Associate Director

Claims Commercial Manager – Associate Director

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Company: Global Consultancy

Project: Major Sports-Led Mixed-Use Mega Project

Role Overview

A leading global consultancy is seeking an experienced Claims Commercial Manager (Associate Director level) to support a landmark sports and mixed-use mega development in Riyadh.

The role will act as a senior commercial and claims advisor , providing independent, best-in-class guidance to the client across complex construction packages. This position requires strong technical expertise, strategic thinking, and the ability to operate confidently in a client-facing, advisory-led environment .

Key Responsibilities

Claims & Dispute Advisory

• Lead the preparation, review, and evaluation of high-value claims , including EOTs, variations, disruption, prolongation, and loss & expense
• Develop and advise on claims strategies aligned with client objectives and project governance
• Prepare independent entitlement assessments , quantum analysis, and expert position papers
• Support claims negotiations and dispute avoidance initiatives

Commercial & Contractual Advisory

• Provide expert advice on contract interpretation and administration , typically under FIDIC and bespoke contract forms
• Support the client with change management processes , early warnings, and commercial controls
• Identify, assess, and report commercial and contractual risks at programme and package level
• Review contractor submissions and provide robust, evidence-based recommendations

Stakeholder & Client Management

• Act as a trusted senior advisor to the client , interfacing with legal teams, contractors, and other consultants
• Support formal dispute resolution processes including amicable settlement, mediation, adjudication, and arbitration
• Contribute to executive-level reporting, steering committees, and governance forums
• Represent the consultancy with professionalism and authority on a high-profile project

Leadership & Consultancy Excellence

• Provide leadership, mentoring, and technical oversight to junior commercial and claims professionals
• Support business development activities where required, including proposals and client presentations
• Promote best practice, consistency, and quality assurance across claims and commercial outputs

Ideal Candidate Profile

Experience

• Extensive experience in claims, commercial management, or dispute advisory within a consultancy or professional services environment
• Proven track record on large-scale construction, infrastructure, or mixed-use developments
• Experience on sports, stadia, or mega projects is highly desirable
• Steel structures experience is a strong advantage but not essential
• Middle East experience is beneficial but not mandatory

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Engineering, Construction Law , or similar
• RICS chartership (MRICS / FRICS) preferred , but not essential
• Additional qualifications in claims, dispute resolution, or construction law are advantageous

Skills & Attributes

• Expert-level knowledge of claims preparation, assessment, and negotiation
• Strong understanding of FIDIC and complex bespoke contracts
• Excellent client-facing, communication, and influencing skills
• Commercially astute with a strategic, advisory mindset
• Comfortable operating at Associate Director level within a global consultancy

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to represent a leading global consultancy on one of Saudi Arabia’s most high-profile mega projects
• Exposure to senior client stakeholders and complex, high-value claims
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Long-term career progression within an international consultancy platform