Associate Director - Commercial Management

Mace Group; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 394,000 - 593,000; Full time

Job summary

A major construction consultancy in Riyadh seeks a candidate for a commercial leadership role on a substantial entertainment and hospitality project. This role requires a degree in quantity surveying and experience managing major projects with values exceeding £250 million. The ideal candidate will have expertise in FIDIC contracts and a strong track record in client interactions and commercial performance management. Flexible working options are available.

Qualifications

• Main Contractor experience on projects valued over £250 million.
• Consultancy experience on projects valued over £1 billion.
• Major project experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide commercial leadership for specific project areas.
• Oversee cost control, valuations, and reporting.
• Manage a commercial team to achieve KPIs.

Skills

Commercial leadership

FIDIC contracts expertise

Cost control

Client interaction

Education

Degree in quantity surveying or commercial management

Professional membership (MRICS or equivalent)

Job description

Position status:

This opportunity is for a bid, so it is not yet a secured role. 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 project offers the chance to join a talented Mace team in delivering a major entertainment and luxury hospitality project, collaborating with renowned architects and global consultants. The project involves extensive infrastructure and built assets, delivered rapidly through a hands‑on Construction Management approach, ideal for those experienced in managing both main and sub‑contract packages.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Provides commercial leadership for specific areas of work & direction to team members.
• Hands‑on end to end commercial role, from onboarding contractors to site to leading contract administration, execution and commercial management.
• Manages a commercial team to achieve commercial KPIs and drive continuous improvement.
• Oversees cost control, valuations, and monthly post‑contract reporting.
• Handles post‑contract management, package management, and commercial performance.
• Evaluates claims, delays, and additional costs from contractors and subcontractors.
• Directly interacts with clients, contractors and subcontractors to ensure delivery.
• Supports net zero carbon transition and process improvements throughout project delivery.
• Apply expertise in FIDIC contracts and payment mechanisms for post‑contract management.

You’ll need to have:

• Degree in quantity surveying / commercial management (or equivalent).
• Professional membership i.e. MRICS (or equivalent).
• Major project experience is essential.
• Main Contractor experience £250+.
• Consultancy experience £1bn+.

Our values

Safety first - Going home safe and well: You will champion a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing in your team and local health and safety rules or regulations of the work you’re involved with.

Client focus - Deliver on our promise: You will lead on the cost management services including estimating, procurement and cost planning, owning the quality of deliverables, strategic outcomes and building long term relationships with your clients.

Integrity - Always do the right thing: You will lead operations that are fiscally and ethically viable, influencing the achievement of business objectives that align with business and legislative compliance obligations.

Create opportunity - For our people to excel: You will mentor, coach, and develop teams, demonstrating effective leadership to ensure excellence in delivery against plans, championing a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities.

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.

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