Cost & Commercial Lead - Data Centres
- Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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About the role
About Accenture
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This is a senior leadership position responsible for overseeing all commercial aspects of large-scale Data Centre programmes from pre-construction through to project completion.
Working as part of an integrated team, you will ensure robust commercial governance, contract administration, cost management, change control, and risk management across complex, fast-paced projects. You will act as a trusted advisor to clients, providing strategic commercial guidance while ensuring programme objectives are achieved.
The successful candidate will bring extensive Data Centre experience gained within a Project Management Consultancy, construction consultancy, or client-side environment and possess a deep understanding of commercial management within large capital construction programmes.
Lead the commercial management of major Data Centre programmes across.
Provide strategic commercial advice to clients and senior stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
Establish and maintain effective commercial governance and reporting structures.
Oversee cost management, forecasting, budgeting, and financial reporting activities.
Manage contract administration, change management, claims, and dispute avoidance processes.
Drive value engineering and cost optimisation initiatives whilst maintaining programme objectives.
Monitor project performance against approved budgets and commercial KPIs.
Lead commercial risk identification, mitigation, and management strategies.
Review procurement strategies and support contract negotiations with key suppliers and contractors.
Collaborate closely with project management, planning, project controls, and technical teams to ensure integrated programme delivery.
Provide leadership, mentoring, and development support to commercial and cost management teams.
Ensure commercial processes are aligned with client requirements and industry best practice.
Promote a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement across project teams.
Experience in commercial management, quantity surveying, or commercial leadership roles.
Extensive Data Centre experience, ideally supporting hyperscale, co-location, or mission-critical facilities.
Strong background within a Project Management Consultancy (PMC), construction consultancy, or client-side environment.
Experience managing large-scale capital projects valued in excess of $500m.
Strong understanding of major forms of contract and commercial frameworks.
Proven experience leading commercial teams across complex construction programmes.
Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
Professional membership of RICS, CIOB, or equivalent is highly desirable.
Previous Middle East project experience is highly desirable
Why join us?
We offer a transparent, fast paced career progression, with a focus on your strengths and continuous coaching from senior colleagues
You will benefit from working alongside Accenture experts who are solving some of the biggest industry challenges with innovative thinking and pioneering tools
Flexible work arrangements and a range of benefits including competitive rewards
You will have access to state-of-the-art technology that will give you the opportunity to deepen your existing skills even as you help create the latest business trends
You will also have opportunities to make a difference to the communities in which we work and live