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 Job Summary:
 
 
 
 The Engineering Director is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing engineering functions across EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) and Manufacturing business units, focusing on large-scale water projects and related infrastructure in the MENA region. Leading a team of approximately 50 engineers, you will ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with regional safety, environmental, and regulatory standards. This role demands a strategic thinker with deep technical expertise in water engineering, a strong leadership presence, and a commitment to innovation and operational excellence.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 Define and execute engineering strategies aligned with company objectives in the water sector.
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 Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing engineering team, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
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 Oversee the design, planning, and execution of major water projects, including desalination, wastewater treatment, and water infrastructure.
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 Ensure all engineering deliverables meet quality standards, technical specifications, and regulatory requirements.
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 Provide expert guidance on complex engineering challenges in water and infrastructure projects.
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 Drive the adoption of cutting-edge technologies and sustainable solutions tailored to regional conditions.
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 Ensure adherence to local and international standards, environmental regulations, and safety protocols.
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 Support permitting, approvals, and compliance documentation for projects.
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 Act as the primary technical representative, engaging with clients, government authorities, contractors, and suppliers.
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 Negotiate project terms and present engineering solutions to key stakeholders.
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 Streamline engineering workflows to enhance efficiency and project execution.
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 Champion sustainable and eco-friendly engineering practices in all projects.
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 Manage engineering budgets, ensuring cost-effective resource allocation.
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 Optimize team productivity while maintaining high project profitability.
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 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Qualifications &amp; Experience:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s or Master&rsquo;s degree in Civil, Mechanical, Process, or Water Resources Engineering.
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 Professional Engineering (PE) certification or equivalent is a plus.
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 20+ years of progressive experience in EPC projects within the Oil &amp; Gas, Energy, or Water sectors, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
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 Proven track record in delivering large-scale water projects (desalination, wastewater treatment, infrastructure) in the GCC or similar regions.
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 Strong familiarity with MENA regulatory frameworks, environmental standards, and permitting processes.
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 Expertise in water treatment technologies, hydraulic systems, and infrastructure design.
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 Proficiency in engineering software (AutoCAD, Revit, BIM, or similar).
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 Knowledge of project management tools (Primavera, MS Project, etc.).
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 Exceptional team leadership, mentorship, and conflict resolution abilities.
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 Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
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 Ability to thrive in a multicultural, fast-paced environment.
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 Strategic problem-solving and data-driven decision-making.
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 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Languages:
 
 
 
 
 
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 Fluent in English
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 Arabic proficiency (highly advantageous).
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 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Competencies:
 
 
 
 
 
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 Strategic Vision &amp; Execution
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 Technical &amp; Operational Excellence
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 Leadership &amp; Team Development
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 Regulatory &amp; Compliance Acumen
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 Innovation &amp; Sustainability Focus
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 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Why Join?
 
 
 
 This is a high-impact role for an experienced engineering leader passionate about shaping the future of water infrastructure in the MENA region. If you thrive in dynamic, large-scale project environments and are driven by innovation and sustainability, we invite you to apply.
 
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Director of Engineering

HungerStation | هنقرستيشن

<div>
 HungerStation is part of the Delivery Hero Group, the world&rsquo;s pioneering local delivery platform, our mission is to deliver an amazing experience&mdash;fast, easy, and to your door. We operate in over 70+ countries worldwide. Headquartered in Berlin, Germany. Delivery Hero has been listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange since 2017 and is part of the MDAX stock market index.
 
 
 
 Job Description
 
 
 
 We are looking for a highly talented
 
 Director of Engineering
 
 to join us. If you're eager to make a significant impact, collaborate with a highly skilled and diverse team, and thrive in a dynamic B2C environment, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!
 
 
 
 As a Director Of Engineering At Hungerstation, You&rsquo;ll
 
 
 
 You&rsquo;ll tackle high-impact challenges that make last-mile delivery efficient, affordable, and sustainable. Your work will directly improve experiences for riders, end customers, and vendors across Saudi Arabia. Each enhancement you contribute will help HungerStation optimize delivery operations, supporting expansion into new areas like grocery and retail.
 
