Senior Commercial Manager

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. Provides senior commercial leadership across the tennis project, overseeing governance, cost management, change control, payment certification and contract administration. Supports informed decision-making, safeguards the client’s commercial interests, and ensures effective alignment of cost, risk and procurement outcomes across key stakeholders. You’ll be responsible for: • Champions a proactive safety culture and values-led leadership. • Leads commercial governance, cost management, reporting, and payment certification. • Manages change, claims, risk, and contract administration to protect project outcomes. • Provides strategic commercial advice, stakeholder leadership, and compliance across procurement and delivery. • Assesses claims, variations, time extensions, and commercial submissions. • Provides commercial risk advice, stakeholder guidance, and negotiation support. • Maintains robust governance, records, compliance, and team capability development. • Administers contracts, valuations, payments, and final accounts, ensuring compliance and effective commercial control. • Provides contractual advice, managing change, claims, and project cost performance. • Delivers accurate commercial reporting and supports informed client decision-making. • Leads teams and stakeholder engagement, driving continuous improvement and sustainability outcomes. You'll need to have: • Degree in quantity surveying, commercial management, or a related discipline. • Professional accreditation preferred (MRICS, AACE, PMP, or equivalent). • Extensive years of commercial experience on major construction projects. • Strong commercial governance, contract management, and stakeholder engagement skills. • Necessary visa criteria for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and 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. #LI-Onsite #LI-RC1