Senior Commercial Manager

Job description

the employer combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition. Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey. This is an opportunity to work on one of the largest programmes in Saudi Arabia. This unique project consists of major mixed-use development including sports facilities, entertainment, and arts along with all associated infrastructure. Provides senior commercial leadership across the tennis project, overseeing governance, cost management, change control, payment certification and contract administration. Supports informed decision-making, safeguards the client’s commercial interests, and ensures effective alignment of cost, risk and procurement outcomes across key stakeholders. You’ll be responsible for: Champions a proactive safety culture and values-led leadership. Leads commercial governance, cost management, reporting, and payment certification. Manages change, claims, risk, and contract administration to protect project outcomes. Provides strategic commercial advice, stakeholder leadership, and compliance across procurement and delivery. Assesses claims, variations, time extensions, and commercial submissions. Provides commercial risk advice, stakeholder guidance, and negotiation support. Maintains robust governance, records, compliance, and team capability development. Administers contracts, valuations, payments, and final accounts, ensuring compliance and effective commercial control. Provides contractual advice, managing change, claims, and project cost performance. Delivers accurate commercial reporting and supports informed client decision-making. Leads teams and stakeholder engagement, driving continuous improvement and sustainability outcomes

Requirements

• Degree in quantity surveying, commercial management, or a related discipline. Professional accreditation preferred (MRICS, AACE, PMP, or equivalent). Extensive years of commercial experience on major construction projects. Strong commercial governance, contract management, and stakeholder engagement skills. Necessary visa criteria for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and relevant work experience working on high-valued projects/programmes for a project management consultancy business, which are required for immigration and client approval.

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