Commercial Director

people group arabia; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

People Group Arabia in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, is seeking a Senior Commercial Manager to lead strategy, procurement activities and package delivery for a landmark development.

The ideal candidate will have 10–15 years in senior commercial roles, with experience at a major contractor, and a proven ability to manage complex, high-value packages from procurement through to completion. The role is based in Riyadh.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years’ experience within a senior commercial role
• Experience working for a major, well-known main contractor
• Strong expertise across procurement and commercial package delivery
• Proven ability to manage complex packages from procurement through to completion
• Experience overseeing large-scale, high-value construction projects
• Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills

Responsibilities

• Drive commercial strategy across pre-contract and post-contract activities
• Lead procurement processes and delivery across the full project lifecycle
• Support pre-contract activities with a transition to full commercial management as the project progresses

Skills

Senior commercial experience

Major contractor background

Procurement & package delivery

End-to-end package management

Large-scale high-value projects

Stakeholder management & negotiation

Job description

WE ARE LOOKING FOR UK BASED COMMERCIAL CANDIDATES FOR SAUDI

We are seeking an experienced Senior Commercial Manager to join a high-profile major development project in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially astute professional with experience delivering complex, large-scale projects for a recognised Tier 1 contractor. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving commercial strategy, procurement activities, and package delivery across the full project lifecycle.

Key Requirements:

• 10–15 years’ experience within a senior commercial role
• Previous experience working for a major, well-known main contractor
• Strong expertise across procurement and commercial package delivery
• Proven ability to manage complex packages from procurement through to completion
• Experience overseeing large-scale, high-value construction projects
• Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills

Key Packages Include:

• Early Works
• MEP
• Finishes
• Main construction packages

The ideal candidate will be a well-rounded commercial professional with a strong background across both pre-contract procurement and post-contract delivery. The immediate focus will be supporting pre-contract activities, with the role transitioning into full commercial management as the project progresses.

Based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, this role offers the opportunity to contribute to a landmark development and work alongside a highly experienced project team.

If you are interested in discussing this opportunity further, please get in touch or share your CV for a confidential conversation.