Contracts Directors x 2 (PPP/Transport) - Riyadh Based

Contracts Directors x 2 (Transport/Rail)

Office based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Digby Morris is currently working on behalf of a major government backed transport project in Riyadh and is seeking 2 x Contracts Directors to work directly for the client/owner team.

1. Contract Director – EPC+F (Transport / Rail Delivery)

Leads the end-to-end procurement of a major EPC+F rail/transport package , managing tender strategy, documentation, bid evaluation, commercial negotiations, and risk allocation. This role focuses on the technical delivery side of procurement , ensuring the design, engineering scope, delivery methodology, and financing model are fully integrated into a bankable, award-ready contract. Requires strong experience managing interfaces between EPC and PPP packages and steering advisors (technical, legal, financial) to achieve balanced commercial outcomes.

1. Director of Contract Management – PPP (Regional Links / Rail PPP Transaction)

Oversees the full PPP transaction process for a large regional rail / transportation link, including deal structuring, tender governance, regulatory approvals, commercial negotiations, and stakeholder management across ministries, authorities, and investors. This role is more commercial / deal–focused , ensuring compliance with the Saudi PPP framework, managing transaction advisors, and guiding the project through to financial close and contract award.

Candidate Profile – What we’re looking for

Degree (post-graduate preferred) and 15+ years’ experience leading tendering for major infrastructure projects , ideally transport/rail.

• Proven experience in large PPP and/or EPC+F contract procurement , including bid evaluation, contract drafting, risk allocation, and negotiations.
• Strong commercial and legal understanding of contract structures, procurement frameworks, and project agreements.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, working with internal leadership, external authorities, and transaction advisors.
• GCC or KSA experience is highly desirable; familiarity with PPP regulatory frameworks is an advantage.