Commercial Supervisor – Dubai (Mandarin/English)

Guildhall is running a search for a large international construction contractor delivering major infrastructure projects for government and institutional clients worldwide. This Commercial Supervisor role sits inside the commercial team on a major live infrastructure project in Dubai. The hire reflects the project's current phase, with commercial headcount building out as work ramps up. It's a rare seat for a bilingual commercial professional to sit at the centre of a live infrastructure programme in the GCC.

The role

• Manage subcontractor payment applications, variations, and claims on a live project.
• Review contracts, quotations, invoices, and other commercial documentation.
• Coordinate commercial matters across project, procurement, finance, and construction teams.
• Communicate independently in English and a second language relevant to the client base with clients, consultants, and subcontractors.
• Prepare commercial reports and correspondence supporting project delivery.

What you'll bring

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Circa 3-7 years' hands-on commercial or QS experience in construction or infrastructure.
• Fluent in a second language relevant to the project's international client base is an advantage.
• Direct experience managing subcontractor payments, variations, and contract documentation.
• UAE or Middle East project experience preferred.
• Experience with a major contractor on large-scale construction projects is an advantage.

What's on offer

• A seat on a major, active infrastructure project in Dubai.
• Direct exposure to main-contractor commercial operations at scale.
• Reporting into both project and senior commercial leadership.

Why apply through Guildhall

• Boutique executive search firm in Dubai, established 2010.
• 8x independent industry awards since 2020.
• 4.9-star Google rating from 250+ reviews.
• Confidential, candidate-first process with direct access to the consultant running the search.

Hiring a Commercial Supervisor in Dubai

A Commercial Supervisor on a main contractor's infrastructure project in Dubai typically reports to a senior commercial officer and owns subcontractor payment applications, variations, and contract documentation across live packages. Demand for bilingual commercial professionals is rising as international contractors mobilise teams for major GCC infrastructure programmes. It is typically a hands-on, document-heavy role suited to professionals early-to-mid career who want direct exposure to main-contractor commercial operations at scale.

Common questions

What does a Commercial Supervisor do in Dubai?

A Commercial Supervisor manages the day-to-day commercial and contract activity on a construction or infrastructure project. This includes subcontractor payment applications, variations, claims, and reviewing contracts and invoices. They coordinate with project, procurement, finance, and construction teams to keep commercial documentation accurate and current.

What experience do I need to apply?

Most employers look for a degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, with around 3-7 years of hands-on commercial or QS experience in construction or infrastructure. Direct experience managing subcontractor payments, variations, and contract documentation is essential, and UAE or Middle East project experience is often preferred. Fluency in Mandarin and english.

How do I apply?

Apply directly on this page. A Guildhall consultant reviews every application confidentially and will contact suitable candidates directly.

What does this role pay?

Based on experience.