Commercial Director

Linum Consult Ltd; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 300,000 - SAR 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is seeking a Commercial Director to manage the commercial strategy for large-scale infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying or Civil Engineering and have at least 20 years of commercial management experience, particularly in engaging with government entities. Responsibilities include overseeing project cash-flow, managing commercial teams, and providing financial advice. Competitive package offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 20 years’ experience in commercial management of large-scale infrastructure programmes.
• Chartered to RICS or CIArb is required.
• Experience with major government or semi-government programmes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the commercial strategy and final accounts.
• Supervise the commercial team and manage contract submissions.
• Provide contractual and financial advice to project teams.
• Draft contract documents and prepare commercial reports.

Skills

Commercial management

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying or Civil Engineering

Job description

Linum Consult’s client is currently seeking a Commercial Director with a background in infrastructure construction projects to join their team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Overseeing, developing and managing a programme of work’s commercial strategy, final accounts, cash-flow; completing submission of interim applications; procuring and managing project supply chain in compliance with standard company policy
• Managing the commercial team, supervising the preparation of pre-qualification submissions, commercial review of tenders, contracts tendered and related documentation
• Effectively managing risk and opportunities as well as providing contractual, financial and commercial advice to the project team
• Drafting appropriate contract documents and preparing necessary commercial reports such as the project financial position including monthly cost value reconciliations and project forecasting
• Supervising, approving and endorsing claim submissions as well as managing all contract arrangements and documentation

PROFILE

• Bachelor’s degree qualification in Quantity Surveying or Civil Engineering, with a Chartership to RICS or CIArb
• At least 20 years’ experience in the commercial management of large-scale infrastructure programmes, consisting of multiple projects
• Experience of major government or semi-government programmes and project implementations
• Background of engaging with government entities and/or various external stakeholders
• Previous experience of working internationally, preferably in the Middle East

APPLICATION PROCESS

To apply, please send your CV to [e-mail] for the attention of Francis Ryan, detailing your current financial package and notice period.