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About the Role

Mace is seeking a Senior Commercial Manager, Enabling Works, to join their team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role involves leading commercial management for a designated workstream within a large-scale program. The position requires 5-10 years of experience in commercial management, particularly in enabling works and infrastructure projects.

Project Context

This role is part of one of Saudi Arabia's largest programs, focusing on a major mixed-use development that includes sports facilities, entertainment, arts, and associated infrastructure. Mace serves as a delivery partner, requiring experienced professionals to lead integrated teams across all project phases.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial management of a designated workstream from procurement through final account settlement.
• Review procurement strategies, tender documentation, and package recommendations.
• Provide commercial oversight for contractor procurement activities.
• Assess commercial risks, value engineering opportunities, and scope gaps.
• Manage contract administration support and commercial governance.
• Review variations, change control, and commercial reporting.
• Support stakeholder engagement across clients, consultants, and contractors.
• Ensure robust cost management, forecasting, and final account settlement.
• Mentor and support commercial managers within the wider team.

Qualifications and Experience

• A degree in quantity surveying or cost management, or an equivalent qualification.
• Professional membership such as MRICS/RICS, or equivalent demonstrable professional or personal development, with progression towards fellowship.
• Experience in the commercial management of enabling works, civil engineering, earthworks, utilities, and infrastructure packages across the GCC region.
• A proven track record of delivering large-scale excavation, infrastructure, and site development projects.
• Demonstrated experience managing projects from procurement and subcontractor engagement through contract administration, commercial control, and successful final account agreement.

About Mace

Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to enhance potential in projects and redefine ambition. The company's values guide its approach and define the professionals it seeks to join its journey. Mace is an inclusive employer and encourages applications from a diverse range of candidates. Flexible and hybrid working options may be discussed if suitable for the role.