Senior Contracts Manager

Mace; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consulting and construction firm in Riyadh is seeking a Contracts Manager to oversee end-to-end contracts management for a major entertainment and luxury hospitality project. The role requires experience in managing both main and sub-contract packages, with a focus on compliance and client engagement. Ideal candidates will have a degree in quantity surveying, professional membership, and significant project experience. This position promotes a safe and inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Major project experience is essential.
• Main Contractor experience £250+ required.
• Consultancy experience £1bn+ required.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end contracts management for a major construction project.
• Procure and onboard contractors, overseeing site mobilisation.
• Administer contracts, manage claims and variations.
• Monitor and report costs, manage valuations.

Skills

Contracts management

Cost management

Client engagement

Negotiation

Team leadership

Education

Degree in quantity surveying / commercial management (or equivalent)

Professional membership i.e. MRICS (or equivalent)

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 project offers the chance to join a talented Mace team in delivering a major entertainment and luxury hospitality project, collaborating with renowned architects and global consultants. The project involves extensive infrastructure and built assets, delivered rapidly through a hands‑on Construction Management approach, ideal for those experienced in managing both main & sub‑contract packages.

You’ll be responsible for

• End‑to‑end contracts management for a major construction project.
• Procure and onboard contractors, overseeing site mobilisation and delivery.
• Support pre-contract activities for complex packages including early works, main works and services.
• Administer contracts, manage claims, variations and time extensions.
• Prepare, review and negotiate complex agreements and change orders.
• Monitor and report costs, ensure budget adherence and manage valuations.
• Support the production and present monthly cost reports to clients.
• Engage directly with clients, contractors and subcontractors to resolve issues.
• Apply expertise in FIDIC contracts and payment mechanisms for post-contract management.
• Ensure compliance with all legal, commercial and sustainability requirements.

You’ll need to have

• Degree in quantity surveying / commercial management (or equivalent)
• Professional membership i.e. MRICS (or equivalent)
• Major project experience is essential.
• Main Contractor experience £250+.
• Consultancy experience £1bn+.

Our values

Safety first - Going home safe and well: You will champion a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing in your team and local health and safety rules or regulations of the work you’re involved with.

Client focus - Deliver on our promise: You will lead on the cost management services including estimating, procurement and cost planning, owning the quality of deliverables, strategic outcomes and building long‑term relationships with your clients.

Integrity - Always do the right thing: You will lead operations that are fiscally and ethically viable, influencing the achievement of business objectives that align with business and legislative compliance obligations.

Create opportunity - For our people to excel: You will mentor, coach, and develop teams, demonstrating effective leadership to ensure excellence in delivery against plans, championing a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities.

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