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Mace Group

<div><p>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.</p><p>
The project:</p><p>
Alongside a high-profile client, Mace is delivering a Giga project. It is one of its own kind and offers a versatile scope of delivery to the project team. We are searching for a planner who is interested in interested in delivering unique residential buildings, hotels, infrastructure, car parks and extensive reforestation. The team is a high energy , expanding PMO team. If you want to be a part of this extraordinary scheme, kindly register your interest.</p><p>
This opportunity is to be involved in a Major mixed-use development, in Riyadh. The programme consists of over 200 projects including Cultural and heritage assets, F&amp;B, Retail and Hotels, commercial buildings, and educational facilities.</p><p>
Mace is currently providing programme management and looking for high-calibre experienced people.Mace is currently providing the programme management and are looking for high-calibre experienced people.</p><p>
You&rsquo;ll be responsible for:</p><ul><li>
Develop detailed plans aligned with project constraints.</li><li>
Interface with project team and contribute to progress reporting.</li><li>
Review and capture productivity to track performance.</li><li>
Communicate effectively with clients, teams and stakeholders.</li><li>
Establish and oversee project work plans and deadlines.</li><li>
Coordinate team activities to meet project requirements.</li><li>
Undertake tasks ensuring delivery of assignment obligations.</li><li>
Champion net zero carbon transition through proactive emissions management.</li></ul><p>
You&rsquo;ll need to have:</p><ul><li>
Experience in delivering residential or infrastructure schemes or both.</li><li>
Experience in working within a PMO.</li><li>
Experience in managing complex schedules and interpreting the data to different stakeholders.</li><li>
Good communication skills.</li><li>
Good attention to detail.</li><li>
Supporting qualifications in construction related courses or sufficient work experience.</li></ul><p>
You&rsquo;ll also have:</p><ul><li>
Membership of APM, RICS, CIOB, ICE, AACE, IRM, IEMA or equivalent demonstrable professional or personal development.</li><li>
Extensive experience in the successful planning of projects and programmes in the residential sector.</li><li>
Deep property or infrastructure project management expertise.</li><li>
Strong commercial and financial acumen.</li><li>
Leadership and management experience of large, diverse teams.</li><li>
Experience of managing relationships with key senior stakeholders.</li><li>
Strong collaborative skills are required.</li><li>
A strong desire to pursue excellence.</li><li>
Ability to work with people with care at the center of it.</li><li>
A formidable sense of responsibility.</li></ul><p>
Our values</p><p>
Safety first - Going home safe and well: We champion a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing in every team.</p><p>
Client focus - Deliver on our promise: We own the quality of deliverables, strategic outcomes and build long term relationships with our clients.</p><p>
Integrity - Always do the right thing: We influence positive outcomes within our industry, while always aligning with our compliance obligations.</p><p>
Create opportunity - For our people to excel: We champion a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities, inspiring our people and teams to develop.</p><p>
Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.</p><p>
We are also open to discussing part time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable with-in the role.</p><p>
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Planning Manager

<div><p>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.</p><p><br>
The project:<br>
The project is a major national programme facing a compressed schedule, maturing design, and complex stakeholder landscape. To meet delivery ambitions, the Client requires enhanced governance, strengthened programme controls, accelerated procurement, and immediate specialist support across advisory functions including:</p><ul><li> Innovation &amp; Improvement - Identifies, promotes, and implements enhancements to existing team services, tooling, and operating models.</li><li> Strategic Advisory - partners with leadership to shape priorities, extract insights, and influence high-impact decisions.</li></ul><p></p><p><br>
You&rsquo;ll be responsible for:</p><ul><li><div>
Leads and supports commission delivery, managing outputs and contributing to complex commissions.</div></li><li><div>
Manages a team of advisory assistants and assistant managers, driving performance, development, and coaching.</div></li><li><div>
Coordinates team activities to deliver defined work packages efficiently.</div></li><li><div>
Oversees proposal development, generating ideas and delivering all elements of commission delivery.</div></li><li><div>
Builds strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders while driving continuous improvement.</div></li><li><div>
Interprets complex research and analytics to identify issues, evaluate options, and advise on solutions.</div></li><li><div>
Manages client and stakeholder engagement, project delivery of simpler assignments, resource planning, and documentation.</div></li></ul><p></p><p><br>
You&rsquo;ll need to have:</p><ul><li><div>
Necessary visa criteria for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and have relevant work experience working on high valued projects/ programmes for a project management consultancy business, which are required for immigration and client approval.</div></li><li><div>
Understanding components of one specific sector (policy, strategy, client environment) related to property or infrastructure.</div></li><li><div>
Experience in a consultancy or technical environment</div></li><li><div>
Data analysis and research skills.</div></li></ul><p><br>
Our values</p><p>
Safety first - Going home safe and well: We champion a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing in every team.</p><p>
Client focus - Deliver on our promise: We own the quality of deliverables, strategic outcomes and build long term relationships with our clients.</p><p>
Integrity - Always do the right thing: We influence positive outcomes within our industry, while always aligning with our compliance obligations.</p><p>
Create opportunity - For our people to excel: We champion a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities, inspiring our people and teams to develop.</p><p><br>
Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.<br>
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We are also open to discussing part time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable with-in the role</p><div>
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Advisory Manager

