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Commercial Manager (MRICS) - PMC

Saudi Arabia  |  Permanent

Our Global Project Management Consultancy client has a new requirement for a well experienced Chartered Commercial Manager to join their team in Riyadh, KSA to lead the Commercial team working on major civil construction projects in the Kingdom. Successful candidates will have a proven background as a Commercial Manager with a recognised PM or Cost consultancy company background. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills are essential, as is full MRICS accreditation.


This role is available for immediate joining and is a direct hire, permanent opportunity employed with our client.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Leading and managing the commercial functions related to the full project life cycle
  • Monitoring and reporting on the project account to the Senior Leadership and PMO teams.
  • Understanding and managing the client’s change control process, providing input and support to teams where relevant.
  • Providing the client assistance in the procurement and close out of minor works packages.
  • Supporting all stakeholders on commercial matters and managing the respective consultants in providing inputs where required.
  • Complying with client processes and procedures and delivering services in line with core values.
  • Managing and being accountable for the commercial reports.
  • Providing timely feedback at all times to the senior leadership and stakeholders.
  • Being fully aware of the project reporting requirements, change control and payment procedures.
  • Coordinating with project stakeholders in the successful conclusion of the project accounts.
  • Monitoring weekly and monthly cost movements and reporting any anomalies/significant movements to the senior leadership team
  • Ensuring variations on all project accounts are being progressively closed out, engage in regular follow ups/check in’s with project teams.
  • Leading and participating in commercial meetings where required.
  • Providing responses to audit queries and input into third party reviews where required.
  • Communicating with all project parties or stakeholders and ensuring suitable records are maintained.
  • Working collaboratively and always in an inclusive manner


Chartered Commercial Manager Experience:

  • BSC in Quantity Surveying from a recognised institution preferred
  • Full MRICS status is a non-negotiable requirement for this role
  • Experience in major civil construction projects in a recognised consultancy or PMC company is a must;
  • Minimum of 12 years’ post graduation experience;
  • Minimum of 3-5 years’ UAE, experience in a recognised cost consultant or PMC Company
  • Knowledge in the use of QS software or similar is required;
  • Demonstrate strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills;
  • Possess good project background and proven English language technical writing ability and skills.
  • Strong stakeholder engagement & management skills


Interested candidates are invited to share their up to date CV directly to jobs@j10consulting.ae for further review and shortlisting.


Date Posted: 05 Sep 2023

Status: Filled