Commercial Director

People Group Arabia; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

People Group Arabia in Riyadh is seeking an exceptional Commercial Director to lead the commercial strategy for a landmark development in Saudi Arabia. The role is based in Riyadh and requires senior leadership with a hands-on delivery approach.

You will drive commercial outcomes across procurement, contracts, risk management and stakeholder engagement to deliver world-class results on a transformational entertainment, sport, culture and lifestyle project.

Responsibilities

• Commercial Leadership: Develop and implement the overall commercial strategy aligned with programme objectives and budgets.
• Financial Oversight: Manage cost control, forecasting, cash flow and financial reporting across major construction packages.
• Contract Management: Oversee complex contracts, change control and protection of commercial interests.
• Procurement Strategy: Lead procurement planning, tender evaluations and contract negotiations for value.
• Risk & Opportunity: Identify and mitigate risks and pursue value-enhancing opportunities.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships with clients, project directors and supply chain partners.
• Claims & Disputes: Lead management of contractual claims and changes.

Job description

An Exceptional Opportunity to Shape a Landmark Development

We are seeking an outstanding Commercial Director to take a leading role on one of the most ambitious and transformative development programmes in the world. Based in Riyadh, this is a rare opportunity to influence the commercial strategy and delivery of a major, high-profile development in Saudi Arabia, contributing to a vision that is redefining the future of entertainment, sport, culture and lifestyle.

This is a senior leadership position for a commercially astute professional who thrives in complex, fast-paced environments and can combine strategic thinking with strong commercial governance, exceptional stakeholder management and a hands-on approach to delivery.

Working at the heart of a large-scale, multi-disciplinary programme, you will help shape commercial outcomes, drive value, manage risk and build the commercial capability required to deliver a truly world-class development.

The Role

As Commercial Director, you will provide strategic commercial leadership across a complex portfolio of major projects and construction packages, ensuring robust commercial management throughout the project lifecycle, from procurement and contract award through to delivery, final account and close-out.

You will work closely with senior project leadership, clients, consultants, contractors and supply chain partners to ensure commercial strategies are aligned with programme objectives, financial targets and delivery priorities.

This role offers significant scope to influence decision-making, lead high-performing teams and establish best-in-class commercial practices within a landmark development environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Commercial Leadership: Develop and implement the overall commercial strategy, ensuring alignment with programme objectives, project budgets and long-term business goals.
• Financial Performance: Take ownership of commercial performance, cost control, forecasting, cash flow, profitability and financial reporting across a portfolio of major construction packages.
• Contract Management: Oversee the administration and management of complex construction contracts, ensuring contractual compliance, effective change control and the protection of commercial interests.
• Procurement Strategy: Lead commercial input into procurement planning, tender evaluations, contract negotiations and appointment strategies, ensuring value for money and effective risk allocation.
• Risk and Opportunity Management: Identify, assess and mitigate commercial risks while proactively pursuing opportunities to improve value, optimise cost and enhance project outcomes.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build trusted relationships with senior client representatives, project directors, consultants, contractors and key supply chain partners, providing clear commercial advice and influencing strategic decisions.
• Claims and Disputes: Lead the management of contractual claims, variations, extensions