Commercial Director
Confidential Company
20–30 years of experience
Job description
On behalf of our company, a multi national Cost Consultants we are recruiting a Western Commercial Director to be based in Riyadh.
Experience: 20+ Years
Qualifications: Relevant Construction Degree and MRICS (Mandatory)
Industry: Cost Consultancy, PMC
Employment Type: Full-Time
Job Description:
We are seeking a seasoned Commercial Director (Westerner) to lead the commercial delivery of a landmark master planned community in Riyadh. The role requires pre-contract leadership to drive cost control from early design stages.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead pre-contract cost consultancy: cost planning, modelling, benchmarking, value engineering, and cost optimisation.
- Manage large-scale masterplans (residential/mixed-use) across design stages (Concept to Tender) per RICS NRM.
- Challenge Design Consultants to meet budget targets and cost/m² goals; prepare/review independent cost plans.
- Set budgets, define cost targets, advise on procurement strategies, and provide strategic commercial advice to client leadership.
- Leverage Saudi market benchmarks (Riyadh focus) and experience with PIF entities preferred.
Project Highlights:
Master planned development: residential plots, schools, community infrastructure.
Critical role for cost leadership in high-profile Riyadh project.
20+ years in cost consultancy/quantity surveying
Proven track record in mega masterplan developments (Middle East experience essential).
MRICS qualified; senior-level exposure with top-tier consultancies.
Western candidates with Riyadh/Saudi market knowledge prioritised.
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