project manager

operation coordinator

project director

project engineer

senior project manager

director of planning

AtkinsRéalis

<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Overview</b></h2><p>
AtkinsR&eacute;alis are seeking an expert-level Technical Director for the Strategic Planning department in Riyadh to play a pivotal leadership role in shaping the Kingdom's spatial and infrastructural future. This position is responsible for setting the strategic vision and technical direction of planning and urban development initiatives, ensuring they align with Riyadh's'and Saudi Arabia's long-term growth objectives and the broader goals of Saudi Vision 2030. The director will oversee projects of major importance and very high profile which integrate land use planning, transportation systems, environmental sustainability, and smart city technologies into cohesive, forward-thinking urban frameworks.</p><p>
We are looking for a seasoned professional with exceptional presentation skills, proven ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships&mdash;including challenging clients&mdash;and a strong track record of bringing multidisciplinary teams together to deliver transformative outcomes. Due to the high profile of projects, we are seeking individuals with more than 20+ years of experience and extraordinary leadership capabilities.</p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Your role</b></h2><ul><li><p>
Lead the technical direction and strategic planning of very high-profile urban development projects across Riyadh and KSA.</p></li><li><p>
Manage multidisciplinary teams including planners, architects, engineers, and GIS specialists, fostering collaboration and alignment.</p></li><li><p>
Oversee the design, review, and approval of regional and local plans, metropolitan land, zoning regulations, and land use strategies.</p></li><li><p>
Collaborate with government agencies, private developers, and international consultants to ensure alignment with national and regional planning frameworks.</p></li><li><p>
Ensure compliance with local regulations, environmental standards, and international best practices.</p></li><li><p>
Provide expert guidance on infrastructure integration, mobility planning, smart city technologies, and public realm enhancements.</p></li><li><p>
Represent the department in public forums, stakeholder meetings, and policy discussions with confidence and clarity.</p></li><li><p>
Act as a unifying force across teams and stakeholders, ensuring seamless coordination and delivery of strategic objectives.</p></li><li><p>
As a senior leader, the Technical Director will manage multidisciplinary teams and coordinate with government agencies, private sector stakeholders, and international consultants. They will be instrumental in guiding the preparation and implementation of local and regional plans, strategy plans, city plans and visions, structure plans, zoning regulations, and guidelines.</p></li><li><p>
The role demands a deep understanding of urban dynamics, regulatory environments, and the socio-economic factors influencing urbanization in the Gulf region, particularly within the context of rapid development and modernization.</p></li><li><p>
Beyond technical oversight, the Director will serve as a key advisor and public representative of the Strategic Planning department. They will champion innovation, advocate for sustainable and inclusive urban policies, and ensure that all planning efforts are grounded in data-driven analysis and global best practices. This role requires a balance of visionary thinking, operational excellence, and the ability to navigate complex stakeholder landscapes to deliver transformative urban outcomes.</p></li><li><p>
You will be part of our tight-knit strategic planning team which covers the MENA region and beyond. We work in very close collaboration with other departments and sectors and pride ourselves on the inclusive and collaborative environment.</p></li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
About you</b></h2><ul><li><p>
Master's degree in Regional and Urban Planning.</p></li><li><p>
Minimum 20 years of experience in urban planning, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.</p></li><li><p>
Extensive experience in planning and delivering major strategic plans at the national, regional, and local (city) levels&mdash;including comprehensive plans, regional strategies, structure plans, and long‑range spatial frameworks.</p></li><li><p>
Proven track record of managing large-scale urban and regional development projects.</p></li><li><p>
Strong understanding of Saudi Vision 2030 and its implications for urban growth.</p></li><li><p>
Exceptional presentation and communication skills, with experience handling high-stakes and challenging client interactions.</p></li><li><p>
Demonstrated ability to unite diverse teams and drive collaboration toward shared goals.</p></li><li><p>
Fluency in English required; Arabic proficiency is a plus.</p></li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Rewards &amp; benefits</b></h2><p>
Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive &ndash; at every stage of your life and your career.</p><p>
This includes:</p><ul><li><p>
Tax-free salary.</p></li><li><p>
Life insurance coverage.</p></li><li><p>
Medical insurance.</p></li><li><p>
Annual leave balance.</p></li><li><p>
Company gratuity scheme.</p></li><li><p>
Discretionary bonus program.</p></li><li><p>
Annual flight contribution.</p></li><li><p>
Transportation &amp; housing allowances.</p></li><li><p>
Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.</p></li></ul><p>
Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognized for the impact you make.</p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
About AtkinsR&eacute;alis</b></h2><p>
We're AtkinsR&eacute;alis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.</p></div><p></p>

