Commercial Manager📣 Job Ad

in Havelock One Interiors

about 1 hour ago

	Contract Type	Full-time
	Workplace type	On-site
	Location	Riyadh

About the Role

Havelock One Interiors, a leading turnkey fit-out service provider in the Middle East since 1998, is expanding its operations in Saudi Arabia. The company specializes in interior contracting and the manufacturing of bespoke joinery, metalworks, and sophisticated shop fittings. To support this growth, we are seeking experienced leaders to join our team. This role offers an established work environment and a loyal, respectful corporate culture, with opportunities to work on challenging projects across the country. The Commercial Manager will lead the commercial operations, oversee day-to-day activities, and focus on the long-term interests of the business. This includes setting strategic direction, managing key resources, ensuring policy compliance, and developing talent. The position requires fostering a high-performance culture and developing relationships to pursue new business opportunities while managing commercial aspects with internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage the Commercial Department, ensuring clear definition of roles and responsibilities, regular performance reviews, and support for professional development.
Chair internal commercial review meetings, ensuring clear communication of commercial risks, opportunities, and project status to senior leadership.
Implement standardized commercial procedures across all projects, ensuring alignment with corporate policies and governance.
Collaborate with the estimating team to manage the end-to-end commercial aspects of projects.
Oversee the development and preparation of contractual and tender submission documents.
Negotiate and prepare guarantees with client representatives.
Maintain regular correspondence and meetings with clients, PQS, and Team Liaisons to ensure updated valuations and agreed final accounts.
Ensure contract execution and completion within the boundaries of the contract documentation.
Protect the company against liability for damages and penalties.
Maximize entitlements and recovery of incurred costs.
Periodically visit sites, communicating with Site Managers/Supervisors regarding progress and variations.
Measure and value new rates and variations.
Continuously estimate the final contract value.
Send contractor packages for pricing and evaluation before order placement.
Evaluate tender responses, adjudicate, negotiate, and appoint subcontractors/vendors as required.
Generate subcontractor documentation for payments, contra charges, and final accounts.
Monitor and report on costs against allowances and budgets.
Oversee the monitoring of labour and materials.
Delegate responsibilities within the Commercial Department as necessary.
Undertake value engineering initiatives.
Adopt a hands-on approach and commitment to providing a high-quality, client-focused service with an ethos of "right first time, on time."
Promote a customer service culture emphasizing client partnership through regular liaison.
Conduct proactive and regular risk assessments.
Mentor junior commercial staff and foster a collaborative, motivated, and high-performing team environment.

Qualifications and Requirements

More than 12 years of experience in a similar function, with significant experience in the fit-out industry.
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a similar degree in Quantity Surveying (preferred).
Proven experience in leading a commercial team and managing complex contract negotiations.
Strong decision-making ability and strategic thinking to align commercial goals with organizational objectives.
Ability to develop commercial strategies and mentor teams toward successful project delivery.
Knowledge of the full tender process and experience in value engineering.
Experience in analyzing trade comparisons.
Professionalism and strong work ethics.
Ability to communicate effectively both internally and externally in business English, both in writing and orally.
Commercially astute.
Team handling, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

Required Skills

Commercial Operations Management
Strategic Direction Setting
Resource Management
Policy Compliance
Talent Development
Leadership
Guidance and Support
High-Performance Culture Development
Business Development
Stakeholder Management
Contract Negotiation
Tender Submission
Value Engineering
Risk Assessment
Team Handling
Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
Effective Communication (written and oral)

Work Location and Environment

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with projects located across the country. The ideal candidate will be flexible and adaptable to work on different projects nationwide. Havelock One Interiors offers opportunities to work on challenging projects in a key growth market.

Requirements

Requires +10 Years experience

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Work Details

This is a full-time position based in Saudi Arabia. The role requires 5-10 years of experience in a relevant field.

5-10 years

Riyadh

about 1 hour ago