About the Role
Qiddiya Investment Company is seeking an experienced Director - MEP Commercial to lead the commercial management of major Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing (MEP) and ICT packages across one of the Kingdom's most ambitious development programmes.
This is a senior leadership role for a commercially focused MEP cost specialist with extensive experience managing large and complex construction packages. The successful candidate will provide strategic commercial oversight, drive value optimization, manage commercial risk, and lead negotiations across high-value contracts while collaborating closely with project, delivery, and consultant teams.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the commercial management of major MEP and ICT packages valued at approximately SAR 2.4 billion.
- Oversee cost control, change management, valuation, forecasting, and commercial reporting throughout the project lifecycle.
- Manage commercial risk and opportunities, ensuring best value outcomes while maintaining project objectives.
- Lead contract administration activities and support dispute avoidance and resolution where required.
- Direct and mentor a team of commercial professionals while managing external cost consultants.
- Review and challenge contractor submissions, variations, claims, and commercial proposals.
- Support project leadership in strategic commercial decision-making and stakeholder engagement.
- Drive collaborative relationships with contractors, consultants, and internal project teams.
- Ensure compliance with contractual, commercial, and governance requirements.
What We're Looking For
We are seeking an ambitious and driven commercial professional who combines technical MEP expertise with strong commercial acumen. The ideal candidate will be a trusted advisor capable of influencing key stakeholders, leading complex negotiations, and driving successful commercial outcomes across some of the region's most significant developments.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Minimum 15 years of commercial and cost management experience, preferably within large-scale construction projects.
- Proven background as an MEP Quantity Surveyor or MEP Commercial Lead with strong cost management expertise.
- Extensive experience managing high-value MEP contracts and complex project commercial activities.
- Demonstrated ability to lead commercial teams and external consulting partners.
- Strong understanding of contract administration, change management, claims, and cost reporting.
- Experience working on large-scale developments, infrastructure, mixed-use, transportation, or major venue projects.
- Middle East experience is preferred.
- Excellent negotiation, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
- Collaborative, proactive, and solutions-oriented approach to project delivery.