Technical Director - Urban Planning

Qiddiya Investment Company

<div><p>Qiddiya is building a new kind of city, a city of play, creativity and experience. The residential programme sits at the heart of that ambition. In this role, you&rsquo;ll influence early design decisions, make sure budgets drive outcomes, and lead a consistent cost planning approach across every villa and townhouse development. You&rsquo;ll work closely with development teams, challenge assumptions and translate technical detail into simple, practical advice that non-technical teams can use.</p><p>
We&rsquo;re looking for a <b>Director of Cost Planning </b>who knows<b> how to plan the cost, not cost the plan</b>. Someone who can bring consistency, clarity and confidence to how we develop the residential product across Qiddiya&rsquo;s Residential Business Unit.</p><p>
(!!!) <b>This is a pure cost planning role, not project controls, not procurement and not about measuring bills of quantities.</b></p><p></p><p><b>
WHAT YOU&rsquo;LL DO</b></p><ul><li>Lead a consistent cost planning approach across all villa and townhouse assets.</li><li>Ensure budgets shape design and cost vs value is tested at every stage.</li><li>Provide early cost advice that steers feasibility, layouts and design direction.</li><li>Support development teams with simple, structured cost insight they can use.</li><li>Manage and challenge external cost consultants to deliver clear, reliable cost plans.</li><li>Build and maintain benchmarking that supports fast, informed decision making.</li><li>Produce clean cost summaries and support smooth Stage Gate progress.</li><li>Explain complex technical matters in a clear, straightforward way for non-technical teams.</li><li>Work closely with design, development, procurement and finance to keep decisions on track.</li></ul><br>
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<b>Requirements</b><br>
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Strong Middle East experience, ideally delivering villas, townhouses or low-rise residential projects.</li><li>
15+ years in cost planning and related roles</li><li>
Proven client-side cost planning experience.</li><li>
Confidence in leading design-to-budget discussions and challenging inefficient design.</li><li>
Solid technical capability in Cost Planning, feasibility, benchmarking and value management.</li><li>
Ability to translate technical cost information into simple, practical messages.</li><li>
Collaborative mindset, strong communication skills and the ability to influence early decisions.</li><li>
Professional accreditation such as RICS or AIQS preferred.</li></ul></div>

Director - Cost Planning - Villas & Townhouses (RES7)

Confidential Government

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  Master Planning Sr.Principal
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   Translate project briefs into development plans, phasing strategies, and design guidelines for large-scale brownfield regeneration
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   Ensure master planning aligns with investment strategies, feasibility models, and long-term asset management goals
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   Deep knowledge of zoning ordinances, overlays, density caps, setbacks, and FAR regulations
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   Create and manage development control frameworks, including land use compatibility, site coverage, and bulk regulations
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   Apply form-based codes to shape urban form, architectural character, frontage types, and streetscapes
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   Integrate performance-based codes to drive sustainability, mobility, energy, and daylighting metrics
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   Develop hybrid codes that balance form, function, and flexibility for brownfield regeneration
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   Deep understanding of brownfield site dynamics: irregular parcels, contamination, infrastructure gaps
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   Plan around environmental constraints, phasing requirements, and legacy assets
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   Proficiency with GIS, CAD, parametric planning tools, and BIM for master planning
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   Use of urban analytics, mobility simulations, and scenario modeling to inform planning decisions
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   Promote digital masterplans and smart district frameworks for next-gen brownfield development
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   Establish the Master Planning Section including processes, templates, deliverables, and review protocols
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   Develop and lead holistic, context-sensitive master plans that integrate land use, transit, heritage, public realm, and infrastructure
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   Formulate vision plans and urban design frameworks that respond to business objectives and regulatory conditions
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   15&ndash;18 years of total professional experience
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   Minimum 7&ndash;10 years at a senior or executive level
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   Proven experience in complex brownfield, urban regeneration, or transit-linked developments
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   Direct involvement in projects requiring custom code development, heritage preservation, or zoning transformation
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   Strong background in both planning policy navigation and urban design execution
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   Prior work with or for international top engineering and Urban Planning firm and a development company, is ideal
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Master Planning Director

