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Buro Happold

<div>Director of Project Design Management 
Want to work with the most sought-after minds and most talked-about projects? Your experience of Design Management in Engineering Consultancy might just make you our new Design Management Director. 
Job description 
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&rsquo;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&rsquo;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&rsquo;s the hardest thing. This is a genuine opportunity to make impact - and leave real legacy. 
Your key duties 
The role entails providing strategic leadership to clients and overseeing major buildings and infrastructure projects across the Middle East. It also carries the accountability for the successful delivery of complex, multidisciplinary projects, ensuring the highest standards of quality, commercial performance, and client satisfaction. Acting as a trusted senior advisor, the director will be the primary client interface, working closely with local partners and regional leadership. 
Key Responsibilities 
Strategic Project Delivery<ul><li>
Scope Management: Define and manage project scope to ensure alignment with client expectations and organisational objectives.</li><li>
Schedule Management: Oversee the development and governance of robust project programmes to achieve timely delivery.</li><li>
Quality Assurance: Establish and maintain quality control processes to ensure all deliverables meet internal and client standards.</li><li>
Financial Oversight: Provide strategic supervision of project budgets, financial performance, and risk management.</li><li>
Governance &amp; Commercial Control: Implement and uphold strong commercial and governance practices.</li></ul> 
Leadership<ul><li>
Client Engagement: Lead senior‑level client meetings and act as a trusted advisor.</li><li>
Mentorship: Coach and mentor senior staff, supporting succession planning and professional development.</li><li>
Design Leadership: Guide teams in resolving complex project challenges through integrated, multidisciplinary solutions.</li><li>
Service Growth: Identify opportunities to promote Buro Happold&rsquo;s wider service offerings.</li><li>
Team Leadership: Foster a positive, high‑performance team culture in appointed Buro Happold project teams.</li></ul> 
Collaboration<ul><li>
Cross‑Discipline Working: Support collaboration across disciplines, regions, and business units to deliver exceptional outcomes.</li><li>
Knowledge Sharing: Contribute to the wider practice by sharing lessons learned, best practice, and thought leadership.</li><li>
Role Modelling: Champion collaborative behaviours and inclusive ways of working in appointed Buro Happold project teams.</li></ul> 
Technical &amp; Professional Excellence<ul><li>
Technology Integration: Advise on the strategic use of digital tools and project technologies to enhance delivery and client value.</li><li>
Deliverable Quality: Ensure all reports, presentations, models, and drawings are produced to the highest professional standards.</li><li>
Quality Compliance: Enforce compliance with Buro Happold&rsquo;s internal quality management systems.</li><li>
Professional Development: Promote continuous learning, CPD, and awareness of industry and technical advancements.</li></ul> 
Your skills and experience<ul><li>
Degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Master Planning.</li><li>
Proven experience in a senior leadership role with at least 5 years in the Middle East.</li><li>
Project management qualification (e.g., PMP) or significant project delivery experience.</li><li>
Professional accreditation from a recognised organisation.</li><li>
Strong technical background in multidisciplinary building and infrastructure design.</li><li>
Proven experience in strategic project delivery and team leadership, including managing remote teams.</li><li>
Excellent communication skills, capable of engaging with senior clients and collaborators.</li><li>
Understanding of Middle East policies and regulations.</li><li>
Experience in managing multidisciplinary LDC projects, overseeing financial and technical performance, and creating and managing programmes.</li><li>
Experience in developing long term relationships with clients and collaborators, and leading fee estimates, proposals, and negotiating terms and conditions.</li><li>
Familiarity with Project Management information systems (e.g., Aconex).</li></ul> 
What we offer you<ul><li>
Bring your knowledge and expertise to one of the world&rsquo;s most respected consultancies.</li><li>
Hybrid working arrangements</li><li>
Attractive salary and benefits package</li><li>
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</li><li>
Entitlement to two memberships to professional bodies or subscriptions</li><li>
An international culture that wherever your career takes you at Buro Happold, you won&rsquo;t be far from the exceptional.</li></ul> 
At Buro Happold, everyone else&rsquo;s extraordinary is just our everyday.
Apply today and be a part of our legacy. 
A place for everyone 
Buro Happold values individual's flexible approaches to working patterns as an important part of the way you work and achieve balance. We welcome applications from those who are seeking flexibility in their careers. 
Our exceptional portfolio of projects is the result of the diversity of thought, identities, backgrounds and experiences that shape us. Appreciating each other&rsquo;s differences is key, we want employees to feel they don&rsquo;t have to mask elements of their identity to thrive. 
We are working to change the lack of representation of marginalised groups in the built environment and are particularly keen to hear from anyone who feels they are underrepresented in the industry. We have much to learn from one another. Embracing difference allows us to develop the most innovative and elegant solutions.
Please let us know if there are any adjustments, we could make to the application process to make it easier and more comfortable for you. Contact recruitment@burohappold.com so we can work with you to support you throughout your application. 
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Design Management Director