Mace

<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.
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 This is an opportunity to work on a large luxury-use development in Riyadh, KSA. Mace are providing project management consultancy services.
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 This role is responsible for overseeing, monitoring, and delivering project and programme management activities for external clients, ensuring successful completion and continuous improvement of projects. The position involves conducting analysis and reviews to inform plans, processes, and procedures, driving efficiency and excellence across delivery.
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 You will lead day-to-day management and provide strong leadership to achieve all external project objectives and KPIs, while supporting internal goals where required. The role carries accountability for appointments valued between approximately &pound;2.5m and &pound;6m in Mace fee, ensuring projects are delivered to the highest standards of quality, safety, and client satisfaction.
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   Lead end-to-end project delivery from inception to post-completion, ensuring alignment with client expectations and stakeholder requirements.
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   Manage project budgets and timelines, proactively identifying risks, challenges, and mitigation strategies to ensure successful outcomes.
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   Champion safety and wellbeing, promoting Mace&rsquo;s &ldquo;Safety First&rdquo; values and HSW framework, sharing lessons learned and best practices.
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   Drive collaboration and stakeholder engagement, managing client, consultant, and contractor teams while influencing senior external stakeholders up to C-suite level.
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   Oversee programme development, integrating design, procurement, and delivery schedules, and ensuring timely sequencing and staging plans.
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   Provide subject matter expertise, supporting broader Mace projects and contributing to business development, bidding, reporting, and commercial strategy.
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   Lead and develop teams, managing Senior Managers, Managers, and Assistant Managers while fostering continuous improvement and innovation.
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   Embed sustainability and digital excellence, aligning delivery with net zero carbon goals, service quality, and Mace&rsquo;s strategic priorities.
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  You&rsquo;ll Need To Have
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   Professional accreditation such as MCIOB, MAPM, MRICS, MICE (or local equivalent) with relevant safety certification (e.g., CSCS or equivalent).
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   Proven experience in successful construction delivery and demonstrable expertise in project management across complex programmes.
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   Degree in a related discipline or equivalent professional experience/apprenticeship, combined with strong technical knowledge and practical application.
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  Our values
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  Safety first - Going home safe and well:
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 We champion a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing in every team.
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  Client focus - Deliver on our promise:
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 We own the quality of deliverables, strategic outcomes and build long term relationships with our clients.
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  Integrity - Always do the right thing:
 </strong>
 We influence positive outcomes within our industry, while always aligning with our compliance obligations.
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  Create opportunity - For our people to excel:
 </strong>
 We champion a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities, inspiring our people and teams to develop.
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 Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.
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Associate Project Director

<div><p>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.</p><p>
The project:</p><p>
This is an opportunity to work on a large new build airport, that will set a global benchmark for aviation experience and aims to attract 120 million passengers by 2030 in Saudi Arabia.<br>
Manages and coordinates a range of PMO and Project Controls services to support designated projects within the PMO and Planning Centre of Excellence.</p><p>
You&rsquo;ll be responsible for:</p><ul><li>
Manage PMO and Project Controls performance on assigned commissions under senior mentorship.</li><li>
Implement PMO and Project Controls frameworks and strategies effectively across projects.</li><li>
Build strong, professional relationships with clients and stakeholders.</li><li>
Contribute to monthly reporting, performance reviews, and delivery of key insights.</li><li>
Recommend and develop methodologies, including Earned Value Management.</li><li>
Integrate PMO disciplines, ensuring alignment of risk management and planning.</li><li>
Drive consistency with Mace Control Centre standards, client requirements, and legislation.</li><li>
Provide technical expertise while supporting Mace&rsquo;s net zero carbon transition goals.</li></ul><p>
You&rsquo;ll need to have:</p><ul><li>
15+ years&rsquo; major programme leadership with proven team development.</li><li>
Advanced technical mastery, shaping standards, processes, and performance.</li><li>
Strong stakeholder influence with clear, confident communication.</li><li>
Analytical, detail‑focused, adaptable, and proficient in Microsoft Office.</li></ul><p>
Our values</p><p>
Safety first - Going home safe and well: We champion a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing in every team.</p><p>
Client focus - Deliver on our promise: We own the quality of deliverables, strategic outcomes and build long term relationships with our clients.</p><p>
Integrity - Always do the right thing: We influence positive outcomes within our industry, while always aligning with our compliance obligations.</p><p>
Create opportunity - For our people to excel: We champion a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities, inspiring our people and teams to develop.</p><p>
Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.</p><p>
We are also open to discussing part time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable with-in the role.</p><p>
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Reporting Lead