JASARA PMC

<div><p>JASARA PMC is looking for a highly skilled and proactive Senior Manager, Planning to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the planning function across a project, ensuring accurate and timely schedule development, monitoring, and control to support overall project execution and delivery. The project is a mixed real estate program in Riyadh.</p><p>
As a Senior Manager, Planning, you will manage a team of planners, coordinate with project stakeholders, and drive effective planning practices that enhance project performance and risk mitigation. You will play a key role in aligning planning strategies with organizational goals, optimizing resource allocation, and promoting a culture of continuous improvement.</p>
Responsibilities:<ul><li>
Develop and maintain master and detailed project schedules
</li><li>Coordinate closely with project managers, engineers, and contractors to ensure integration of planning activities.</li><li>
Conduct regular schedule updates, progress tracking, and variance analysis to identify potential risks and delays.</li><li>
Implement planning standards and improve methodologies to enhance efficiency and accuracy.</li><li>
Communicate project schedule status, risks, and mitigation strategies to senior management and stakeholders.</li><li>
Ensure compliance with JASARA PMC&rsquo;s health, safety, and quality standards in all planning activities.</li><li>
Identify opportunities for process improvement and innovation in planning practices.</li></ul><br>
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Requirements</b><br>
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At least 15 years of experience in project planning and controls, with a proven track record in managing planning teams.</li><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related discipline; advanced degree preferred.</li><li>
Professional certifications such as PMP, PMI-SP, or equivalent strongly preferred.</li><li>
Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.</li><li>
Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, multi-disciplinary environment.</li><li>
Experience in large-scale construction, infrastructure, or engineering projects.</li><li>
Familiarity with the Middle Eastern market and local project execution environments is an advantage.</li></ul></div>

