Emirati talent- Senior Associate, Commercial

Role Overview

Senior Associate, Commercial at Majid Al Futtaim Development. The Commercial Senior Associate will assist in the commercial aspects of a portfolio of projects across the asset classes of MAF Development and provide support to Senior Commercial Managers and Development Managers in reporting the commercial status of projects to the Senior Project Team.

Company Overview

Majid Al Futtaim is a regional market leader that has built its reputation over 27 years. The company employs over 45,000 diverse and talented colleagues guided by a shared Leadership Model.

Role Purpose

To provide commercial support across a portfolio of development projects, managing costs, financial analysis, procurement, and project coordination across design, construction, and where applicable, operations and maintenance phases.

Key Responsibilities

Cost Management

• Support cost management activities including cost planning, reporting, change management, and contract close-out in coordination with the Delivery Team.
• Assist in establishing and maintaining best practices in cost management, including benchmarking, risk management, and project audits.
• Assist in managing cost consultants and preparing monthly commercial reports, including cash flow analysis and cost projections.
• Support cost modelling, scenario analysis, and contribute cost-related inputs to project activities.

Project Delivery

• Support the Delivery Team on all commercial aspects of projects, ensuring alignment with project objectives.
• Assist in project development through control documents and guidance from senior management and Project Managers.
• Contribute to project delivery strategies across design, construction, and where applicable, operations and maintenance.

Procurement

• Support procurement processes, including sourcing consultants and contractors, evaluating tenders, and preparing contract documentation.

Contract Administration

• Support contract administration activities such as payments, claims management, contract strategy, and final account closure.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• 1–4 years of relevant experience as a Graduate or Chartered Quantity Surveyor.
• Background in preparing cost plans and procurement awareness.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong communication and time management skills.
• Delivery-focused mindset with high ethical standards and customer focus.
• Basic understanding of cost management principles, including cost planning, reporting, and lifecycle costing.
• Awareness of benchmarking, risk management, value management (VM/VE), and project appraisal concepts.
• Sound knowledge of financial, procurement, and contract processes.
• General legal and regulatory awareness.
• Good computer literacy.

Additional Information

• Strong commercial awareness required.
• Work in a friendly environment where colleagues share positive vibes and enthusiasm for the company's future.