Commercial and Contracts Manager

3 months ago

الرياض, Saudi Arabia Buro Happold Full time

Want to work with the most sought-after minds and most talked-about projects? Your experience of Commercial Contracts Management in Engineering Consultancy might just make you our new Commercial and Contract Manager.

**Here at Buro Happold, expect the exceptional.**

From the projects you will work on to the clients we work with. From career-defining opportunities to an inclusive and diverse practice where we all contribute to a more equitable world. From our reputation to our relationships. Wherever your Buro Happold career takes you, it’ll be anything but ordinary.

**Your next role**

Buro Happold has a clear strategic plan, strong learning culture and entrepreneurial mindset that will allow you to thrive.

You’ll be part of something bigger than us all where sustainability, equity, social and performance outcomes matter. All of Buro Happold is committed to doing the right thing, even when that’s the hardest thing. This is a genuine opportunity to make impact - and leave real legacy.

**Your key duties**

Contractual and Commercial Strategy
- Develop and implement commercial strategies that align with project goals and optimize financial outcomes.
- Lead the preparation, negotiation, and finalization of consultancy, contractor, and supplier contracts, ensuring favourable commercial terms for the company.

Contract Administration
- Oversee the administration of all contracts, ensuring adherence to commercial terms, timelines, and budgetary constraints.
- Track contract performance and financial implications, ensuring timely invoicing, payment tracking, and cost forecasting.
- Manage variations, claims, and change orders, ensuring they are captured and reflected in financial reporting.

Financial Management
- Ensure cost control measures are in place to monitor project budgets, cash flows, and profitability.
- Provide commercial support to project teams, offering insights into budget impacts and strategies to improve financial performance.
- Lead the assessment of contract variations and claims, ensuring timely resolution to maximize financial returns.

Risk Management and Mitigation
- Identify and mitigate commercial risks throughout the contract lifecycle, advising on contractual provisions that protect the company’s interests.
- Establish and maintain a comprehensive risk register for the project, regularly updating senior management on mitigation strategies.

Contract Negotiation and Compliance
- Negotiate contract terms with clients, contractors, and subcontractors, ensuring that all contracts are favourable and comply with local and international regulations.
- Ensure contracts comply with Saudi legal requirements and company policies, with a focus on maximizing commercial opportunities and minimizing liabilities.

Stakeholder Management
- Act as the key commercial liaison between the project team, client, and subcontractors, ensuring all parties are aligned on commercial deliverables.
- Provide commercial and contractual advice to internal stakeholders, including project managers, finance teams, and legal advisors.

Dispute Resolution
- Handle commercial disputes or claims, working with legal teams to resolve issues related to non-performance, delays, or variations.
- Manage any formal dispute resolution processes, including arbitration or litigation, if required.

Reporting and Analysis
- Produce regular commercial reports for senior management, providing insights into contract performance, risk exposure, and financial progress.
- Conduct detailed contract analysis to ensure all commercial targets are being met and recommend actions to improve profitability.

**Your skills and experience**
- Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or a related field
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in commercial contract management, preferably within an engineering consultancy or construction environment.
- Proven track record of managing large-scale, multi-million-dollar contracts in the Middle East, with experience in Saudi Arabia preferred.
- Strong commercial acumen with deep knowledge of FIDIC contracts and other relevant frameworks.
- Expertise in contract negotiation, cost control, and financial forecasting.
- Experience managing commercial risks and disputes in complex project environments.
- Proficiency in contract management software and MS Office Suite
- Fluency in English is essential, Arabic is an advantage.

**What we offer you**
- Bring your knowledge and expertise to one of the world’s most respected consultancies.
- Hybrid working arrangements
- Attractive salary and benefits package
- A strong commitment to your continuous development. Whatever stage in your career, we have a learning and development programme that will enable and empower you
- Entitlement to two memberships to professional bodies or subscriptions
- An international culture that wherever your career takes you at Buro Happold, you won’t be far from the exceptional.

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