Senior Manager, Planning

Red Sea Global

<div><div><div><div><div>Division: Support Services
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div>Department: Planning and Reporting
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div>Company: The Red Sea Utility Company
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><div><b>Empowering Destinations with Sustainable Innovation!</b></div><br>
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The <b>Red Sea Utilities Company (TRSUC)</b> is a specialized subsidiary under <b>Red Sea Global (RSG)</b>, established to provide integrated utility services for RSG&rsquo;s flagship developments, including <b>The Red Sea Project</b> and <b>Amaala</b>.</div><br>
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</div><div>TRSUC is responsible for delivering essential services such as renewable energy, water desalination, wastewater treatment, solid waste management, district cooling, and telecommunications infrastructure. TRSUC is pioneering the development of off-grid, renewable utility systems to ensure that RSG&rsquo;s destinations are powered entirely by clean energy.</div><br>
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TRSUC&rsquo;s initiatives are integral to Saudi Arabia&rsquo;s Vision 2030, aiming to diversify the economy and promote sustainable development. By providing state-of-the-art utility services, TRSUC supports RSG&rsquo;s mission to create regenerative tourism destinations that prioritize environmental stewardship and community well-being.</div><br>
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At TRSUC, </b><b>Where Infrastructure Meets Innovation - For People and Planet.</b></div><br>
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Job Purpose:</b></p>
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<li>The role will be responsible for driving planning and reporting at Red Sea Utility Company,a Subsidiary of Red Sea Global.</li>
<li>The primary responsibility will be developing &amp; finalizing the short, mid, and long-term plans, annual business plans, and necessary metrics required for performance measurement.</li>
<li>This role shall identify and oversee project execution to further the organization's strategic intents, including process modernization. They shall also oversee all analysis and feasibility studies for all projects under consideration.</li>
<li>The role will establish operational processes and shall monitor the implementation of the plans.</li>
<li>The role will oversee the financial reporting process, interpreting data to identify business enhancement opportunities, and overseeing budgeting and forecasting initiatives.</li>
<li>The role will be responsible for driving planning and reporting at TRSUC.</li>
<li>The primary responsibility will be developing &amp; finalizing the short, mid, and long-term plans, annual business plans, and necessary metrics required for performance measurement. This role shall identify and oversee project execution to further the organization's strategic intents, including process modernization.</li>
<li>They shall also oversee all analysis and feasibility studies for all projects under consideration. The role will establish operational processes and shall monitor the implementation of the plans. The role will oversee the financial reporting process, interpreting data to identify business enhancement opportunities, and overseeing budgeting and forecasting initiatives.</li></ul><br>
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Job Responsibilities:</b></p><br>
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Strategic Contribution
</b></p><ul><li>Derive implications from the organizational strategy and coordinate with various departments such as Technology Utilities and Metering, Operations, Technical and Commercial services to align business activities with the strategic plan.</li>
<li>Develop and implement tactical plans that will enable the achievement of strategic objectives.</li>
<li>Provide input to the senior management team in market assessment, trends, and movements to ensure a robust business plan is developed.</li>
<li>Oversee all feasibility studies being undertaken across all projects teams in terms of analyzing project, acquisition, and initiative feasibility. Review engagement of all third parties to support such analysis activities</li></ul><br>
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Functional Responsibilities</b></p>
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<li>Periodically conduct in-depth analysis of the strategic initiatives being undertaken and planning capabilities of the organization, generate insights and highlight the existing / emerging long and medium-term issues that may impact the organization.</li>
<li>Scan the external environment to identify potential changes that can impact the organization. Evaluate their impact and recommend suitable measures to mitigate any adverse effects of the changes.</li>
<li>Review and approve long-term forecasts for the organization prepared by the Technical Services team and providing necessary technical guidance.</li>
<li>Ensure the planning activities align with and support ongoing and new development programs and projects.</li>
<li>Ensures planning documentation is distributed to the Group for approved direction &amp; targets. This includes discussing &amp; recommending Key Performance Indicators (KPI&rsquo;s), targets &amp; milestones for each plan; monitoring KPI (Key Performance Indicators) achievements &amp; progress; and reporting on KPI achievements.</li>
<li>Monitors progress of TRSUC Projects and Initiatives.</li>
<li>Periodically track and communicate progress on TRSUC's business strategy. Provide these updates to the leadership team.</li>
<li>Provide analysis on competition and industries, identify market trends and best practices, consolidate information into actionable items for reports and presentations. Use online market research to capture findings and conduct qualitative studies as needed.</li>
<li>Ensure compliance with all reporting requirements, according to current requirements and document new rules.</li>
<li>Maintain and ensure adherence to reporting schedules and inform client of deadlines.</li>
<li>Execute financial reporting by compiling and analyzing data relating to revenue, costs, and profitability. Ensure comprehensive tracking of budgeting guidelines, develop accurate projections, and perform variance analyses to drive financial stability and growth.</li>
<li>Conduct in-depth analysis of customer satisfaction surveys and feedback, identifying and addressing areas for improvement. Summarize these findings and proposed customer experience enhancement actions in regular reports for strategic evaluation and action planning.</li>
<li>Partner with Commercial team and the wider business to get a line of sight on business developments, new product lines and pricing changes and share relevant financial reporting developments.</li>
<li>Oversee the annual budget planning process for TRSUC, ensuring that the objective alignment of different departments with the organization's strategic goals.</li>
<li>Track the implementation of the budget across various departments, relating expenditure to strategic initiatives.</li>
<li>Take necessary action for any budget deviations highlighted and drive cost optimization initiatives. Oversee initiatives such as cost monitoring and analysis activities to ensure the organization is compliant with all cost saving measures for the projects it undertakes</li></ul><br>
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Policies, Systems, Processes, Procedures, Standards and Reports</b></p>
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<li>Adhere to all relevant TRSUC's functional policies, systems, processes, and standard operating procedures.</li>
<li>Assist in preparing accurate and timely functional statements and reports to measure and improve performance.</li></ul><br>
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Risk Management</b></p>
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<li>Identify different aspects of risk presented during the planning phase and develop mitigation measures to negate or minimize the effect of these risks.</li>
<li>Ensure decisions are made in accordance with ERM (Enterprise Risk Management) policy and guidelines.</li>
<li>Monitor the financial environment at TRSUC continually, keeping the leadership informed of potential risks and solutions.</li></ul><br>
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Safety, Quality &amp; Environment</b></p>
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<li>Apply safety, quality and environmental management policies, procedures, and controls to ensure employee safety, legislative compliance, delivery of high-quality products/service and a responsible environmental attitude.</li></ul><br>
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Continuous Improvement
</b></p><ul><li>Seek and identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements in line with TRSUC's strategic direction.</li>
<li>Drive the implementation of best practices across TRSUC, instituting robust internal controls.</li></ul><br>
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Qualification and Experience</b></p>
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<li>A bachelor's or master's degree in finance, Business, Economics, Law, or a related field.</li>
<li>Minimum of 12-15 years of experience in a similar role, preferably in the utility or energy sector. Oil &amp; Gas experience is a huge plus.</li>
<li>Solid understanding of financial management and performance metrics.</li>
<li>Proficiency in English and Arabic would be highly beneficial.</li>
<li>Proficiency in the use of business intelligence tools (Spotfire, PowerBI)</li></ul><br>
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<div><div><div><p><b>Job Competencies<br>
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<div><div><p>Technical Competencies<br>
</p></div><div><p>Behavioral Competencies<br>
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<div><div><p>Regulatory Knowledge</p></div><div><br>
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Industry &amp; Competitive awareness<br>
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<div><div><p>Quality Management</p></div><div><br>
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Technological Advancement &amp; Digital Agility<br>
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<div><div><p>Risk Management</p></div><div><br>
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Stakeholder and Customer Relationship Management<br>
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<div><div><p>Project Planning</p></div><div><br>
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Strategic Orientation</p></div></div><p></p><div><div><br>
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Organizational Agility</p></div></div><p></p><div><div><br>
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Data Analytics and Modelling</p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p>

