Associate Commercial Director - Construction

Mace Group; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent construction consultancy is seeking an experienced professional to lead procurement processes and manage a commercial team on a major mixed-use development in Saudi Arabia. Ideal candidates will possess deep construction management expertise and leadership experience of large teams. This role offers opportunities to work collaboratively on sustainable projects, driving initiatives towards net zero carbon transition. The consultancy values integrity, client focus, and safety in a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Flexible and hybrid working options

Inclusive employer

Employee Referral Scheme

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in construction management.
• Experience managing relationships with key senior stakeholders.
• Ability to lead diverse teams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Advise on various procurement routes.
• Manage procurement process and oversee outcomes.
• Oversee a commercial team and manage cost contracts.

Skills

Deep construction management expertise

Strong commercial and financial acumen

Leadership and management experience of large teams

Education

Membership of MCIOB / MAPM / MRICS / MICE or equivalent

Job description

Position status: This opportunity is for a secured role that is due to commence in February subject to approval. If you would like to be considered as we progress with this position, please click to apply.

Mace 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.

The project:

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. Mace is one of the delivery partners requiring high‑calibre and experienced professionals to lead integrated teams throughout each phase of the project.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Advises on appropriateness of various procurement routes.
• Advises on administrative procedures necessary for the project.
• Manages procurement process and reports on the outcome.
• Accountable for overseeing a commercial team.
• Responsible for cost and contract management in a timely manner.
• Agrees variations and claims including final accounts.
• Ensures CVR targets are met and profitability of the project is achieved.
• Develops relationships with clients and consultants with future work in mind.
• Works collaboratively towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition, and share responsibility for the proactive identification and management of the associated carbon emissions and reductions during the delivery of work.

You’ll need to have:

• Membership of MCIOB / MAPM / MRICS / MICE or equivalent demonstrable professional or personal development.
• Deep construction management expertise.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen.
• Leadership and management experience of large, diverse teams.
• Experience of managing relationships with key senior stakeholders.

Our values

• Safety first - Going home safe and well: We champion a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing in every team.
• Client focus - Deliver on our promise: We own the quality of deliverables, strategic outcomes and build long term relationships with our clients.
• Integrity - Always do the right thing: We influence positive outcomes within our industry, while always aligning with our compliance obligations.
• Create opportunity - For our people to excel: We champion a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities, inspiring our people and teams to develop.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.

We are also open to discussing part time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable with‑in the role.

Please remember the Employee Referral Scheme and if there are any talented people you can recommend, just click the button and use the ‘Refer a friend’ feature found within the relevant job. https://info.macegroup.com/centralsupport/hr/referral_scheme.aspx