<div>Want to work with the most sought-after minds and the most talked-about projects? Your expertise in Finance might just make you our new Finance Manager based in Jeddah. 
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&rsquo;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&rsquo;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&rsquo;s the hardest thing. This is a genuine opportunity to make impact - and leave real legacy. 
Buro Happold is seeking a Finance Manager to join our Jeddah office.
Reporting to the KSA Head of Finance, you will take ownership of end to end finance activities for a key client entity and associated projects in Saudi Arabia. This is a hands on role requiring strong technical expertise, sound judgement, and confidence working closely with senior stakeholders.
You will be part of a wider regional finance team, contributing to robust governance, strong compliance, and high quality financial insight that supports effective decision making.
A Saudi National candidate is strongly preferred for this position.
Responsibilities
Financial Operations &amp; Control<ul><li>
Manage day‑to‑day finance operations including payables, receivables, general ledger, cash management, and month‑end close</li><li>
Ensure accurate accounting records in line with IFRS as adopted in KSA</li><li>
Maintain strong internal controls, documentation, and audit trails</li></ul>
Tax, Compliance &amp; Statutory Reporting<ul><li>
Register, activate, and maintain all relevant KSA tax and e‑invoicing portals (including ZATCA, Etimad, and related systems)</li><li>
Prepare, review, and submit VAT and WHT returns in line with statutory deadlines</li><li>
Support Corporate Income Tax filings and ongoing compliance matters</li><li>
Prepare statutory financial statements and manage the external audit process</li></ul>
Invoicing, Cash &amp; Project Support<ul><li>
Issue client invoices in full compliance with KSA e‑invoicing regulations, including tracking and submission</li><li>
Monitor bank accounts, cashflow, and accounting entries</li><li>
Support project teams with revenue recognition, cost tracking, budgeting, and forecasting</li><li>
Liaise closely with project controls and commercial teams to ensure financial accuracy</li></ul>
Reporting &amp; Stakeholder Management<ul><li>
Prepare periodic financial reports for internal stakeholders and senior leadership</li><li>
Act as a key contact for auditors, advisors, and partner finance teams</li><li>
Liaise with BH KSA Finance for consolidation and reporting requirements</li><li>
Manage finance‑related matters for the Jeddah office as required</li></ul>
Your skills and experience<ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Accounting or Finance</li><li>
Professional qualification preferred: SOCPA, ACCA, CPA, or CMA</li><li>
5+ years&rsquo; finance experience in Saudi Arabia, with hands on exposure to ZATCA VAT/WHT and KSA e invoicing portals</li><li>
Proven experience across payables, receivables, general ledger, month end close, cash management, and statutory reporting</li><li>
Experience preparing audited financial statements and working with external auditors</li><li>
Exposure to professional services, engineering, construction, or similar project based environments</li><li>
Strong systems experience (Oracle, SAP, MS Dynamics); Power BI an advantage</li><li>
Advanced Excel skills including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP</li><li>
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Arabic and English</li><li>
Strong stakeholder engagement skills and ability to work confidently with senior leadership</li><li>
Highly organised, able to work independently, prioritise effectively, and deliver to tight deadlines</li></ul>
Style &amp; behaviours<ul><li>
Take ownership and make timely, well judged decisions</li><li>
Prioritise effectively and manage expectations with multiple stakeholders</li><li>
Collaborate across finance and non finance teams on cross functional initiatives</li><li>
Deliver clear, accurate reports and presentations to a high professional standard</li><li>
Stay current on KSA tax and regulatory changes and apply best practice</li><li>
Proactively strengthen digital and data capabilities and support continuous improvement</li></ul>
What we offer you
Bring your knowledge and expertise to one of the world&rsquo;s most respected consultancies.<ul><li>
Hybrid working arrangements</li><li>
Attractive salary and benefits package</li><li>
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</li><li>
Entitlement to two memberships to professional bodies or subscriptions</li><li>
An international culture that wherever your career takes you at Buro Happold, you won&rsquo;t be far from the exceptional.</li></ul> 
At Buro Happold, everyone else&rsquo;s extraordinary is just our everyday.
Apply today and be a part of our legacy. 
A place for everyone
Buro Happold values individual's flexible approaches to working patterns as an important part of the way you work and achieve balance. We welcome applications from those who are seeking flexibility in their careers.
Our exceptional portfolio of projects is the result of the diversity of thought, identities, backgrounds and experiences that shape us. Appreciating each other&rsquo;s differences is key, we want employees to feel they don&rsquo;t have to mask elements of their identity to thrive.
We are working to change the lack of representation of marginalised groups in the built environment and are particularly keen to hear from anyone who feels they are underrepresented in the industry. We have much to learn from one another. Embracing difference allows us to develop the most innovative and elegant solutions.
Please let us know if there are any adjustments, we could make to the application process to make it easier and more comfortable for you. Contact recruitment@burohappold.com so we can work with you to support you throughout your application. 
#LI-ID001</div>

Finance Manager

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