Associate Director - Planning and Reporting

KEO International Consultants

<div>Overview:
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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><br>
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><br>
We invite you to join us. Why?</div><div></div><div><br>
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:
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Our newest opportunity is for a talented Project Director &ndash; PMO, to join our award-winning team in Riyadh. The Project Director - PMO is a senior Head Office role that will directly support the Executive Director in managing the operational, administrative, reporting and business development functions of the KSA PMCM/CS division. The role will lead the Head Office PMO team, comprising a PMO Assistant, Senior Planning Engineer, Quantity Surveyor (Commercial) and Operations Controls Director, and will act as Head of the PMO team in the Executive Director's absence. The Project Director (PMO) will serve as a trusted operational deputy to the Executive Director, enabling the Executive Director to focus on strategic leadership and high-level stakeholder engagement by assuming responsibility for portfolio-wide resource management, reporting compliance, payment collection, enterprise process oversight, and business development with Arabic-speaking clients.</div><div></div><div><br>
We envisage success in this role to include;</div><ul><li>
Act as Head of the Head Office PMO team and represent the ED in all internal leadership matters during absences.</li><li>
Provide day-to-day operational support to the ED, acting as a buffer between the ED and routine portfolio management demands.</li><li>
Coordinate with the Operations Controls Director to translate the ED's strategic direction into monthly and quarterly operating plans.</li><li>
Ensure the ED receives concise, exception-based reporting &mdash; escalate only matters that genuinely require ED-level intervention.</li><li>
Attend leadership forums, internal governance meetings and client engagements as the ED's representative when required.</li><li>
Lead and manage the Head Office PMO team: PMO Assistant, Senior Planning Engineer, Quantity Surveyor (Commercial) and Operations Controls Director.</li><li>
Establish clear roles, accountabilities and KPIs within the PMO team; conduct regular performance reviews.</li><li>
Serve as the lead for portfolio-wide resource planning and allocation, working closely with all Delivery Project Directors; centralize this function on behalf of the ED and ensure resources are distributed efficiently across the portfolio.</li><li>
Maintain the all-project leave and availability tracker; proactively identify and address resourcing gaps.</li><li>
Together with the Operations Controls Director, ensure all enterprise processes and procedures are tracked and reported to the ED at a minimum of once per month.</li><li>
Lead client engagement, relationship-building and business development with Arabic-speaking clients and government/sovereign entities in KSA and the wider GCC.</li><li>
Actively support the ED in identifying and pursuing new business opportunities with Arabic-speaking clients, attending client meetings and negotiations in Arabic.</li><li>
Contribute to strategic bid preparation for Arabic-speaking client pursuits; support proposal development, presentations and positioning.</li><li>
Share Arabic-market intelligence with the ED and senior leadership to inform strategic targeting and positioning.</li><li>
Act as a senior liaison between the Head Office PMO team, Delivery Project Directors, Finance, HR and the Executive Director.</li><li>
Represent the ED at client-facing meetings, authority engagements and industry forums as required.</li><li>
Proactively address client concerns and internal stakeholder conflicts; escalate unresolved matters to the ED with recommended actions.</li><li>
Work with the Senior Planning Engineer to maintain an overview of portfolio program health; flag schedule risks and resource conflicts to the ED.</li><li>
Work with the QS to monitor fee forecasts, invoicing schedules and cost-to-complete positions; ensure commercial risks are identified and escalated early.</li><li>
Ensure all PMO-related administrative and reporting functions are delivered in accordance with KEO standards and the applicable Conditions of Contract on each project.</li></ul>
Qualifications:
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To be successful in this dynamic opportunity, we envision that your career journey to date will include a minimum of 15-20 of relevant professional experience in PMCM, Project Management or related consulting environments partnered with a Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field. Master's degree or MBA preferred.</div><div></div><div><br>
Professional Registration PMP, PMI-PgMP, Chartered Engineer (CEng), or equivalent recognized professional qualification.</div><ul><li>
Minimum 6 years in a senior project leadership, PMO management, or portfolio oversight role.</li><li>
Significant KSA and GCC experience required; strong familiarity with Saudi government and sovereign clients essential.</li><li>
Native or professional-level Arabic required. Strong written and spoken English essential.</li><li>
Proficiency in Deltek Vantagepoint, Aconex, SharePoint, and MS Project or Primavera P6.</li><li>
Sector experience in Large-scale infrastructure, mixed-use, hospitality, government or urban development projects in KSA/GCC.</li></ul><div></div><div><br>
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></div><div><br>
We are excited to hear how you can partner with our award-winning team and treat all expressions of interest confidentially.</div></div><div></div>

