About the Role

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Qiddiya Investment Company is seeking an experienced Director - Commercial MEP to lead the commercial and cost management of major mechanical, electrical, plumbing and ICT packages for the MBS Stadium project.

This is a key leadership role within one of Qiddiya’s landmark developments, with commercial responsibility for MEP and technology packages valued at approximately SAR 2.4 billion. With most packages already procured, the position will focus primarily on post-contract commercial management, including cost control, contract administration, change management, forecasting, claims and the commercial close-out of complex packages.

The successful candidate will be a specialist MEP Quantity Surveyor or commercial professional with extensive experience managing building-services packages on large and technically demanding construction projects. This is not a procurement-led position. We are looking for someone with deep MEP cost and commercial expertise who can protect Qiddiya’s commercial position while working constructively with contractors, consultants and project stakeholders.

You will lead the commercial management of the MEP packages, supported by a junior internal team and an external cost consultant. The role requires a proactive and collaborative leader who can provide clear commercial direction, confidently manage negotiations and maintain strong control over cost, risk and contractual performance.

Qiddiya’s careers proposition centres on joining a PIF giga project, contributing to Saudi Vision 2030 and becoming a “Playmaker” within Saudi Arabia’s entertainment, sports and cultural transformation

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial and cost management of MEP and ICT packages valued at approximately SAR 2.4 billion across the MBS Stadium project.
• Take ownership of post-contract commercial management across the assigned packages, ensuring effective cost control, contractual compliance and protection of Qiddiya’s commercial interests.
• Lead the administration and commercial interpretation of contracts, including variations, claims, payment applications, commercial correspondence and contractual notices.
• Establish and maintain robust cost reporting, forecasting, cash-flow monitoring and change-control processes.
• Review contractor submissions, valuations and commercial proposals, ensuring that all recommendations are supported by appropriate commercial and contractual analysis.
• Lead negotiations with contractors, consultants and other delivery partners to achieve fair, timely and commercially advantageous outcomes.
• Identify emerging commercial and contractual risks and implement appropriate mitigation strategies before they affect project cost or delivery.
• Manage the commercial implications of design development, scope changes, technical interfaces and programme impacts across complex MEP systems.
• Work closely with project management, design, engineering, construction, planning, finance and legal teams to support informed decision-making.
• Provide clear and accurate commercial reporting to project and senior leadership, highlighting cost movements, risk exposure, claims and required interventions.
• Lead and develop the internal commercial team while providing effective oversight and direction to the external cost consultant.
• Support the commercial close-out of packages, including final accounts, claims resolution and the completion of all contractual obligations.
• Build productive relationships with contractors and consultants while maintaining appropriate commercial challenge and governance.

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.