At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead commercial strategies and manage complex stakeholder relationships in a mega-programme development.
- Company: Join a high-profile initiative transforming Saudi Arabia's entertainment and infrastructure landscape.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional growth opportunities, and a chance to shape a major project.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with opportunities for mentorship and career advancement.
- Why this job: Make a significant impact on a large-scale project while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in relevant field and extensive experience in commercial management.
The predicted salary is between 51750 - 63250 £ per year.
About the Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Commercial Director / Commercial Manager to join a major, high-profile mega-programme development in Saudi Arabia. This unique, large-scale initiative features a vast mixed-use master plan encompassing entertainment, arts, sports facilities, and comprehensive infrastructure assets.
As part of the delivery partner team, you will play a critical leadership role in driving commercial strategies, ensuring robust cost control, and managing complex stakeholder relationships from procurement through to final account settlement.
Key Responsibilities
- Commercial Leadership: Direct the commercial management of designated workstreams, overseeing everything from tender documentation and procurement strategies to final account agreement.
- Cost Control & Financial Reporting: Oversee valuation measurements, cash flow forecasts, and monthly post-contract cost reports to ensure rigorous financial oversight and budgetary alignment.
- Change & Claim Management: Proactively identify cost impacts resulting from design adjustments, construction variations, and client requirements. Evaluate and negotiate contractor and subcontractor claims.
- Contract Administration: Direct the preparation and formal execution of contract documents, bonds, warranties, and licenses in compliance with relevant legal and corporate frameworks.
- Team Development & Strategy: Lead, mentor, and upskill multidisciplinary commercial teams, driving continuous improvement, adherence to organizational KPIs, and best practices in value engineering.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Build and influence positive relationships across client teams, consultants, and contractors while supporting sustainable delivery and modern commercial standards.
Key Requirements
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
- Professional Credentials: Professional membership (e.g., MRICS, AACE, PMP, or equivalent) with active progression toward advanced/fellowship status.
- Experience: Extensive post-graduate experience in commercial and cost management, with a strong background working on major real estate, infrastructure, or mixed-use programmes (regional experience in the GCC is strongly preferred).
- Skills: Exceptional financial acumen, contract law knowledge, and familiarity with complex contractual frameworks. Proven track record in managing large-scale subcontractor procurement, risk mitigation, and value engineering. Strong leadership capabilities with experience guiding large, diverse teams to achieve strategic goals.
Associate Director - Commercial Initiatives in London employer: People Group Arabia
Join a leading employer in Saudi Arabia, where you will be at the forefront of a transformative mega-programme that shapes the future of mixed-use developments. Our dynamic work culture fosters collaboration and innovation, providing ample opportunities for professional growth and development within a supportive environment. With a commitment to excellence and sustainability, we offer competitive benefits and the chance to make a meaningful impact in a high-profile project.
