Riyadh, SAU
1 day ago
Senior Commercial Manager
WSP is seeking an experienced and commercially astute Senior Commercial Manager to support the delivery of a major Operations, Maintenance, and Refurbishment (OMR) infrastructure program in Riyadh. The role requires strong leadership and commercial expertise to manage cost, contracts, claims, and procurement strategy within a PMC environment. The successful candidate is preferred to be a native Arabic speaker with a deep knowledge of local market practices and contractual frameworks. + Lead the commercial management of the OMR program covering infrastructure assets, refurbishment, and facilities management projects. + Manage procurement strategy, contract administration, and commercial risk across multiple workstreams. + Oversee the preparation, negotiation, and management of contracts and service providers, ensuring alignment with project objectives. + Review and approve interim payments, variations, claims, and final account settlements. + Monitor budget performance, cost forecasts, and cash flows in line with the project requirements. + Ensure compliance with contract terms and conditions and provide guidance on contractual disputes and claims resolution. + Coordinate closely with project controls, technical, and construction teams to align cost, schedule, and risk elements. + Prepare and present commercial reports, dashboards, and briefings to internal management and the client. + Provide strategic input on value engineering, cost optimization, and commercial risk mitigation. + Mentor and support junior commercial staff to build capability and ensure consistency in delivery. + Bachelor’s degree in quantity surveying, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline. + Minimum 15 years of commercial experience in infrastructure projects, with at least 5 years in a PMC / Supervision environment. + Strong exposure to Operations, Maintenance & Refurbishment (OMR) projects. + Excellent knowledge of standard forms of contract (e.g., FIDIC) and local Saudi contractual frameworks. + Proven ability to manage large-scale commercial operations, budgets, and procurement processes. + Strong understanding of cost control, forecasting, value engineering, and dispute resolution. + Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills. + Fluency in Arabic (native speaker) is strongly preferrable, with strong command of English. + Strong leadership skills and ability to manage multi-disciplinary teams. + MRICS, FRICS, or equivalent professional membership. + Prior experience on Saudi government infrastructure programs. + Familiarity with digital commercial tools and platforms. Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all. Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world. With us, you can. Apply today.
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