Associate Director - Commercial Consultancy (M4)

Mace; Al Jubayl; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project management consultancy seeks a professional to join their team in Saudi Arabia. This role will focus on cost and commercial management for a major mixed-use development project. Successful candidates will lead a team, oversee cost control, and ensure project completion while providing strategic outcomes. Applicants must hold relevant degrees and possess experience in the Middle East with appropriate certifications.

Qualifications

• Experience working in the Middle East essential.
• Chartered certifications such as MRICS or CIPS required.
• Relevant work experience on high-value projects/programmes.

Responsibilities

• Provide cost and commercial management services.
• Lead and manage the cost and commercial team.
• Prepare and oversee contract documents and reports.

Skills

Cost management

Project management

Commercial management

Education

Degree qualification

Job description

Position status: This opportunity is for a secured role that is due to commence in July, 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.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Provide cost and commercial management services to ensure project completion.
• Lead and manage the cost and commercial team to deliver strategic outcomes.
• Drive the preparation of contract documents, warranties, and licenses.
• Oversee cost control and reporting services.
• Produce and present monthly post-contract cost reports.
• Identify and manage costing for design changes and construction activities.
• Evaluate claims for delays and additional costs.
• Issue certificates of practical completion and final accounts.
• Advise on certification of defect resolution and final completion.
• Lead cost consultants to improve procedures and enhance services.

You’ll need to have:

• Degree qualification.
• Experience working in the Middle East.
• Chartered or relevant certifications such as MRICS or CIPS.
• Necessary visa criteria for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and relevant work experience working on high-value projects/programmes for a project management consultancy business, which are required for immigration and client approval.

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 fulfill all the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.

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