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 Executive Director &ndash; Construction Innovation
 
 
 
 
 Major Mixed-Use Master Planned Development
 
 
 
 
 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
 
 
 
 
 
 
 A major international developer delivering a $Multi-Billion mixed-use master planned developments is seeking an
 
 Executive Director &ndash; Construction Innovation
 
 to lead the strategic transformation of how large-scale assets are delivered.
 
 
 
 
 
 This is a
 
 programme-level leadership role
 
 focused on advancing industrialised construction, improving delivery predictability, and embedding innovative construction methodologies across a complex portfolio of residential, hospitality, retail, entertainment and infrastructure projects.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 The Opportunity
 
 
 
 
 
 
 The organisation is delivering a multi-asset development programme of exceptional scale and complexity. As construction volumes increase, the business is seeking to institutionalise
 
 Modern Methods of Construction (MMC), off-site manufacturing, and advanced delivery systems
 
 to improve productivity, reduce programme risk, and accelerate delivery.
 
 
 
 
 
 The Executive Director will operate as a strategic enabler across the development programme, working with delivery teams, designers, contractors and supply chain partners to embed
 
 repeatable, scalable construction systems
 
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 Key Responsibilities
 
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 Define and lead the organisation&rsquo;s
 
 construction innovation strategy
 
 across the development programme.
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 Drive adoption of
 
 Modern Methods of Construction (MMC), industrialised construction and prefabricated building systems
 
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 Identify opportunities to improve construction productivity, programme certainty and scalability.
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 Establish frameworks, standards and governance models to support adoption of innovative construction methodologies.
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 Work closely with procurement and supply chain functions to develop
 
 manufacturing partnerships and off-site production capability
 
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 Translate pilot initiatives into
 
 programme-wide delivery frameworks and repeatable construction models
 
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 Support delivery teams in integrating new technologies and construction approaches while maintaining commercial viability and operational practicality.
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 Candidate Profile
 
 
 
 
 
 The role requires a senior construction or development executive with experience delivering
 
 large, complex development programmes
 
 and driving innovation across the delivery ecosystem.
 
 
 Candidates are likely to come from:
 
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 major international developers
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 Tier 1 contractors
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 global programme management consultancies
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 large infrastructure or giga-project environments
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 Experience should include:
 
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 18+ years in large-scale construction, infrastructure or real estate development
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 leadership of multi-asset programmes or major master developments
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 exposure to
 
 industrialised construction, modular delivery or advanced construction methodologies
 
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 strong understanding of programme governance, supply chain integration and large project ecosystems
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 The successful candidate will be a
 
 strategic thinker capable of translating innovation into practical delivery outcomes at programme scale
 
 .
 
 
 
 
 
 Why This Role
 
 
 
 
 
 This is a rare opportunity to shape how one of the world&rsquo;s most ambitious development programmes is delivered, embedding
 
 next-generation construction methodologies and scalable delivery systems
 
 across a complex portfolio of projects.
 
 
 
 
 
 The role sits at the intersection of
 
 strategy, delivery and innovation
 
 , and will play a critical role in improving construction performance and programme scalability.
 
 
 
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Executive Director Construction Innovation & MMC

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 Legal Counsel (4-6yrs PQE) &ndash; Construction Disputes &amp; Claims
 
 
 
 
 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
 
 
 
 
 
 
 We are representing a major developer delivering one of the Middle East's most ambitious large-scale development programmes.
 
 
 
 
 
 As part of the in-house legal team, this role will provide strategic legal support across a portfolio of major construction and infrastructure projects, advising on contentious construction matters, claims, disputes, arbitrations and complex commercial agreements.
 
 
 
 
 
 Working closely with project delivery, commercial, procurement and executive leadership teams, the successful candidate will play a key role in managing legal risk across multiple high-value developments and supporting the successful delivery of landmark projects.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 &bull; Advise on contentious construction matters, including claims, disputes, arbitrations and settlements.
 
 
 &bull; Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of construction, commercial and project-related agreements.
 
 
 &bull; Support project teams on contract administration, claims management and dispute avoidance strategies.
 
 
 &bull; Provide practical legal advice on commercial, contractual and business risk.
 
 
 &bull; Manage external counsel and specialist legal advisers.
 
 
 &bull; Assist with dispute resolution, settlement negotiations and arbitration proceedings.
 
 
 &bull; Deliver training and guidance to internal stakeholders on contractual and legal matters.
 
 
 &bull; Work closely with procurement, commercial, development and project delivery teams throughout the project lifecycle.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Candidate Profile
 
 
 
 
 
 
 &bull; Qualified solicitor, lawyer, attorney or barrister.
 
 
 &bull; Approximately
 
 4&ndash;6 years' post-qualification experience
 
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 &bull; Strong contentious construction background gained within a recognised international or regional law firm.
 
 
 &bull; Experience advising on major construction, infrastructure, real estate or energy projects.
 
 
 &bull; Exposure to arbitration, adjudication, litigation and complex construction claims.
 
 
 &bull; Strong drafting, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
 
 
 &bull; Commercially minded with the ability to provide pragmatic, solutions-focused advice.
 
 
 &bull; Previous Middle East experience would be advantageous but is not essential.
 
 
 
 
 
 This represents an opportunity to move in-house and work on some of the region's most significant development and infrastructure programmes, providing direct exposure to major projects, senior stakeholders and complex legal matters from strategy through delivery.
 
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Legal Counsel (4-6yrs PQE) – Construction Disputes & Claims

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Legal Counsel (4-6yrs PQE) – Construction Disputes & Claims