Senior Commercial Manager

At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating places that are responsible, bringing transformative impact to our people, communities, and societies across the globe. To learn more about our purpose, culture, and priorities, visit our strategy site.

Within our consult business we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential in every project.

The project:

This is an opportunity to work on one of the largest programmes in Saudi Arabia. This unique project consists of major mixed-use development including sports facilities, entertainment, and arts along with all associated infrastructure. Mace is one of the delivery partners requiring high-calibre and experienced professionals to lead integrated teams throughout each phase of the project.

Our values shape the way we consult, and define the people we want to join us on our journey, they are:

Safety first - Going home safe and well:

• You will be a leading advocate of Mace's value of safety first, and be accountable for leading and maintaining exceptional safety, quality, cost, programme, sustainability and project compliance standards.
• You will possess advanced technical expertise in local health and safety rules and regulations relevant to the project portfolio.
• You will champion a diverse and inclusive working environment and understand the importance of the wellbeing of the people you manage.

Client focus - Deliver on our promise:

• You will lead the delivery of key assignments and defined business areas, providing strategic direction and monitoring delivery aligned with the overall vision and objectives.
• You will direct the preparation of contract documents, warranties, bonds and licenses to achieve formal execution by appropriate parties.
• You will proactively identify costing associated with design changes, contract awards, construction activities and client charges and present these to clients.
• Conducting detailed cost analysis on various aspects of the programme, identifying patterns, variances, and opportunities for savings.
• Generating cost projections and forecasts to assist in financial planning and budgeting.
• Utilising advanced Excel/P6/techniques to handle, evaluate, and visualize large datasets including WBS and CBS.
• Creating detailed cost reports, dashboards, and presentations to provide insights to senior management.
• Maintaining an organised database of all cost-related information, evidencing data integrity and accuracy.
• Identifying opportunities for process improvement in cost engineering and value engineering practices.
• Staying updated on the latest tools and techniques in cost engineering and data analysis.
• Collaborating with other members of the programme to integrate cost data with other key performance indicators, enhancing overall program insights.
• Leading program and valuation activities, evidencing compliance with established cost-related procedures and standards.
• Drafting necessary technical and contractual correspondence.
• Commercially managing design consultants and specialist fees.
• Ensuring site team acts within commercial and legal procedures and agreements.
• Communicating effectively with clients, contractors and subcontractors, building long term, collaborative relationships.
• Working collaboratively towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition, and sharing responsibility for the proactive identification and management of the associated carbon emissions and reductions during the delivery of work.

Integrity - Always do the right thing:

• You will lead operations that are fiscally and ethically viable, influencing the achievement of business objectives that align with business and legislative compliance obligations.
• You will work collaboratively towards the common goal of a net-zero carbon transition and share responsibility for the proactive identification and management of the associated carbon emissions and reductions during the delivery of work.
• You will commit to making a positive impact for our people, our clients, and our planet, and take ownership for holding others to account who do not uphold the Mace values.

Create opportunity - For our people to excel:

• You will mentor, coach, and develop teams, demonstrating effective leadership to ensure excellence in delivery against plans and championing a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities.
• You will actively network, innovate, and seek understanding of best practices, utilising the full depth of knowledge of Mace group, the centres of excellence, Mace way control centre and knowledge hub.
• You will lead cost consultants to identify and execute opportunities that improve cost management procedures, templates and products to enhance services provided to stakeholders.

You’ll need to have:

• Necessary visa criteria for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and have relevant work experience working on high valued projects/programmes for a project management consultancy business, which are required for immigration and client approval.
• A degree in quantity surveying/cost management (or equivalent).
• Eligibility to obtain a work visa to work in KSA.
• Professional membership, i.e., MRICS/RICS (or equivalent), and moving towards fellowship, or equivalent demonstrable professional or personal development.
• Strong bidding and business development experience.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen.
• Sound knowledge of value engineering, life cycle costing, contract law and contractual frameworks relating to construction.
• Management experience within large, diverse teams.
• Experience managing relationships with key senior stakeholders.
• Knowledge of how carbon and sustainability considerations will shape the outlook of the projects you are working on.

You’ll also have:

• Strong background in procuring, negotiation and placing large and complex packages.
• Ability to navigate through complex procurement routes.

Please note: Obtaining a visa in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is subject to a criminal record check, qualifications and may encounter age restrictions.

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