Commercial Director

Mace; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction consultancy in Saudi Arabia is seeking a professional to establish commercial policies and oversee project contracts. Candidates should have a degree in quantity surveying or equivalent, alongside leadership skills. Experience in the Middle East is preferred. This role emphasizes safety, client focus, integrity, and the creation of opportunities for team excellence, within a diverse work environment.

Qualifications

• Professional membership i.e. MRICS (or equivalent) is required.
• Recent proven leadership ability is essential.
• Middle East experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Establish integrated policies, procedures, and tools to monitor commercial activity.
• Support project delivery and performance through commercial team collaboration.
• Oversee procurement and contract administration.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Cost management

Education

Degree in quantity surveying / commercial management

Job description

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

A large multipurpose venue for long-term use as a versatile hub for sports, entertainment, and community events in the heart of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

You’ll Be Responsible For

• Establish and implement a set of integrated policies, procedures, tools, trackers and system to consistently monitor and measure commercial activity across the programme.
• Support the commercial team to ensure project delivery and performance.
• Oversee procurement, onboarding contractors, and post-contract management.
• Manage contract administration, including claims, variations, and extensions.
• Handle monthly client applications, invoice approvals, and cost reporting.
• Blend main contracting and consultancy experience with strong stakeholder management.
• Engage with clients, contractors, and subcontractors to resolve issues and negotiate outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with legal and commercial procedures on-site.
• Drive process improvements and manage continuous business enhancements.
• Support net zero carbon initiatives and manage related project emissions.

You’ll Need To Have

• Degree in quantity surveying / commercial management (or equivalent).
• Professional membership i.e. MRICS (or equivalent).
• Leadership role or recent proven leadership ability.
• Middle East experience is an advantage.

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.