 
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 Lead and Scale High-Performing Teams: Directly manage 3-6 engineering managers, staff+ level individual contributors, and oversee an organization of 30+ engineers, fostering a high-performance culture, clarity of expectations, and alignment with organizational goals.
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 Define and Execute Strategic Vision: Develop and implement technical and team strategies that align with business objectives, ensuring your tribe delivers impactful and scalable solutions.
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 Drive Business Impact Through Collaboration: Build and maintain strong partnerships with Product and Operations leaders to align on priorities, OKRs, and roadmaps, ensuring your tribe&rsquo;s work directly contributes to business success.
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 Promote a Culture of Transparency and Growth: Foster open communication, accountability, and continuous improvement by providing 360-degree feedback and sharing achievements and failures across the engineering community.
 
 
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 Qualifications
 
 
 
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 Fluency in English and Arabic, with excellent written and spoken communication skills.
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 Previous experience working in the Saudi market and/or with start-ups.
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 Demonstrated expertise in leading highly performing engineering teams, preferably within KSA-based technology start-ups.
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 Proven track record of designing and delivering scalable products.
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 Prior experience in building and managing complex systems.
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 A bachelor&rsquo;s degree in a relevant field is preferred.
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 Tenured people leader: experience leading senior people (staff &amp; principal engineers, senior managers)
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 [nice to have] Strong Computer Science fundamentals: algorithms, mathematics, academic background, a basic understanding of data science, machine learning
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Director of Engineering, Hungerstation

Qiddiya Investment Company

<div>Join Qiddiya Investment Company as our Systems Engineering Director, where you will lead the vision and execution of systems engineering initiatives across our innovative projects. This role is critical in ensuring the successful integration of systems across various functions, ultimately enhancing the overall operational efficiency and guest experience within our destination.
As the Systems Engineering Director, you will collaborate with technical teams to design and validate complex systems in line with Qiddiya&rsquo;s strategic objectives and safety standards.<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
Responsibilities:</h3><ul>
<li>Lead and manage the systems engineering function, driving the integration of systems across multiple disciplines including transportation, attraction engineering, and guest services.</li>
<li>Define systems engineering processes and standards to ensure effective lifecycle management from concept through design, implementation, and testing.</li>
<li>Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications for new systems and solutions.</li>
<li>Oversee system requirements analysis, system architecture design, verification, and validation processes to ensure compliance with project specifications and quality assurance.</li>
<li>Utilize system modeling and simulation to optimize system performance and develop innovative solutions for operational challenges.</li>
<li>Ensure that all systems engineering initiatives are in alignment with Qiddiya&rsquo;s sustainability objectives and regulatory requirements.</li>
<li>Mentor and develop a high-performing systems engineering team to foster innovation and technical expertise.</li>
</ul>Requirements<ul>
<li>Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field; a Master's degree is preferred.</li>
<li>A minimum of 10 years of experience in systems engineering, with a focus on large-scale, complex projects.</li>
<li>Proven track record in leading multidisciplinary teams and managing systems integration projects.</li>
<li>Strong understanding of systems development life cycle (SDLC) and systems engineering methodologies.</li>
<li>Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.</li>
<li>Strong communication and collaboration capabilities, with experience in stakeholder management.</li>
<li>Familiarity with industry regulations and standards related to systems engineering in entertainment and construction sectors.</li>
</ul>Benefits
Attractive benefits package</div>

Systems Engineering Director - CDU11- 20003761

<div>The Director, Digital Engineering (DE) leads the development of the strategy, architecture and execution of Qiddiya&rsquo;s DE platforms and products across the Transport Business Unit&rsquo;s (TBU) portfolio of infrastructure, built environment and related assets (e.g. rolling stock etc.).
This strategic leadership role involves directing and overseeing DE specification and deployment, aligning all engineered outputs with Qiddiya&rsquo;s vision, TBU&rsquo;s objectives and DE regulatory and standards framework and best practice.
The Director, DE plays a pivotal role in integrating cutting-edge technologies (e.g. Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications, Digital Twin architecture, Systems Engineering, Asset Management etc.) into guest-facing platforms and internal systems, ensuring scalability, resilience and innovation across all digital touchpoints, working closely with TBU functions and project teams and QIC Districts to ensure alignment with broader QIC and TBU objectives and internal and external stakeholder expectations.
Key Responsibilities<ul>
<li>Define and implement TBU DE strategies and plans across all engineering disciplines: civil (inc. track, tunnels etc.), structural, facilities and buildings (e.g. depot, station etc.), MEP and specialist disciplines (e.g. rolling stock and control and command systems etc.) ensuring alignment with Qiddiya&rsquo;s masterplan, sustainability targets and overarching Qiddiya &lsquo;Smart City&rsquo; integration.</li>
<li>Lead the design and architecture of DE products in collaboration with appropriate enterprise architects and digital partners and select and integrate appropriate frameworks and services for scalable, future-proof, fault-tolerant solutions.</li>
<li>Act as a role model for TBU leadership behaviors, in line with Qiddiya values and &ldquo;Safety First&rdquo; culture, leading by example as a positive and engaging presence within the TBU team.</li>
<li>Define DE team competency requirements and ensure provision of suitable and sufficient DE resource capability and capacity across TBU projects, supporting recruitment, engagement, assessment, development and training etc. as appropriate.</li>
<li>Identify and develop TBU&rsquo;s DE requirements, targets and deliverables from concept through to IFC (Issued for Construction) and In-Service Operation and Maintenance, through the provision of appropriate best practice, coding standards and architectural guidelines, Asset Classification Schemes, etc.</li>
<li>Develop the DE review process including provision for independent assurance and approval in accordance with local DE security and compliance requirements (e.g. National Cyber Security Agency (NCA) etc.) and industry best practice.</li>
<li>Ensure DE milestones, recommendations, analysis and any other required information for leadership is effectively integrated into TBU project&rsquo;s stage gate activities.
</li><li>Ensure TBU-specific DE requirements are effectively communicated to, and shared with TBU project teams, relevant QIC Corporate Departments (e.g. IT, Asset Management etc.) and other relevant BUs and Districts to ensure robust cross-BU alignment and efficient and compliant project delivery.</li>
<li>Support effective management of TBU project DE interfaces and support resolution of inter-project and cross-functional conflict issues (e.g. security and resilience) as required.</li>
<li>Develop and enhance as required TBU leadership and projects teams&rsquo; knowledge and understanding of DE industry standards, codes and best practice etc. to ensure adoption of &lsquo;best in class&rsquo; performance and effective and support timely project delivery and legal compliance.
</li><li>Motivate and inspire a high-performance DE compliance culture through clear direction, providing continuous feedback, recognizing and rewarding exceptional performance and fostering an environment of collaboration, innovation, and accountability across TBU and QIC and throughout the supply-chain.</li>
</ul>Requirements<ul>
<li>Identify and mitigate DE related risks through the application of appropriate risk management techniques and mitigating control measures (e.g. cyber security protocols).</li>
<li>Participate and contribute to national and industry-specific events, conferences and thought-leadership to ensure full immersion in DE best practice, keeping abreast of the latest trends and technologies.
</li><li>Ensure DE requirements, specifications, clauses etc. are developed for inclusion in project-specific contract tender and other documentation etc., and participate in market engagement, tender preparation and evaluation exercises as required.</li>
<li>Establish opportunities to contribute to DE knowledge sharing, lessons learned working towards a culture of innovation and continuous improvement and provide mentoring and support for new and young employees to broaden their skills and develop career pathways.</li>
<li>Ensure all aspects of those contracts for which they are responsible are effectively discharged in accordance with QIC&rsquo;s business and regulatory requirements.</li>
<li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or similar relevant discipline (Master&rsquo;s preferred).</li>
<li>20+ years of experience in DE design and implementation, with five+ years in a senior leadership role in a major project environment.</li>
<li>Chartered Engineer (CEng, PE) or equivalent relevant professional registration (IMechE, BCS, IET, IRSE etc.) preferred.</li>
<li>Transport sector and KSA/regional experience preferred.</li></ul></div>

Director -Digital Engineering (CDU 11) 20004437

<div>The Director, Design &amp; Engineering, leads the development and implementation of design and engineering strategies, plans, systems and processes for infrastructure, the built environment and related assets (e.g. rolling stock etc.) across Qiddiya&rsquo;s Transport Business Unit (TBU) portfolio of projects.
This strategic leadership role involves directing and overseeing multi-disciplinary project design &amp; engineering teams, ensuring technical excellence and aligning all design outputs with Qiddiya&rsquo;s vision, TBU&rsquo;s objectives and regulatory and standards frameworks.
The post holder works closely with TBU functions and project teams and QIC Districts to ensure alignment with broader QIC and TBU safety goals, objectives and internal and external stakeholder expectations.
The role ensures that TBU portfolio design and engineering requirements (e.g. meeting statutory obligations, complying with industry standards and codes, adopting international best practice etc.) are clearly defined and fully integrated into the planning, design and execution of all projects within TBU
to reflect industry best practice and ensure compliance with third-party authorizing agency requirements.
Key Responsibilities
<ul><li>Define and implement TBU design &amp; engineering strategies and plans across all engineering disciplines: civil (inc. track, tunnels etc.), structural, facilities and buildings (e.g. depot, station etc.), MEP and specialist disciplines (e.g. rolling stock and control and command systems etc.) ensuring alignment with Qiddiya&rsquo;s masterplan, sustainability targets and smart city integration.</li>
<li>Develop and implement the strategy and supporting processes required to ensure TBU meets its statutory obligations for securing all necessary design &amp; engineering authorizations (e.g. Transport General Authority (TGA) approvals, Civil Defense occupancy certificates etc.) across the TBU portfolio in a timely and efficient manner, supporting designated project supply chain partners as required.</li>
<li>Act a role model for TBU leadership behaviors, in line with Qiddiya values and &ldquo;Safety First&rdquo; culture, leading by example as a positive and engaging presence within the TBU team.</li>
<li>Define design &amp; engineering team competency requirements and ensure provision of suitable and sufficient design &amp; engineering resource capability and capacity across TBU projects, supporting recruitment, engagement and assessment etc. as appropriate.</li>
<li>Identify and develop TBU&rsquo;s design &amp; engineering requirements, targets and deliverables from concept through to IFC (Issued for Construction) through the provision of appropriate technical standards, specification, codes etc., for action by TBU Projects / Design Consultants and Design &amp; Build Contractors.</li>
<li>Develop the TBU&rsquo;s project lifecycle design review process including provision for independent technical assurance and approval through the Client&rsquo;s Engineer and supply-chain Independent Competent Persons (ICPs) in accordance with local regulations (KSA Building Codes, TGA Safe Design and Construction railway guidance etc.) and industry best practice (e.g. e, EN50126).
</li><li>Ensure design &amp; engineering milestones, recommendations, analysis and any other required information for leadership is effectively integrated into TBU project&rsquo;s stage gate activities.
</li><li>Ensure TBU-specific design &amp; engineering requirements are effectively communicated to, and shared with TBU project teams, relevant QIC Corporate Departments (e.g. Fire &amp; Life Safety etc.) and other relevant BUs and Districts to ensure robust cross-BU alignment and efficient and compliant project delivery</li>
<li>Support effective management of TBU project technical interfaces and support resolution of inter-project and cross-functional conflict issues (e.g. system integration, configuration management) as required.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Develop and enhance as required TBU leadership and projects teams&rsquo; knowledge and understanding of external design &amp; engineering industry standards, codes and best practice etc. to ensure adoption of &lsquo;best in class&rsquo; performance and effective and support timely project delivery and legal compliance.
</li><li>Motivate and inspire a high-performance safety and technical compliance culture through clear direction, providing continuous feedback, recognizing and rewarding exceptional performance and fostering an environment of collaboration, innovation, and accountability across TBU and QIC and throughout the supply-chain.</li>
<li>Identify and mitigate critical engineering &amp; design related risks through the application of appropriate safety risk tools and techniques (e.g. HAZOPs, FMEAs etc.) and conduct workshops as required.</li>
<li>Participate and contribute to national and industry-specific events, conferences and thought-leadership to ensure full immersion in sector best practice, keeping abreast of the latest trends and technologies.
</li><li>Ensure design &amp; engineering requirements, specifications, clauses etc. are developed for inclusion in project-specific contract tender and other documentation etc., and participate in market engagement, tender preparation and evaluation exercises as required.</li>
<li>Establish opportunities to contribute to design &amp; engineering knowledge sharing, lessons learned working towards a culture of innovation and continuous improvement and provide mentoring and support for new and young employees to broaden their skills and develop career pathways (e.g. to Chartered Engineer status).</li>
<li>Ensure all aspects of those contracts for which they are responsible are effectively discharged in accordance with QIC&rsquo;s business and regulatory requirements.</li>
</ul>Requirements<ul>
<li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Civil, Structural, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering or similar relevant discipline (Master&rsquo;s preferred).</li>
<li>20+ years of experience in infrastructure design, with five+ years in a senior leadership role in a major project environment.</li>
<li>Chartered Engineer (CEng, PE) or equivalent relevant professional registration (IMechE, IRSE, IET, ICE, etc.)</li>
<li>Transport sector and KSA/regional experience preferred: familiarity with Transport General Authority (TGA) railway guidance, relevant international industry and functional standards (e.g. EN50126, NFPA 130 etc.), Saudi building codes and GCC infrastructure standards.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Proven track record in delivering major land transport projects.</li>
<li>Strong understanding of smart city frameworks and sustainable design principles.</li>
<li>Experience with BIM, GIS, and digital twin technologies.</li>
<li>Leverage exceptional written and verbal skills in English to effectively articulate ideas, strategies, and project performance to a range of audiences.
</li><li>Demonstrated leadership skills to set clear goals, motivate teams and deliver results.</li>
<li>Ability to provide strategic oversight and guidance in managing and prioritizing workloads, deadline-driven and ability to optimize workload.
</li><li>Expert ability to negotiate and influence effectively with internal teams and external agencies etc.</li>
<li>Lead team collaboration and cross department integration collaboratively in a team environment and across multiple departments.</li></ul></div>

Director - Design and Engineering (CDU 11) 20004443

Linum Consult

<div>
 
 
 
 Director of Construction Supervision &ndash; Riyadh
 
 
 
 
 
 CLIENT
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Linum Consult&rsquo;s client is an established engineering services and consulting company urgently seeking a bilingual Arabic- and English-speaking Director of Construction Supervision to oversee their portfolio in different countries, to be based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 RESPONSIBILITIES
 
 
 
 
 
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 Working at a corporate level, you will be responsible for managing and helping to grow the Construction Supervision projects across the Middle East
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 Overseeing the company&rsquo;s Construction Management projects, and providing technical and managerial guidance
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 Bringing in more construction projects for the company
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 Growing and maintaining a large client base
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 Recruiting and managing staff
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 PROFILE
 
 
 
 
 
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 Degree qualification in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architectural Engineering, or similar subject, with certifications of CAPM &amp; PMP from the PMI
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 15 years of experience in Construction Management for large infrastructure, public, and municipality projects
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 Substantial experience in business development, with an established network of construction and engineering firms
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 Previous experience of working for PMCs or engineering consultancies
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 Demonstrable history of managing multidisciplinary construction teams
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 Excellent spoken and written English and Arabic, with good communication skills
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 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 APPLICATION PROCESS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 To apply, please send your CV to middle.east@linumconsult.com for the attention of Francis Ryan, detailing your current financial package and notice period.
 
 
 
</div>

Director of Construction Supervision

<div>
 
 
 Project Director &ndash; Luxury Hospitality &amp; Entertainment Projects | Saudi Arabia
 
 
 
 
 
 
 A
 
 prestigious contracting company
 
 in
 
 Saudi Arabia
 
 is seeking a seasoned
 
 Project Director
 
 to oversee the execution of
 
 mega-scale luxury and hospitality developments
 
 , including
 
 5-star hotels, high-end resorts, entertainment parks, and lifestyle destinations
 
 .
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Position
 
 : Project Director &ndash; Hospitality &amp; Entertainment
 
 
 
 Location
 
 : Saudi Arabia
 
 
 
 Company
 
 : Leading Contracting Firm
 
 
 
 Availability
 
 : Immediate joiners preferred
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities:
 
 
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 Lead the full lifecycle of high-profile hospitality and entertainment projects&mdash;from design coordination and planning to execution and handover.
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 Oversee all project phases to ensure timely delivery, cost control, quality assurance, and client satisfaction.
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 Manage cross-functional teams, international consultants, subcontractors, and vendors.
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 Liaise with developers, operators, and stakeholders to align project goals with luxury brand standards.
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 Drive compliance with safety, sustainability, and regulatory frameworks.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 Ideal Candidate Profile:
 
 
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 Proven experience
 
 as a Project Director managing
 
 mega luxury developments
 
 such as:
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 5-star hotels &amp; resorts
 
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 Theme parks or entertainment complexes
 
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 Mixed-use hospitality destinations
 
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 Minimum
 
 15+ years of industry experience
 
 , with at least
 
 5 years in a senior leadership role
 
 on large-scale hospitality or entertainment projects.
 </li>
 <li>
 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management (Master&rsquo;s preferred).
 </li>
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 Exceptional leadership, coordination, and stakeholder management skills.
 </li>
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 Experience working in the
 
 GCC or Middle East
 
 highly desirable.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
</div>

Project Director

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