Hire the Best Commercial Manager in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Highly skilled and commercially astute construction professional with a proven track record of over 20 years in leading cost management and commercial strategy for billion-dollar project portfolios across KSA, UAE, and the UK. I have excelled in influencing projects from preliminary cost estimates to post-contract final accounts and delivering value for money. Throughout my career, I have amassed extensive experience in cost management across a diverse range of construction sectors, including luxury hotels, airports, stadia, retail, high-end residential, high-rise towers, modern urban development projects, cultural assets, labour villages, offices, and infrastructure projects. My expertise has been shaped by working with renowned firms such as Diriyah Company, AECOM, Corderoy, F+G, and Thermo LLC. My accomplishments include successfully leading and managing cost teams, implementing cost control measures, mitigating risks, and optimizing project budgets. I have consistently delivered projects within strict financial parameters while maintaining quality standards and meeting project objectives. My proficiency in identifying cost-saving opportunities, negotiating contracts, and managing change orders has resulted in substantial savings and enhanced profitability for my clients. Driven by a passion for excellence and an unwavering commitment to delivering outstanding results, I bring a comprehensive understanding of the construction industry's intricacies. I thrive in fast-paced and challenging environments, leveraging my exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills to navigate complex projects and drive successful outcomes. Beyond my technical expertise, I am known for my strong leadership abilities, fostering collaboration, and building productive relationships with clients, contractors, and stakeholders. I excel in managing multidisciplinary teams, inspiring them to achieve their best and ensuring project success through effective communication and strategic planning.

I am a Chartered Surveyor (MRICS) with over 31 years’ experience in commercial management, 17 of which have been gained in the Middle East. My experience includes all aspects of commercial management, contract administration, final account settlement, pre and post-contract negotiations. I am well versed in all methods delay analysis, quantum including claims preparation, review and recommendation including a thorough understanding and knowledge of all forms of FIDIC Contracts. I have gained this experience working with clients, contractors and consultants leading to a thorough understanding of the commercial roles in construction projects and their interface with key stakeholders. I pride myself with remaining on large and iconic projects from commencement to final account agreement as well as having earned the reputation of being an excellent leader, working closely with my teams monitoring all works, while keeping them motivated and focused.

A dedicated, resourceful and highly motivated Commercial Manager with a proven track record of delivering multimillion dollar projects on time and on budget. A natural leader, who motivates and supports cross-functional teams to maximise performance and possesses the interpersonal and communication skills to build positive relationships with colleagues, clients, contractors and stakeholders at all levels. Financially and commercially astute with strong business acumen, experience controlling large budgets and a history of driving revenue while minimising costs with robust business development strategies.

I am a results-driven Project Commercial Manager with 22 years of experience managing full EPC commercial lifecycles across Design Engineering and Construction projects in Oil & Gas Automation (SCADA, DCS, ESD), Communication Networks, Data Centers, and OSP Infrastructure. I am an expert in FIDIC and ARAMCO contractual frameworks, from ITT assessment, CES development, and bid tabulation to post-award contract administration, commercial risk profiling, and final account closeout. I am technically proficient in integrating commercial baselines with project controls using WBS mapping, BoQ/MTO validation, engineering deliverable registers, and procurement-construction interface schedules. I am skilled in variation order management, change impact quantification, milestone-based invoicing, cost-to-complete analysis, and claims substantiation, aligned with EVM metrics (CPI, SPI, ETC, EAC) and forecasted cash flow models. I am well-versed in engineering design package review (IFC, AFC), commercial impact assessment of RFI/TQ/VO processes, and maintaining contractual alignment with scope, schedule, and cost controls. I lead the development of commercial dashboards, risk registers, subcontractor flow-down compliance, and CMIS reporting structures to ensure traceability, audit readiness, and commercial transparency. I deliver strategic guidance in claims resolution, dispute mitigation, procurement-commercial synchronization, and warranty/retention enforcement—supporting cross-functional integration with design, planning, QS, legal, and cost control teams to safeguard entitlements and drive contractual performance.

I am a DV security cleared Associate Commercial Director based in the Middle East. I have solid experience delivering and running Facilities Management, Security & PFI deals/contracts in the UK, Europe, Pan Asia Pacific and the Middle East. I also have had wide ranging experience being involved with a range of commercial fit-out projects, large scale mixed used/residential developments and High Spec (5*+) hotel projects in central London among others. Specialties: Project Management; Change management; Data and Customer Migrations, Project Financial Monitoring, Contract Administration, Budget Control, Risk Analysis, Contract Collation, Quantity Surveying, Value Engineering, Pre-Construction Services, Tender preparation, Post-Contract Services, Final Account preparation and negotiation.

I am an energetic and highly motivated quantity surveyor with valuable experience gained in construction across both the Middle East, Asia and Americas. I show great attention to detail and I am extremely focused on gaining further knowledge at every opportunity to benefit my career progression and to provide the best professional advice to my Company at all times. Since my qualification I have worked on various oil and gas projects specializing in electrical, instrumentation, mechanical and civil works and also on airports specializing in mechanical and electrical works. My specialties include the following: Contract Administration Progress Measurement Change Management Cost Control Claim Submission Final Accounts

‘A Professional Chartered Surveyor with over 35 years construction management experience in the United kingdom, Middle East and SE Asia. The last 15 years in Senior Management Positions. Experience gained from working with Contractors, Consultants and Clients. A strong reliable and ethical Character with good leadership and communication skills often leading to the award of additional contracts.’