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 strategic leadership in contract administration, claims management, and dispute avoidance across the tennis project. Safeguards contractual interests, mitigates commercial risk, and drives effective resolution of complex matters while ensuring alignment with programme objectives, cost control, quality standards, and governance requirements. You’ll Be Responsible For • Champions safety, well-being, and a proactive safety-first culture. • Demonstrates leadership aligned with organisational values and behaviours. • Leads contract administration, claims management, and commercial governance. • Advises on contractual obligations, risk allocation, and entitlement matters. • Drives claims prevention, dispute avoidance, and resolution strategies. • 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, commercial processes, and project financial controls through to completion. • Manages valuations, variations, payments, and claims, providing balanced commercial advice. • Leads stakeholder engagement, reporting, and contract compliance to support informed decision-making. • Develops high-performing teams while driving continuous improvement and supporting sustainability objectives. You'll Need To Have • Degree in construction law, commercial, or related discipline. • Professional accreditation preferred (RICS, CIArb, PMP or equivalent). • Significant experience in contracts and claims management. • Strong commercial, contractual, and stakeholder management expertise. • Necessary visa criteria for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and relevant work experience working on high-value 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 wellbeing in every team. Client focus - Deliver on our promise: We own the quality of deliverables, 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.

Degree in construction law, commercial, or related discipline. Professional accreditation preferred (RICS, CIArb, PMP or equivalent). Significant experience in contracts and claims management. Strong commercial, contractual, and stakeholder management expertise. Necessary visa criteria for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and relevant work experience working on high-value projects/programmes for a project management consultancy business, which are required for immigration and client approval.

Champions safety, well-being, and a proactive safety-first culture. Demonstrates leadership aligned with organisational values and behaviours. Leads contract administration, claims management, and commercial governance. Advises on contractual obligations, risk allocation, and entitlement matters. Drives claims prevention, dispute avoidance, and resolution strategies. 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, commercial processes, and project financial controls through to completion. Manages valuations, variations, payments, and claims, providing balanced commercial advice. Leads stakeholder engagement, reporting, and contract compliance to support informed decision-making. Develops high-performing teams while driving continuous improvement and supporting sustainability objectives.