed to designing net-zero energy buildings that generate as much clean energy as they consume
- Integrating renewable energy sources like solar panels and wind turbines into building design
- Applying smart tech and passive design to reduce energy use and embodied emissions
- Prioritizing low-VOC materials and enhanced ventilation to improve indoor air quality
- Designing buildings for disassembly and reuse, minimizing construction waste
- Aligning with circular-economy principles through material reuse and waste diversion from landfills
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