Senior Manager Commercial Racecourse SPA📣 Job Ad

About Qiddiya and the Senior Manager Commercial Role

Qiddiya, a leading investment company, is seeking a Senior Manager Commercial Racecourse SPA to join its team in Riyadh, Riyadh. This full-time position is central to the development of a world-class horseracing destination within the Qiddiya giga-project. The role involves leading and overseeing the procurement and commercial management of significant works packages, contributing to a landmark development in the region.

Role Scope and Project Overview

The Senior Manager Commercial will be responsible for leading and overseeing the procurement and commercial management of approximately SAR 3 billion of Provisional Sum works packages. These packages are delivered through a Management Contractor under a FIDIC-based contract. The successful candidate will lead a team of Commercial Leads across five delivery streams, each overseeing 20-30 packages, and managing up to 75 procurement packages in total. This role spans the full commercial lifecycle, from procurement strategy through to final account, requiring close collaboration with the Management Contractor, design teams, and internal governance functions to safeguard Qiddiya's commercial interests.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee procurement and commercial management activities for approximately SAR 3 billion of Provisional Sum works packages, delivered via a Management Contractor under a FIDIC-based contract.
• Oversee and monitor procurement activities, programmes, and package awards by the Management Contractor, ensuring compliance with Schedule 28 procurement procedures and project governance.
• Manage and coordinate a team of Commercial Leads and approximately 20 wider commercial staff, providing leadership, direction, and mentoring.
• Coordinate with Design Management teams for timely release of IFT information according to approved design release schedules.
• Manage supply chain engagement, including EOIs, NDAs, PQQs, market sounding, contractor assessments, interviews, and site visits.
• Identify, assess, and prequalify suitable contractors and specialist subcontractors for up to 75 procurement packages.
• Lead detailed commercial tender evaluations, clarification meetings, and negotiations, reviewing submissions, contractual qualifications, deviations, and commercial risks.
• Prepare tender reports, governance papers, and executive presentations for internal approvals.
• Collaborate with Package Commercial Managers and the Management Contractor on awarded works packages, providing commercial analysis on variations, valuations, claims, and contractual matters.
• Monitor commercial performance, procurement risks, and contractor compliance to protect Qiddiya's commercial interests through to final account.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (Hons) in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or a related discipline.
• MRICS qualification preferred but not essential.

Essential Experience and Skills

• Minimum 10+ years of commercial and procurement experience on major construction, infrastructure, or giga-projects, including Management Contracting and FIDIC-based procurement environments.
• Strong experience in procurement governance, tendering, subcontractor selection, commercial negotiations, contract administration, and claims management.
• Proven ability to lead and manage large commercial teams across multiple concurrent packages in a fast-paced project environment.
• Experience managing procurement through the full lifecycle, from strategy and prequalification through to final account and dispute resolution.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to interface across design, delivery, and governance functions.
• Familiarity with procurement systems, project management software, and risk management principles.

Application Information

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Riyadh. Salary details are not disclosed. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply.