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<div>WSP is providing Project Management Services (PMS) for one of Riyadh&rsquo;s flagship mixed-use and public realm developments. The project encompasses extensive infrastructure, landscaping, utilities, and iconic facilities designed to transform the city into a globally recognized destination for culture, recreation, and sustainability.
The Construction Director will lead the overall construction management function on-site, ensuring delivery of all project components in accordance with contractual requirements, design specifications, quality standards, and schedule milestones. The role requires strong leadership, strategic planning, and coordination with multiple stakeholders, including contractors, consultants, and the client&rsquo;s delivery team.</div>
 <div><ul><li>Lead and manage the construction delivery strategy across multiple packages and disciplines.
</li><li>Oversee site execution to ensure adherence to the approved construction plan, specifications, and safety standards.
</li><li>Coordinate with project controls, design management, and HSE teams to maintain project performance indicators.
</li><li>Review contractors&rsquo; construction methodologies, schedules, and resource allocations.
</li><li>Drive progress monitoring, risk management, and mitigation planning.
</li><li>Chair regular site coordination, progress, and stakeholder meetings.
</li><li>Provide leadership to site-based construction teams, including package managers and discipline leads.
</li><li>Ensure timely review and resolution of technical and contractual issues arising during construction.
</li><li>Liaise closely with the client&rsquo;s representatives, design consultants, and WSP&rsquo;s internal management to ensure seamless project communication.
</li><li>Oversee handover and close-out procedures, ensuring all deliverables and quality requirements are met.</li></ul></div>
 <div><ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field (Master&rsquo;s degree preferred).
</li><li>Minimum 20 years of experience, with at least 10 years in a leadership role on large-scale infrastructure, mixed-use, or public realm projects.
</li><li>Proven track record in delivering complex, multi-package programs within a PMC or consultant environment.
</li><li>Strong understanding of construction sequencing, risk management, and cost/schedule control.
</li><li>Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
</li><li>Deep familiarity with local construction regulations, codes, and safety standards.
</li><li>Chartered or professional engineering accreditation (e.g., PMP, CEng, PE) is an advantage.
</li></ul>Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.
Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.
With us, you can. Apply today.</div> <div></div>

Construction Director

KEO International Consultants

<div>Overview:
<div>
KEO is a creative enterprise, where innovation is a way of life. We are uniquely resourced with end-to-end services to take clients from inspiration &ndash; through conceptualization &ndash; to realization of planning, design or project delivery in the built and natural environments. For over 60 years we&rsquo;ve led with vision, contributing to many of the world&rsquo;s most ambitious projects, iconic places, remarkable experiences and prosperous communities.</div><div></div><div> 
As a highly integrated and agile AEP/PMCM firm, KEO is recognized by ENR as one of the Top 225 International Design Firms and one of the Top 20 International PM/CM Firms. We are also ranked by World Architecture as the 51st largest global architecture firm and the #1 Firm in the Middle East Region in their 2024 WA100 Survey.</div><div></div><div> 
We invite you to join us. Why?</div><div></div><div> 
When you join KEO, you&rsquo;ll discover more than just a job &ndash; you&rsquo;ll find a supportive environment that fosters your professional development through internal global mobility and career development and does so within a culture that supports company-wide health and well-being through on-demand counselling services and regular workplace clinics. You will be invited to celebrate community events such as sports days, fun-runs, in-house sports teams and beach clean ups. In addition to your competitive package and benefits you will have access to a suite of policies that include hybrid working arrangements, individual athletic sponsorship, study assistance sponsorship, employee referral rewards.</div>
Responsibilities:
<div>
Our newest opportunity is for a talented Construction Director to join our Project Management Division based inRiyadh, KSA. This position is responsible for ensuring all Consrucion matters are managed as per clien needs.</div><div></div><div> 
We envisage success in this role to include;
</div><ul><li>Developing and maintaining professional and meaningful relationships with the client to ensure program and project requirements are being satisfied.</li><li>
Ensuring the delivery of the contracted Project and Construction Management services to the client.</li><li>
Managing and directing the development and maintenance of the program and project schedules for all phases of the project including planning, design and construction.</li><li>
Ensuring the physical implementation of Divisional Health &amp; Safety policy and procedures.</li><li>
Ensuring the physical implementation of Divisional QA / QC policy and procedures.</li><li>
Ensuring compliance with all KEO internal processes and procedures.</li><li>
Preparing staff loading schedules and monitor performance &ndash; profit &amp; loss responsibility.</li><li>
Managing planning, design and construction on large projects and programs.</li><li>
Ensuring projects and programs meet financial objectives.</li></ul>
Qualifications:
<div>
**Roads, Bridges &amp; Highways Experience is Required**</div><div></div><div> 
To be successful in this dynamic opportunity, we envision that your career journey to date will include 25 years of work experience partnered with a Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering.</div><div> 
Member of Professional Engineering or Construction Management Society or other recognized body is desirable.</div><div></div><div> 
KEO&rsquo;s performance is founded upon integrity, results, innovation, safety and our people. We embrace diversity and recognise its&rsquo; contribution to client success wherever we work.</div><div> 
We are excited to hear how you can partner with our award-winning team and treat all expressions of interest confidentially.</div></div>

