SENIOR COMMERCIAL MANAGER

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AtkinsRéalis is looking for Senior Commercial Manager(Saudi national).

About AtkinsRéalis

Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world-leading professional services and project management company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end-to-end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and capital. The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in key strategic sectors such as Engineering Services, Nuclear, Operations & Maintenance and Capital. News and information are available at  or follow us on LinkedIn.

Essential Criteria

• In-depth knowledge and experience in contract commercial management of projects at both tender/ procurement and post contract stages.

• Middle East construction market experience in last 4-5 years preferable.

• Middle East construction experience added benefit, delivery experience in Saudi Arabia would be a differentiator.

• Good common law, contract, commercial and fiduciary understanding, minimum 15 years post qualification experience.

• Excellent written English for preparation of contracts, task orders, contract letters, notices and communications.

• Good negotiation skills to agree contracts with clients, contractors and sub-contractors.

• Previous experience in government departments/ client-side and or contractor roles.

• Large company project financial control systems use and understanding.

• Large company internal governance procedures will be an added factor.

• Good attention to detail and ability to review invoices and contracts prior to issue.

• Desirable Criteria

• Degree in relevant discipline or legal qualification.

• Professional Membership (MCIOB, MRICS, MCIArb).

• Knowledge of Saudi Arabia common/ government/ contract law.

• Knowledge of PMIS systems.

• Contract interpretation and advice/ action.

• Client and stakeholder management.

• Executive level reporting.

• Internal project and financial management.

• Internal governance management.

• Resource management.

• Managing and assisting technical teams to prepare task orders/ work packages.

• Maintaining rolling revenue, cost, margin and headcount forecasts.

• Reporting on project performance.

• Leveraging project commercial performance – revenues and costs.

• Ensure time charge hours properly captured and invoiced on time.

The Individual

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management from recognised University or Bachelor of Laws.

• Must be a Chartered QS (MRICS)

• Must have previous experience of FIDIC Contracts.

• Strong contractual, commercial and financial knowledge.

• Minimum 15 years pre and/ or post-contract relevant capacity in contracts and commercial management.

• Must have consultant and/ or client background for minimum of 10 years.

• Must have minimum of 4 years Middle East experience preferred.

• Project management acumen.

• Good communication skills.

• At ease with Client presentations/ reports.

• Team player, team leader.

Rewards and Benefits

We offer an excellent package which includes

• A competitive salary

• Accommodation allowance

• Transportation allowance

• 22 calendar days annual leave

• Medical and life insurance cover

• Company gratuity scheme

• Discretionary bonus scheme

• Annual flight allowance to point of origin

Equal Opportunities Statement

• Atkinsréalis is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforce. We aim to provide quality and fairness for all job applicants and employees and not to discriminate on grounds of gender, marital status, age, race, ethnic origin, religious conviction or disablement. We oppose all forms of unlawful treatment and discrimination. Our aim is for the company to be representative of all sections of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to a policy of treating all our employees and job applications equally.

• We pursue this commitment by:

• Having clear and concise procedures and guidelines for both line managers and employees to ensure policies are fully understood and implemented.

• Complying with the relevant employment legislation and codes of practice.

• Ensuring that all existing employees, potential employees, colleagues and customers are treated equally and with respect.

• Ensuring that the workplace is an environment free from discrimination, harassment, victimization and bullying regardless of an individual’s gender, marital status, age, race, ethnic origin, religious conviction or disablement.

• Making all decisions relating to recruitment, selection or promotion according to the employees’ ability.