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 Job Title: Commercial Manager
 
 
 
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 Location: Saudi Arabia (KSA)
 
 
 
 
 Role Overview
 
 
 
 The Commercial Manager is responsible for leading commercial strategy, governance, and delivery across construction projects, with a strong focus on fit-out environments. This role provides senior oversight of commercial operations, ensuring financial performance, contractual compliance, and risk management are aligned with business objectives.
 
 
 The position requires a hands-on leader capable of managing teams, supporting project delivery, and maintaining strong working relationships with clients, consultants, and supply chain partners.
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 1. Commercial Leadership and Governance
 
 
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 Lead and manage the commercial function, ensuring clear accountability, performance standards, and professional development within the team
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 Establish and maintain consistent commercial procedures across projects in line with governance frameworks
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 Chair internal commercial reviews, providing clear visibility on financial performance, risk, and opportunity
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 2. Contractual and Commercial Management
 
 
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 Oversee commercial activities from pre-award through to final account
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 Manage and review tender submissions, contractual documentation, and commercial agreements
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 Lead negotiations with clients, consultants, and external stakeholders
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 Ensure contracts are administered in accordance with agreed terms and conditions
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 3. Financial Control and Cost Management
 
 
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 Monitor project budgets, forecasts, and cost reports
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 Continuously review and update final account projections
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 Maximise entitlement, cost recovery, and commercial outcomes
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 Ensure appropriate controls are in place to manage liabilities, damages, and penalties
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 4. Procurement and Supply Chain Management
 
 
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 Oversee subcontractor and vendor procurement strategies
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 Review, evaluate, negotiate, and appoint subcontractors and suppliers as required
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 Ensure subcontract documentation, valuations, payments, contra charges, and final accounts are accurately managed
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 5. Project Support and Site Engagement
 
 
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 Maintain regular engagement with project and site teams to monitor progress, variations, and cost impacts
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 Review and value variations, new rates, and change events
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 Support value engineering initiatives while maintaining quality and programme objectives
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 6. Risk Management and Client Engagement
 
 
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 Undertake proactive commercial risk identification and mitigation
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 Foster strong client relationships through regular liaison and transparent communication
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 Promote a client-focused, solutions-oriented commercial culture
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 7. Team Development and Leadership
 
 
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 Mentor and develop junior commercial staff
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 Delegate responsibilities effectively within the commercial team
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 Build a collaborative, high-performing team environment
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 Industry
 
 
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 Construction (Fit-Out Focus)
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 Experience and Knowledge Requirements
 
 
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 Minimum
 
 12+ years&rsquo; experience
 
 in a commercial management role within the construction sector
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 Significant experience within
 
 interior fit-out projects
 
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 Proven background in managing complex contracts and leading commercial teams
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 Strong understanding of full tender lifecycle, value engineering, and cost management
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 High level of commercial awareness and strategic thinking
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 Education and Professional Background
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or a related discipline
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 Professional certifications are advantageous
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 Technical and Professional Skills
 
 
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 Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
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 Experience analysing trade comparisons and financial data
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 Excellent written and verbal communication skills in business-level English
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 Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and decision-making capabilities
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 High standards of professionalism, ethics, and attention to detail
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