We are seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to join an established joinery business in Dubai, part of a wider interiors and contracting group delivering high-quality projects across the UAE.

This is a senior management position with responsibility for overseeing the commercial and financial performance of the business.

The Opportunity

Working closely with the senior leadership team, you will play a key role in managing the company's commercial operations and supporting the continued growth and development of the business.

You will oversee Commercial, Estimation, Accounts and Human Resources functions, ensuring effective financial control, accurate estimating and commercial management, appropriate resource planning and strong internal processes.

The business delivers high-end joinery and interior solutions for luxury hospitality, residential, commercial and other prestigious developments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead commercial management from tender through to final account, including budgets, valuations, variations, claims, cost reporting and final accounts.
• Oversee tendering and estimation, ensuring accurate, competitive and commercially viable pricing.
• Manage the Accounts function, including financial reporting, invoicing, cash flow, collections and financial controls.
• Oversee procurement and commercial negotiations with suppliers, subcontractors and other third parties.
• Identify and manage commercial and contractual risks across the business.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, contractors, suppliers and internal teams to achieve positive commercial outcomes.
• Support the Human Resources function, including recruitment, workforce planning, employee management and compliance.
• Provide leadership to departmental managers, ensuring effective people, systems and processes across the business.
• Develop and implement commercial, financial and operational processes to improve profitability and business performance.
• Work closely with the wider group leadership team to ensure the joinery business is aligned with group objectives.

Experience Required

• At least 10 years' in quantity surveying / estimation, with sound management experience.
• Previous experience working in the UAE or wider Middle East.
• Strong experience within joinery, fit-out or interiors businesses.
• Proven experience managing commercial and estimating functions.
• Experience overseeing Accounts/Finance and HR functions would be advantageous.
• Proven ability to manage multiple departments and teams.
• Strong financial, commercial, leadership and people-management skills.
• Excellent negotiation, communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• Excellent written and spoken English.

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to join an established Dubai-based joinery business within a wider interiors and contracting group and play a significant role in the commercial and operational development of the business.
• Exposure to prestigious, high-end interior and joinery projects across the UAE.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.