Jigsaw MENA FZE

Overview Our client is looking to recruit an Associate Director - Development Communications (Delivery) to support the development of communications strategy that promote our clients' projects and credibly positions its City wide development. He / she will take ownership of developing and delivering communications plans for a set of districts and / or assets at City level. You will be responsible for managing narrative and messaging, creating engaging copy, both long and short form across multiple channels, and bringing the journey of developing and delivering our clients mega City project to life for key audiences. Responsibilities <ul><li>Strategy & Leadership: Develop and execute a comprehensive communication plan for an assigned set of districts or assets, aligned with the company's business goals, growth objectives and overarching communications strategy.</li><li>Collaboration with Internal Teams: Work closely with development, delivery and contractor teams across their assigned districts / assets to understand project progress, upcoming milestones and delivery methods to drive communication strategy. Identify communication opportunities and support the internal and external communication of key milestones / updates.</li><li>Internal Communications: Support preparation of, coordinate, review and manage internal communications including (but not limited to); newsletters, ad hoc communications, reports and other communications to program leadership and the broader project teams.</li><li>Storytelling and Engagement: Lead creative copywriting and content creation that informs and engages internal and external audiences through supporting media relations activities.</li><li>Brand Guardianship: Champion and reinforce our clients brand, ensuring that is consistently applied across all communications in line with branding and style guidelines.</li><li>Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with key internal and external stakeholders including development, corporate marketing and district / asset owners to ensure objectives align. Responsible for stakeholder engagement within the project team, internal and external partners, suppliers and stakeholders.</li></ul> Qualifications <ul><li>Bachelors degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Business Administration, or a relevant related field.</li><li>Minimum of 8+ years' experience in corporate communications, public relations or stakeholder engagement, preferably in the construction or infrastructure sectors.</li><li>Leadership: Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills. Proven track record in developing and implementing compelling communication strategies that engage diverse audiences.</li><li>Technical Skills: Proficiency in using a range of communication platforms, tools and methods to deliver impactful messaging and measuring its effectiveness.</li><li>Project Management: Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and work in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>Development / Delivery: Prior experience working in a similar role on a construction program or within a corporate, government department or agency department is preferred.</li></ul>

Associate Director - Development Communications (Construction Delivery)

dmg events

<div>
 
 
 About us
 
 
 
 dmg events is an international exhibitions and publishing company. We attract more than 425,000 visitors to our global portfolio of 80 exhibitions each year. Through our global events, our aim is simple. We want to accelerate business through face-to-face events, which is why we work so hard to bring people together, creating opportunities for them to network, learn and do business. dmg events is part of the Daily Mail Group Trust (DMGT). DMGT Manages a diverse, multinational portfolio of companies with total revenues of &pound;2bn, that provide businesses and consumers with compelling information, analysis, insight, events, news and entertainment
 
 .
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Job Description:
 
 
 
 
 Sales and Sponsorship:
 
 
 <ul>
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 To be responsible for the revenue generation through the direct sales team who sell exhibition stands and sponsorship packages to achieve agreed sales targets.
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 Responsible for generating sales strategy for portfolio of products going forward.
 </li>
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 Ensuring strong sales culture amongst the team, clear deadlines, targets and responsibilities.
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 Coaching and mentoring colleagues where possible to improve their performance.
 </li>
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 Sell exhibition space and sponsorship in accordance with set targets to ensure the revenue budget is achieved and exceeded.
 </li>
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 Questions customers in depth to ascertain their long term business requirements and target markets
 </li>
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 Empathises with the client by demonstrating understanding of their market and customer base
 </li>
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 Identifies particular issues of interest or visitors for key accounts
 </li>
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 Develops long term account relationships through regular calls and visits, offering information on the customer&rsquo;s sector and sending information
 </li>
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 Is able to articulate issues in associated sectors and suggest new perspectives for the customers marketing approach
 </li>
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 Actively networks with trade associations and other third parties
 </li>
 <li>
 Presents benefits of shows to large groups of potential exhibitors using visual aids
 </li>
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 Knows when to delegate and when to tackle issues directly
 </li>
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 Prepares sales plans with financial case included
 </li>
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 Demonstrates continuous development in sales practice
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 Customer Service:
 
 
 <ul>
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 To actively seek new customers from all relevant sources including trade press, competitors and other like minded events. Thus increasing sponsorship revenue and develop emerging markets/product areas.
 </li>
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 Communicates the links between excellent service and business goals
 </li>
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 Monitors the performance of individuals and teams in relation to customer service
 </li>
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 Promotes excellent customer service through all team communication processes including performance management meetings
 </li>
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 Networks and benchmarks externally to generate ideas for improving customer service
 </li>
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 Translates suggestions for improvements into practical actions.
 </li>
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 Ensures high customer retention rate.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 Reporting:
 
 
 <ul>
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 Provide the Portfolio Director with weekly report detailing team activities and forecast.
 </li>
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 Monitor sales figures and reporting on a weekly, monthly and quarterly basis to enable senior management to be updated on the progress of the show and sponsorships.
 </li>
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 Writes and implements sales plans
 </li>
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 Develops interim forecasts
 </li>
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 Creates monthly sales forecasts
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 People Management:
 
 
 <ul>
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 Manage the workload of the direct reports
 </li>
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 Develop and train the team to ensure high standards are met.
 </li>
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 Ensure all people administration is completed in a timely manner e.g. appraisals, return to works etc.
 </li>
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 Motivate team member to increase results.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 Administration:
 
 
 <ul>
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 Maintains accurate sales records
 </li>
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 Manages floor plan
 </li>
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 Issues and returns contracts
 </li>
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 Manages and develops database
 </li>
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 Organises distribution of sales communications
 </li>
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 Chases initial payments
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 Financial Responsibility:
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Understand and manage the sales budget Involvement with invoicing and collections to ensure payments are made in line with the contract.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Qualifications:
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Minimum 8-10 years of B2B sales management and account handling experience within the exhibitions/events industry.
 </li>
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 Familiarity in selling construction and design products/services is a plus.
 </li>
 <li>
 Excellent communication in Arabic &amp; English (written and spoken is must).
 </li>
 <li>
 Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently with a wide variety of clients and partners across multiple mediums, including phone, email, and face-to-face meetings.
 </li>
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 Highly motivated, and ambitious, a desire to take ownership and responsibility to ensure the best outcome.
 </li>
 <li>
 Ability to work towards KPIs, using them as a motivational tool to hit and exceed targets.
 </li>
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 Adaptable and collaborative nature, working with colleagues across the team.
 </li>
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 Ability to travel within the region as required.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 Job-Specific Skills:
 
 
 <ul>
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 Proven track record with sales and sponsorship delivery
 </li>
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 Understanding of sales budget/forecasting
 </li>
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 Proficient with SalesForce
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 Behavioural Competencies :
 
 
 <ul>
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 Communication
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 External Awareness
 </li>
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 Resilience and tenacity
 </li>
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 Team work
 </li>
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 Flexibility
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 "Please take the time to read the job description, you must meet all the criteria set out above for your application to be considered. We do check all applications and suitable candidates will be contacted within 5 days. If you are not contacted by us within 5 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful at this time."
 
 
</div>

Sales Director - Construction Saudi Cluster

Mace Group

<div>Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition. Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey.
The project:
This is an opportunity to work on one of the largest programmes in Saudi Arabia. This unique project consists of major mixed-use development, including sports facilities, entertainment, and arts, along with all associated infrastructure.
Mace is one of the delivery partners requiring high-caliber and experienced professionals to lead integrated teams throughout each phase of the project.
Leading programme delivery under FIDIC, the role ensures contractual compliance, impartial decision-making, and transparent communication. Responsible for administering contracts, certifying payments, and managing claims, the role safeguards technical and commercial standards while driving collaboration to achieve successful project outcomes.
You&rsquo;ll be responsible for:<ul><li>
Administer FIDIC contracts, ensuring compliance with technical and commercial requirements.</li><li>
Review contractor&rsquo;s submissions, schedules, method statements, and technical documents.</li><li>
Issue authorised instructions and maintain transparent communication with all stakeholders.</li><li>
Certify payments and manage variations, safeguarding programme and cost integrity.</li><li>
Maintain impartiality and independence in all contractual assessments.</li><li>
Monitor the quality of the works and confirm they meet contractual and technical standards.</li><li>
Manage early resolution of disagreements through proactive communication and clarification.</li><li>
Evaluate claims and resolve disputes impartially, promoting collaboration and contractual fairness.</li></ul>
You&rsquo;ll need to have:<ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in engineering; 15 years minimum delivering major programmes.</li><li>
Registered with the Saudi Council of Engineers; GCC/KSA experience preferred.</li><li>
Proven expertise in FIDIC contract administration, claims, and cost control.</li><li>
Strong leadership, communication, and impartial decision-making skills under pressure.</li></ul>
Our values
Safety first - Going home safe and well: We champion a safe, diverse, and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of well-being in every team.
Client focus - Deliver on our promise: We own the quality of deliverables and strategic outcomes and build long-term relationships with our clients.
Integrity - Always do the right thing: We influence positive outcomes within our industry while always aligning with our compliance obligations.
Create opportunity - For our people to excel: We champion a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities, inspiring our people and teams to develop. 
 
Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfill all the criteria, please apply, as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation. 
 
We are also open to discussing part-time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role.
#LI-Onsite</div>

Associate Commercial Director (FIDIC Contract Engineer)

People Group Arabia

<div>
 
 
 Claims Commercial Manager &ndash; Associate Director
 
 
 
 Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
 
 
 Company: Global Consultancy
 
 
 Project: Major Sports-Led Mixed-Use Mega Project
 
 
 
 
 
 Role Overview
 
 
 
 
 
 A leading
 
 global consultancy
 
 is seeking an experienced
 
 Claims Commercial Manager (Associate Director level)
 
 to support a landmark
 
 sports and mixed-use mega development
 
 in Riyadh.
 
 
 The role will act as a
 
 senior commercial and claims advisor
 
 , providing independent, best-in-class guidance to the client across complex construction packages. This position requires strong technical expertise, strategic thinking, and the ability to operate confidently in a
 
 client-facing, advisory-led environment
 
 .
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 
 Claims &amp; Dispute Advisory
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Lead the
 
 preparation, review, and evaluation of high-value claims
 
 , including
 
 EOTs, variations, disruption, prolongation, and loss &amp; expense
 
 </li>
 <li>
 Develop and advise on
 
 claims strategies
 
 aligned with client objectives and project governance
 </li>
 <li>
 Prepare
 
 independent entitlement assessments
 
 , quantum analysis, and expert position papers
 </li>
 <li>
 Support claims negotiations and dispute avoidance initiatives
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 Commercial &amp; Contractual Advisory
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Provide expert advice on
 
 contract interpretation and administration
 
 , typically under
 
 FIDIC and bespoke contract forms
 
 </li>
 <li>
 Support the client with
 
 change management processes
 
 , early warnings, and commercial controls
 </li>
 <li>
 Identify, assess, and report
 
