About Turner & Townsend

Turner & Townsend is committed to delivering superior outcomes for clients, fostering individual potential, and contributing to a thriving society. The company supports major global clients in executing ambitious and highly technical projects across more than 130 countries. The team operates within a dynamic, innovative, and client-focused culture that is also inclusive.

The Role of Commercial Director

We are seeking a Commercial Director - Major Programmes to join our expanding infrastructure team in Riyadh, KSA. This full-time leadership position involves providing strategic direction on major programmes, with a primary focus on post-contract delivery and driving commercial success, all while upholding Turner & Townsend's core values.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the principal point of contact for cost management matters and lead the Turner & Townsend team.
• Lead and motivate team members, providing necessary direction to inspire high performance and contribution.
• Undertake key account roles, ensuring project execution and maintaining client relationships as required.
• Deliver assurance services to projects, including peer review, gateway review, maturity assessments, readiness reviews, and performance audits.
• Periodically assume major program delivery roles, leading the Turner & Townsend commission team to achieve successful "steady state" delivery and manage transitions.
• Provide oversight and assurance for Turner & Townsend's major programs within the region.
• Identify organizational needs, develop recruitment plans, and define role specifications.
• Play a significant role in infrastructure business development activities for the cost center.
• Support the development and implementation of marketing and business development strategies.
• Offer solutions to clients and collaborate with the business development team on sales proposals, qualification packages, and presentations.
• Coordinate with project team leaders on project negotiations and execution.
• Collaborate effectively with other business divisions and teams.
• Ensure high-quality service delivery by utilizing Turner & Townsend systems, policies, and procedures, managing time, planning, and organizing for excellence.
• Demonstrate understanding of commercial business drivers and ensure work aligns with these, contributing to business opportunity development.
• Show a commitment to challenge, innovation, and continuous improvement within the Cost Management discipline.
• Take responsibility for Business Unit (BU) performance and project Profit & Loss (P/L).
• Identify and understand areas for opportunity and development.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will be an agile and emotionally intelligent leader with a proven track record in the technical delivery of major programmes. Experience in international and cross-sector environments, particularly in multi-cultural settings, is advantageous. This role requires a cost management generalist, proficient in estimating, cost control, scheduling, risk management, change management, performance measurement, and reporting, with demonstrated expertise in major delivery programmes. Candidates should operate at a senior level and be comfortable presenting to large groups and senior-level client bases.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum of 20 years of relevant experience.
• Degree in Quantity Surveying or a related field.
• MRICS qualified (FRICS is considered a plus).
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
• Experience in developing and mentoring teams.

Working Environment and Expectations

This role requires a commitment to enabling continued growth within the market. The successful candidate will be a developer of talent, enjoying the coaching of early to mid-career cost management staff to help them achieve personal and business goals. The ability to work effectively with remote staff across global time zones is essential, alongside strong organizational and administrative capabilities.