About Qiddiya and the Role

Qiddiya Investment Company is seeking a Senior Manager Commercial Racecourse SPA to join its team in Riyadh. This full-time position is integral to the development of a world-class horseracing destination, a landmark project within the Qiddiya giga-project. The successful candidate will play a critical role in the commercial management of significant works packages for this development.

Role Overview

The Senior Manager will lead and oversee the procurement and commercial management of approximately SAR 3 billion of Provisional Sum works packages for the Racecourse project. These packages are delivered through a Management Contractor under a FIDIC-based contract. The role involves leading a team of Commercial Leads embedded across five delivery streams, overseeing 20-30 packages each, and managing a total scope of up to 75 procurement packages. The successful candidate will be responsible for the full commercial lifecycle, from procurement strategy to final account, ensuring Qiddiya's commercial interests are protected at every stage.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee procurement and commercial management activities for approximately SAR 3 billion of Provisional Sum works packages delivered via a Management Contractor under a FIDIC-based contract.
• Oversee and monitor procurement activities, programmes, and package awards undertaken by the Management Contractor, ensuring strict compliance with Schedule 28 procurement procedures and project governance requirements.
• Manage and coordinate a team of approximately 20 Commercial Leads and wider commercial staff, providing leadership, direction, and mentoring throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate with Design Management teams to ensure the timely release of IFT information in accordance with approved design release schedules.
• Manage supply chain engagement, including Expressions of Interest (EOIs), Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), Pre-Qualification Questionnaires (PQQs), market sounding, contractor assessments, interviews, and site visits.
• Identify, assess, and prequalify suitable contractors and specialist subcontractors across up to 75 procurement packages.
• Lead detailed commercial tender evaluations, tender clarification meetings, and commercial negotiations, reviewing submissions, contractual qualifications, deviations, and commercial risks.
• Prepare tender reports, governance papers, and executive presentations to support internal approvals.
• Work closely with Package Commercial Managers and the Management Contractor throughout the lifecycle of awarded works packages, providing commercial analysis on variations, valuations, claims, and other contractual matters.
• Monitor commercial performance, procurement risks, and contractor compliance, protecting Qiddiya's commercial interests through to final account.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree (Hons) in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10+ years of commercial and procurement experience on major construction, infrastructure, or giga-projects, including Management Contracting and FIDIC-based procurement environments.
• MRICS qualification is preferred.

Essential Skills and Attributes

• Strong experience in procurement governance, tendering, subcontractor selection, commercial negotiations, contract administration, and claims management.
• Proven ability to lead and manage large commercial teams across multiple concurrent packages in a fast-paced project environment.
• Experience managing procurement through the full lifecycle from strategy and prequalification to final account and dispute resolution.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to interface across design, delivery, and governance functions.
• Familiarity with procurement systems, project management software, and risk management principles.

Work Environment

This role operates within a dynamic and fast-paced project environment, contributing to one of Qiddiya's landmark developments. The position is based in Riyadh and is a full-time commitment.