Commercial Director – Saudi Arabia

About the role

The Commercial Director will lead the commercial management of AtkinsRéalis’ portfolio of engineering and consultancy projects in Saudi Arabia. Reporting to senior leadership, you will ensure that each project meets its contractual obligations, financial targets and internal governance standards while driving profitability.

Key responsibilities

• Interpret and enforce AtkinsRéalis’ rights and responsibilities across all Saudi projects.
• Support Project Directors to deliver projects within agreed profit margins and financial objectives.
• Coordinate commercial appointments with internal business sectors and sub‑consultants.
• Develop and maintain commercial administration, change‑control, risk and variation registers in line with the company’s Business Management System.
• Provide commercial training and mentorship to project‑management and design teams.
• Escalate and report claims against professional indemnity insurance and conduct commercial audits of live projects.
• Review monthly financial reports, manage risk registers and influence risk‑to‑margin conversion.
• Liaise with finance teams on debt management and project contingency.

Required profile

• Minimum 15 years of commercial experience in large design‑and‑construct projects.
• Proven track record of delivering projects within contractual and financial frameworks.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder‑management capabilities.
• In‑depth knowledge of engineering consultancy processes and risk management.

Required skills

• Contract and commercial correspondence
• Knowledge of the site operations process
• Senior level commercial experience on at least one major design and construct project
• Preparation of financial models and pricing proposals
• Management of variations and claims processes
• Knowledge of the design process in the project lifecycle
• Risk management process and practice