Commercial Manager

About this job

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 • Manage multiple small to medium-scale projects or dedicated scopes within larger projects with minimal supervision. • Oversee project delivery across design, commercial, project controls, procurement, and reporting to ensure quality, programme, and client requirements are met. • Develop and manage Project Executive Plans, project programmes, budgets, cashflows, risk registers, change controls, and other project documentation. • Manage the overall design process, including project briefs, design scopes, programmes, deliverables, reviews, and client approvals. • Monitor project progress, identify risks and delays, and develop practical solutions and recovery measures. • Support and manage tendering, procurement, vendor selection, technical evaluations, commercial evaluations, and contract administration. • Oversee cost management, including estimates, cost plans, monthly cost reports, payment applications, variations, final accounts, benchmarking, and value engineering. • Manage change and variation processes, including assessing time and cost impacts and supporting claims management. • Lead client, consultant, contractor, and supplier meetings, maintaining strong and professional client relationships. • Prepare project reports, tender reports, proposals, presentations, and contract correspondence. • Review and approve junior team deliverables, providing guidance, coaching, and mentoring. • Maintain high standards of document control, project governance, HSE, and service delivery. • Contribute to procurement strategies, cost benchmarking, project presentations, and continuous improvement initiatives. • Responsibility for managing and leading the UK and Europe-based team, driving strong performance, ensuring alignment with company culture and values, and fostering continuous professional growth and development. Requirements • We are looking for a Commercial Manager with a strong background in Project Management and experience overseeing both commercial and project delivery activities. • Proven experience managing multiple small to medium-sized projects with minimal supervision. • Strong understanding of the full project lifecycle, including pre- and post-contract phases. • Strong knowledge of commercial management, cost planning, procurement, contract administration, and project management. • Experience with FIDIC or equivalent forms of contract, including variations, claims, payment applications, and final accounts. • Strong understanding of project programmes, critical path, design stages, and construction processes. • Experience preparing cost estimates, cost plans, BOQs, cashflow forecasts, cost reports, benchmarking studies, and value engineering. • Strong client-facing, communication, negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills. • Excellent attention to detail, organisation, and document control. • Experience managing and mentoring junior team members. • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF markup software, AutoCAD LT, and Causeway. • Good understanding of HSE, construction technology, sustainability, and industry best practices.