Senior Commercial Manager

Atkins Realis Group; Medina; On-site; SAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Atkins Realis Group is seeking a seasoned Contracts Manager to lead development, negotiation and administration of contracts across clients, consultants, and suppliers in large infrastructure projects. You will ensure obligations are met, mitigate risks early, and provide strategic advice on commercial terms.

The role requires extensive experience in PMC environments, strong knowledge of FIDIC/NEC, and proven ability to manage claims, variations and EOTs while coordinating with legal teams and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or related field.
• 15 years of contract management experience, with at least 5 years in a PMC environment.
• Strong knowledge of FIDIC, NEC, and other international contract standards.
• Experience in large-scale infrastructure, construction, or industrial projects.
• Excellent negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
• MRICS/MCIOB or equivalent certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, negotiation and administration of contracts with clients, consultants, contractors and suppliers.
• Ensure all contractual obligations are met and risks are identified and mitigated early.
• Provide strategic advice on contract structuring, procurement models and commercial terms.
• Manage claims, variations, extensions of time (EOT) and dispute resolution processes.
• Liaise with legal teams and external counsel as needed.
• Monitor contract performance and compliance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support tendering processes including drafting RFPs, bid evaluations and contract awards.
• Prepare and present contract status reports to senior management and stakeholders.
• Mentor junior contract administrators and commercial staff.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law/ QS/Engineering

MRICS/MCIOB or equivalent certifications

Job description

Lead the development negotiation and administration of contracts with clients consultants contractors and suppliers Ensure all contractual obligations are met and risks are identified and mitigated early Provide strategic advice on contract structuring procurement models and commercial terms Manage claims variations extensions of time EOT and dispute resolution processes Liaise with legal teams and external counsel as needed Monitor contract performance and compliance throughout the project lifecycle Support tendering processes including drafting RFPs bid evaluations and contract awards Prepare and present contract status reports to senior management and stakeholders Mentor junior contract administrators and commercial staff Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills expand your expertise and be recognized for the impact you make

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor s degree in Law, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in contract management, with at least 5 years in a PMC environment.
• Strong knowledge of FIDIC, NEC, and other international contract standards.
• Experience in large-scale infrastructure, construction, or industrial projects.
• Excellent negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
• Professional certifications such as MRICS, MCIOB, or equivalent are preferred.

Preferred Attributes

• Strong understanding of regional legal and regulatory frameworks (e.g., GCC/KSA).
• Ability to manage multiple contracts and stakeholders simultaneously.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and commercially astute.
• Experience working with government or semi-government clients is a plus.