Director, Cost Management

Gleeds Corporate Services Ltd; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 449,000 - 563,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction consultancy firm is seeking a Commercial Director to join their team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This role involves managing client relationships, leading a team, and ensuring high-quality post contract service delivery. The ideal candidate will have over 20 years of cost management experience, extensive knowledge of construction claims, and a degree in Quantity Surveying. As a senior member of the leadership team, you will also play a crucial role in developing the company's cost management capabilities.

Qualifications

• 20+ years cost management experience post MRICS qualification.
• Extensive experience working and leading cost consultancy.
• Demonstrable experience of timely interfacing with clients.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality post contract cost management services.
• Manage client relationships and team leadership.
• Ensure compliance with administrative requirements.

Skills

Cost management experience

Leadership skills

Organizational skills

Knowledge of construction claims

Education

FRICS or MRICS qualification

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

About this opportunity

• Commercial Director
• Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
• Building & Real Estate Construction
• Post Contract Commercial Management

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Quantity Surveying professional to join as a senior member of Gleeds Arabia, responsible for leading a high profile commission as Commercial Director.

In this role, you will be a senior member of the Gleeds leadership team, responsible for representing the company as an ambassador.

Responsibility includes managing client relationships, team leadership, and managing post contract service delivery of a major program in Riyadh.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Delivering high quality post contract cost management services ensuring that services meet and exceed our client\'s requirements.
• Ensuring that commissions are managed in accordance with Gleeds processes and procedures (governance and controls).
• Managing and maintaining quality client relationships
• Leading and managing Teams, including working with Associate Directors in managing resources and workload. Ensuring compliance with administrative requirements (appraisals, training, timesheets etc)
• Managing employees, focusing on retention and development.
• Developing and enhancing Gleeds cost management capability.
• Working harmoniously with other Directors across the region

Who we’re looking for:

Experience, Knowledge and Key Skills

• 20+ years cost management experience post MRICS qualification
• 10+ years experience living and working in the GCC
• Extensive experience working and leading cost consultancy
• Detailed knowledge and practical experience of post contract commercial management
• Excellent knowledge of construction claims
• Ability to motivate others (including providing support and encouragement)
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to quickly adapt to changing environments
• Specialist knowledge of delivering large scale mixed use master planned developments
• Demonstrable experience of timely interfacing with clients and key stakeholders at the highest level

Qualifications

• FRICS or MRICS (Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors), or equivalent
• Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent
• Fluent English language, written and oral
• Arabic language desirable

About us

A world of opportunity

Gleeds is a place to be part of something bigger. We take pride in our diverse and supportive culture that empowers you to make a difference while creating connections with brilliant people – colleagues and clients alike. Enjoy doing work that shapes our collective future, while steering your own journey in a trusting environment. Benefit from our rich heritage and global opportunities as you construct a career with purpose.

With over 76 offices across the globe, you’ll become part of a truly global team that isn’t restricted by borders. We welcome new perspectives and ideas but above all, we believe that quality relationships sit at the heart of good business. We strive to be the people that seek to understand and bring people together. Wherever we are in the world, we’re committed to the success of our people, clients and communities – giving everyone a safer and more sustainable place to live, work and thrive.

Our values underpin what we stand for and how we work:

• Professionalism with personality
• Excellence with humility
• Innovation with agility