Commercial Director

Urban Ridge Supplies; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction services provider in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Commercial Manager to oversee project delivery and financial outcomes. The role demands strong commercial expertise in contracts, negotiation, and risk management while focusing on nurturing client relationships. The ideal candidate will possess senior-level experience on major projects and knowledge of the regional market. This position offers a tax-free salary alongside comprehensive benefits, making it an appealing opportunity in a thriving environment.

Benefits

Tax-free salary

Life insurance

Comprehensive medical insurance

Paid annual leave

Company gratuity scheme

Discretionary bonus program

Annual flight contribution

Relocation assistance

Transportation & housing allowances

Employee Wellbeing Program

Qualifications

• Experience in the project lifecycle and site operations.
• Strong influencing skills and communication proficiency in English.
• Numerical and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Directors in delivering projects according to financial objectives.
• Develop commercial understanding within project teams.
• Conduct commercial reviews of live projects.

Skills

Contracts and sub-contracts preparation

Design process knowledge

Risk management

Excellent client relationship development

Negotiation skills

Senior level commercial experience

Middle East experience

Job description

Responsibilities

• To understand and interpret AtkinsRealis rights and responsibilities across its portfolio of projects in KSA.
• Overall responsibility for supporting Project Directors in the delivery of projects to the contractual arrangements and the required commercial outcome (including the contracted profit margin) all in accordance with the agreed financial objectives.
• Co-ordinate commercial appointments for services being provided by all parties, including other Atkins Business Sectors and sub-consultants.
• Developing and managing the commercial administration, monitoring and change control system requirements to comply with Atkins internal business processes and systems, inclusive of risk and variation registers.
• Developing commercial understanding and competence within the Project Management and Design delivery staff in KSA.
• Support the Project-based Commercial staff within the Country’s live projects.
• Escalation and reporting on claims made against Atkins Professional Indemnity insurance or such circumstances.
• Commercial review and audit of live projects in Country.
• Understanding of and adherence to AtkinsRealis internal Business Management System (BMS) and other processes.
• Monitor compliance of the Service Delivery Process throughout the project delivery phase and respond to queries.
• Review monthly financial reports and review any actions in respect of the Risk Register and project contingency.
• Influence improved risk management to ensure an appropriate approach to risk is considered with an objective of converting contingency to margin for live projects.
• Liaise with finance and project teams on debt management with an aim of converting debt provisions to P&L profit.
• Provide guidance to project teams to ensure a consistent approach to billing in line with contractual arrangements is maintained to maximise positive cash flow.
• Influence behaviours to provide early warnings of risk to projects financial health.

Technical Knowledge and experience

• Essential
• Contracts and sub-contracts- preparation, review and evaluation.
• Knowledge of the design process in the project lifecycle.
• Knowledge of the site operations process.
• Contract and commercial correspondence.
• Preparation of financial models and pricing proposals.
• Understanding and experience of project planning, programme and delay claim preparation and evaluation.
• Management of variations and claims processes, claims preparation.
• Senior level commercial experience on at least one major design and construct project.
• Negotiation skills
• Risk management process and practice.
• Excellent ability to develop successful client relationships.
• Middle East experience.

The individual

• Business minded, commercially astute.
• External focus and awareness of market influences.
• Client friendly, relationship building, emotionally intelligent.
• Self-motivated with a winning attitude.
• Good team leader and team worker.
• Excellent communicator in written and spoken English.
• Strong influencing skills
• Mobile, willing to make regular travel in region.
• Committed and persistent can-do qualities.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

• Tax-free salary.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Comprehensive medical insurance coverage.
• Paid Annual leave.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Annual flight contribution.
• Relocation assistance.
• Transportation & housing allowances.
• Employee Wellbeing Program : 24 / 7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, as well as personal health, fitness, and nutrition consulting.
• Your difference makes a difference.

We care for our people and are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where you can thrive and build a future you want to be a part of.

AtkinsRéalis is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforces.

We aim to provide quality and fairness for all job applicants and employees and not to discriminate on grounds of gender, marital status, age, race, ethnic origin, religious conviction, or disablement.

We oppose all forms of unlawful treatment and discrimination.

Our aim is for the company to be representative of all sections of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best.

We are committed to a policy of treating all our employees and job applications equally.

We pursue this commitment by

Having clear and concise procedures and guidelines for both line managers and employees to ensure policies are fully understood and implemented.

Complying with the relevant employment legislation and codes of practice.

Ensuring that all existing employees, potential employees, colleagues, and customers are treated equally and with respect.