Fit Out Commercial Manager

**Key Responsibilities:** - Lead and manage the full commercial department, including QS, procurement, and cost control teams - Oversee the entire cost lifecycle of fit out projects — from pre-contract through to final account - Develop and implement commercial strategies aligned with project and business objectives - Manage budgeting, forecasting, cost planning, and financial reporting - Lead contract administration, including claims, variations, and dispute resolution - Ensure robust procurement strategies and supplier management - Drive value engineering without compromising design intent or quality - Provide commercial leadership across multiple large-scale projects simultaneously - Interface with senior stakeholders, clients, consultants, and contractors

**Requirements:** - A commercially astute leader who can operate at both strategic and operational levels - A professional with a strong reputation for delivering financial control and project success in the GCC fit out sector - Extensive experience in luxury fit out projects within the GCC (mandatory) - Proven experience running a full commercial department - Strong background in complex, large-scale fit out projects (hospitality, retail, high-end residential, or mixed-use) - Demonstrated expertise across the full cost lifecycle in fit out - In-depth knowledge of GCC contracts, procurement practices, and market conditions - Strong leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills - Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or related field

About the company

redfish was created in 2005 with the single aim of delivering a truly professional and consultative recruitment service to the built environment.

Tired of being constrained by companies which over promised and under delivered, we decided to create a firm which would deliver the highest service level to both candidates and clients alike, irrespective of the candidates level or the size of the client.

Working with the countrys leading main contractors, consultancies and developers, we have an enviable reputation for placing middle and senior management candidates.