Overview
Senior Commercial Manager Jobs in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia at People Group Arabia
Title: Senior Commercial Manager
Company: People Group Arabia
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Senior Commercial Manager – Post Contract (Quantity Surveying)
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Our client, a leading international project delivery consultancy, is seeking an experienced Senior Commercial Manager to join its team in Riyadh, supporting the delivery of one of Saudi Arabia's flagship mixed-use developments.
This is a senior client-facing role for an experienced commercial professional with a strong Quantity Surveying background and extensive post-contract experience gained on large-scale construction projects.
The Role
Reporting into the Commercial Director, you will take responsibility for the commercial management of major construction packages throughout the post-contract phase, ensuring robust commercial governance, cost control and contractual compliance across a complex, multi-billion-riyal development.
You will work closely with the client, consultants and contractors, providing commercial leadership from construction through to final account.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the post-contract commercial management of major construction packages.
- Administer contracts and ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
- Manage valuations, variations, change control and commercial reporting.
- Review and negotiate contractor claims and final accounts.
- Provide accurate forecasting, cost reporting and financial performance updates.
- Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities.
- Support dispute avoidance and commercial resolution where required.
- Work collaboratively with project, design and construction teams to achieve programme and budget objectives.
- Mentor and support junior commercial staff where appropriate.
Requirements
- Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management.
- MRICS or equivalent professional qualification is highly desirable.
- Minimum 12–15 years' commercial management experience on major construction projects.
- Proven post-contract experience is essential.
- Strong knowledge of FIDIC and international forms of contract.
- Experience managing complex mixed-use developments, large buildings or major infrastructure programmes.
- Excellent understanding of change management, claims, variations and final accounts.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Previous Middle East experience is advantageous but not essential.
What's on Offer
- Opportunity to work on one of Saudi Arabia's landmark mixed-use developments.
- Join a highly respected international consultancy delivering world-class projects.
- Long-term career progression within a growing regional business.
- Competitive tax-free salary and comprehensive expatriate package.
If you are an experienced Senior Commercial Manager with a strong Quantity Surveying background and a proven track record in post-contract commercial management on major projects, we would be pleased to hear from you.