 commercial and contractual risks
 
 at programme and package level
 </li>
 <li>
 Review contractor submissions and provide robust, evidence-based recommendations
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 Stakeholder &amp; Client Management
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Act as a trusted
 
 senior advisor to the client
 
 , interfacing with legal teams, contractors, and other consultants
 </li>
 <li>
 Support formal dispute resolution processes including
 
 amicable settlement, mediation, adjudication, and arbitration
 
 </li>
 <li>
 Contribute to executive-level reporting, steering committees, and governance forums
 </li>
 <li>
 Represent the consultancy with professionalism and authority on a high-profile project
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 Leadership &amp; Consultancy Excellence
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Provide leadership, mentoring, and technical oversight to junior commercial and claims professionals
 </li>
 <li>
 Support business development activities where required, including proposals and client presentations
 </li>
 <li>
 Promote best practice, consistency, and quality assurance across claims and commercial outputs
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 Ideal Candidate Profile
 
 
 
 
 
 Experience
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Extensive experience in
 
 claims, commercial management, or dispute advisory
 
 within a
 
 consultancy or professional services environment
 
 </li>
 <li>
 Proven track record on
 
 large-scale construction, infrastructure, or mixed-use developments
 
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience on
 
 sports, stadia, or mega projects
 
 is highly desirable
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Steel structures experience
 
 is a strong advantage but
 
 not essential
 
 </li>
 <li>
 Middle East experience is beneficial but not mandatory
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 Qualifications
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Degree in
 
 Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Engineering, Construction Law
 
 , or similar
 </li>
 <li>
 
 RICS chartership (MRICS / FRICS) preferred
 
 , but
 
 not essential
 
 </li>
 <li>
 Additional qualifications in
 
 claims, dispute resolution, or construction law
 
 are advantageous
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 Skills &amp; Attributes
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Expert-level knowledge of
 
 claims preparation, assessment, and negotiation
 
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong understanding of
 
 FIDIC and complex bespoke contracts
 
 </li>
 <li>
 Excellent client-facing, communication, and influencing skills
 </li>
 <li>
 Commercially astute with a strategic, advisory mindset
 </li>
 <li>
 Comfortable operating at
 
 Associate Director level
 
 within a global consultancy
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 What&rsquo;s on Offer
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Opportunity to represent a
 
 leading global consultancy
 
 on one of Saudi Arabia&rsquo;s most high-profile mega projects
 </li>
 <li>
 Exposure to senior client stakeholders and complex, high-value claims
 </li>
 <li>
 Competitive salary and benefits package
 </li>
 <li>
 Long-term career progression within an international consultancy platform
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
</div>

Associate Director

Sommerman Skinner Associates (SSA Limited)

The Role
 HSE Director We are parented with a leading contractor in Saudi Arabia and they have an urgent requirement for a HSE director to be based at their HQ in Riyadh. This will be looking after multiple projects including their main contractor and FM divisions,
 
Requirements
 The successful candidate should have a minimum 18 years experience with 5 years in the Middle East - Experience working on large scale build projects (previous airport experience would en welcomed) - NEBOSH General Certificate - Degree / Diploma in HSE Management
 
About the company
 SSA Ltd. (Sommerman Skinner Associates) find out the detail to allow you to make qualified judgments about your career and its progression. On the companies that we represent (over 2000 spread across a diverse spectrum of industry) we will be able to inform you of contracts pending, awarded, company growth, opportunity, relative reward and internal prospects. We believe that through spending time and effort front end through interviewing or individual dedication we can offer real advice that will be valued. Our founder is degree qualified with extensive exposure to industry and with a career also behind him in Recruitment Management. Our team is made up of qualified construction professionals. We specialise in both permanent and freelance opportunities to qualified construction professionals. Disciplines covered include: Site Engineers, Site Agents, Project Managers, Contracts Managers, Quantity Surveyors, Commercial Managers, Planners, Safety, Purchasers, Estimators and Design Executive.

HSE Director

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