Senior Manager - Commercial

Overview

Qiddiya Investment Company is looking for a Senior Manager - Commercial to join their team and lead commercial efforts on large infrastructure projects. This critical position demands strategic leadership and a comprehensive understanding of commercial management to align project outcomes with corporate objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct commercial, procurement, and contract-related functions for major infrastructure initiatives.
• Formulate and execute procurement and contracting strategies effectively.
• Manage project finances including budgets, cost forecasting, cash flows, and financial reporting.
• Administer contracts, oversee change management processes, and handle claims.
• Support negotiation and resolution of commercial disputes.
• Implement risk management practices and monitor project commercial performance.
• Collaborate with project controls, finance, procurement, and delivery teams to ensure alignment.
• Engage with external consultants, contractors, and internal stakeholders to foster productive relationships.
• Coach commercial team members, encouraging best practices and ongoing improvements.

Candidate Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Construction Management, Cost Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum 10 to 15 years of commercial management experience in large infrastructure or construction projects.
• Extensive expertise in both pre-contract and post-contract commercial activities.
• Strong procurement, contract administration, cost control, forecasting, and reporting capabilities.
• In-depth knowledge of FIDIC contracts, claims handling, and commercial practices.
• Experience operating within complex projects involving multiple stakeholders.
• Previous work experience in Saudi Arabia or the Middle East region is highly preferred.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Familiarity with commercial and reporting software such as Power BI, PRISM, SAP, CostX, or similar tools.

Preferred Certifications

• MRICS or FRICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors)
• MCIOB or FCIOB (Chartered Institute of Building)
• MCIArb or FCIArb (Chartered Institute of Arbitrators)

Additional Information

Applicants are invited to submit their candidacy by July 12, 2026.