Senior Commercial Manager - MEP

Mace; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 420,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

Mace, a leading construction and consultancy firm, seeks a highly capable quantity surveyor/cost manager to lead commercial activities on one of Saudi Arabia's largest mixed-use developments in Riyadh. You will oversee contracts, payments, and value engineering while guiding cost consultants and project teams.

You’ll need MRICS qualification, a degree in QS or cost management, and strong financial acumen. Visa and Saudi work experience on high-value programmes are essential for immigration and

Qualifications

• Degree in quantity surveying or cost management.
• MRICS membership with demonstrable ongoing development.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen with proven business development expertise.
• Detailed knowledge of contracts, value engineering, sustainability, and stakeholder management.
• Necessary visa criteria for Saudi Arabia and have relevant work experience on high-valued projects for a project management consultancy.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and administer contracts, warranties, bonds, and licenses, ensuring compliance and formal execution.
• Lead teams and cost consultants, driving behaviours that achieve KPIs and embed continuous improvement.
• Manage valuations, variations, cost control, and reporting, maintaining financial integrity throughout the project lifecycle.
• Oversee claims evaluation, contract completion, and certification processes, securing fair resolution and client satisfaction.
• Deliver improvements in systems and processes, applying best practice and lessons learned to drive transformational change.
• Work collaboratively towards net zero carbon transition and manage associated carbon emissions and reductions for delivery to clients.

Skills

Quantity surveying

Cost management

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder management

Contract knowledge

Value engineering

Sustainability

Education

Degree in QS or cost management

MRICS professional membership

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

This is an opportunity to work on one of the largest programmes in Saudi Arabia. This unique project consists of major mixed-use development including sports facilities, entertainment and arts along with all associated infrastructure.

Mace is one of the delivery partners requiring high-calibre and experienced professionals to lead integrated teams throughout each phase of the project.

You’ll Be Responsible For

• Prepare and administer contracts, warranties, bonds, and licenses, ensuring compliance and formal execution.
• Lead teams and cost consultants, driving behaviours that achieve KPIs and embed continuous improvement.
• Manage valuations, variations, cost control, and reporting, maintaining financial integrity throughout the project lifecycle.
• Oversee claims evaluation, contract completion, and certification processes, securing fair resolution and client satisfaction.
• Deliver improvements in systems and processes, applying best practice and lessons learned to drive transformational change.
• Works collaboratively towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition and share responsibility for the proactive identification and management of the associated carbon emissions and reductions during the delivery of work effectively to clients.

You’ll Need To Have

• Degree in quantity surveying or cost management, or equivalent qualification.
• Professional membership (MRICS/RICS) with demonstrable ongoing development.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen with proven business development expertise.
• Detailed knowledge of contracts, value engineering, sustainability, and stakeholder management.
• Necessary visa criteria for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and have relevant work experience working on high-valued projects/programmes for a project management consultancy business, which are required for immigration and client approval.

Our values

Safety first - Going home safe and well: We champion a safe, diverse, and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of well-being in every team.

Client focus - Deliver on our promise: We own the quality of deliverables and strategic outcomes and build long-term relationships with our clients.

Integrity - Always do the right thing: We influence positive outcomes within our industry while always aligning with our compliance obligations.

Create opportunity - For our people to excel: We champion a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities, inspiring our people and teams to develop.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfill all the criteria, please apply, as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.

We are also open to discussing part-time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role.

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