Senior Commercial Manager – (Tier 1 Cost Consultancy Background)

Location: Riyadh, KSA

Company Overview

Compass Project Consulting is an award-winning, dynamic, and respected project development consultancy, providing high-quality, value-for-money, and fully tailored services to clients across all sectors.

As highly regarded project leaders and effective communicators, our team at Compass has delivered numerous projects for some of the region’s most ambitious and innovative change-makers.

Our diverse and disciplined team facilitates world-class project development solutions.

Drawing on our extensive delivery experience, industry-wide knowledge, and sophisticated project development tools, we facilitate the most proficient path toward project success, overcoming constraints and obstacles to deliver projects effectively and efficiently for our clients.

We lead project success stories.

Role Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Commercial Manager to lead the commercial function on a high-profile project in Riyadh.

This role requires an individual with a strong Tier 1 cost management consultancy background, capable of taking full ownership of project commercial delivery, managing site-based teams, and interfacing directly with senior client stakeholders.

The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring commercial governance, cost control, and contractual compliance across the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage the full commercial function across the project lifecycle
Provide strategic oversight on cost control, forecasting, and financial performance
Manage and mentor the site-based commercial / QS team
Act as the primary commercial interface with client and senior stakeholders
Oversee post-contract activities including variations, claims, and change management
Ensure effective contract administration in line with FIDIC and project requirements
Review and approve commercial reports, valuations, and final accounts
Drive commercial risk identification and mitigation strategies
Support project leadership in commercial decision-making and value optimisation
Ensure alignment between commercial, delivery, and programme objectives

Candidate Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or related discipline
Minimum 15+ years’ experience in commercial / cost management roles
Proven background working with Tier 1 cost consultancies
Demonstrated experience leading the commercial function on major projects
Strong post-contract experience including claims, variations, and dispute management
Experience interfacing directly with clients and senior project stakeholders
Strong knowledge of FIDIC contracts and commercial frameworks
Previous experience in KSA projects is required
Membership of RICS or equivalent is preferred

Desirable Attributes

Experience on giga-projects or large-scale complex developments
Ability to operate in a client-facing leadership capacity
Strong commercial acumen with a proactive, solutions-driven approach
Experience managing multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced environment

Website: www.compass-pc.com

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Compass Project Consulting is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.