Project Director – PMO

<div><p>As a Principal Urban Designer - Development, Planning &amp; Urban Design, you are responsible for leading the design and delivery of multiple projects, often managing them concurrently. You will take full ownership of medium to large-scale design and production packages under the guidance of the Design/Project Director, ensuring the successful execution of each project.</p></div>
<br><div><div><ul><li>Lead the design and delivery of a variety of projects often happening concurrently.
</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Take ownership of medium to large scale design and production packages under the supervision of the Design/Project Director.
</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Organise and graphicly develop client presentations.
</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Work to a programme for deliverables and advise senior staff of any issues which may affect delivery.
</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Work within agreed design standards and parameters with senior staff.
</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Ensure the quality of deliverables meet the expectations of senior staff.
</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Work within a multidisciplinary, multicultural team.
</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Undertake technical co-ordination with other WSP teams and third party subconsultants.
</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Lead the production of high-quality urban planning, design and master planning project submissions in the UAE and the wider Middle East and Africa.
</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Lead in the preparation of technical bids and fee proposals for master planning and urban design projects and other major infrastructure projects where appropriate.</li></ul></div></div>
<br><div><div><ul><li>Degree of post graduate qualification in urban design, urban planning landscape architecture, or related field and preferably with a professional affiliation (or eligible for membership)
</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Candidates will ideally have minimum 12+ years relevant working experience in urban design, urban planning and master planning.
</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Experience in working within a multidisciplinary team &ndash; including external subconsultants &ndash; is essential.
</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>An understanding of sustainability issues within the public realm. (LEED or similar experience and advantage)
</li></ul></div><div>Will be required to travel within the Middle East region to projects in a variety of geographical locations, including Saudi Arabia.<br>
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</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.<br>
</b></p><p></p><p>Work on landmark projects around the world and embrace opportunities to make an even bigger impact in the communities you care about. What if you could do the best work of your life and create a legacy for yourself?<br>
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