Qiddiya Investment Company

<div><p>Qiddiya Investment Company is seeking a Senior Manager - Fire &amp; Safety for the MBS Stadium project, this role is responsible for the development, planning, review, assurance, and monitoring of the Project Fire Strategy and Fire Safety Management Plan throughout the construction phase of the MBS Stadium Project.</p><p>
The role provides independent professional fire engineering and fire safety leadership, ensuring that construction activities, temporary works, sequencing, and interfaces do not compromise life safety, asset protection, or regulatory compliance, while supporting project delivery objectives.</p><p>
The role operates across both Delivery and Safety functions, acting as a critical technical authority, integrator, and assurance role.</p>
Key Responsibilities<ul><li><b>
Fire Strategy &amp; Planning:</b></li><li>
Develop, maintain, and govern the Construction Phase Fire Strategy, aligned with:<br>
Approved design intent</li><li>
Phased handovers and partial occupations</li><li>
Temporary works and evolving site conditions</li><li>
Produce and maintain the Project Fire Safety Management Plan (FSMP) for construction activities.</li><li>
Ensure the fire strategy remains live, dynamic, and construction-stage appropriate, including transitional states.</li><li><b>
Design Review &amp; Assurance:</b></li><li>
Review and assure fire and life safety elements of:</li><li>
Construction drawings and shop drawings</li><li>
Method statements and construction sequencing</li><li>
Temporary works designs impacting fire risk</li><li>
Ensure design changes, value engineering, and site deviations do not undermine the approved fire strategy.</li><li>
Provide fire safety input to change management and technical queries (RFIs, NCRs, concessions).</li><li><b>
Construction Monitoring &amp; Compliance:</b></li><li>
Monitor implementation of fire safety controls on site, including:
</li><li>Means of escape (temporary and permanent)</li><li>
Fire compartmentation integrity</li><li>
Fire stopping and penetration management</li><li>
Temporary fire protection measures</li><li>
Verify compliance with approved plans, permits, and procedures through inspections, audits, and site walks.</li><li>
Track, report, and close fire safety observations and non-conformances.</li><li><b>
Interface with Delivery Teams:</b></li><li>
Act as a trusted advisor to Construction, Package, and Interface Managers.</li><li>
Support safe sequencing and staging of works while maintaining programme momentum.</li><li>
Proactively identify conflicts between construction activities and fire safety requirements and provide practical solutions.</li><li><b>
Contractor &amp; Supply Chain Oversight:</b></li><li>
Ensure the review and approve contractor fire safety submissions, including:<br>
Construction Fire Plans</li><li>
Emergency Response Plans</li><li>
Hot works and high-risk activity controls</li><li>
Ensure contractors implement competent fire safety supervision and site arrangements.</li><li>
Lead fire safety workshops, briefings, and coordination meetings with contractors.</li><li><b>
Emergency Preparedness &amp; Incident Readiness:</b></li><li>
Develop and oversee site-wide construction emergency response arrangements for fire scenarios.</li><li>
Coordinate fire drills, exercises, and readiness assessments.</li><li>
Liaise with local emergency services as required.</li><li><b>
Regulatory &amp; Authority Interface:</b></li><li>
Ensure compliance with Saudi Civil Defense (SCD) requirements</li><li>
Local authority regulations</li><li>
Applicable international codes and standards</li><li>
QIC minimum standards</li><li>
Support inspections, approvals, and authority engagements related to fire safety during construction.</li><li><b>
Reporting &amp; Governance:</b></li><li>
Provide clear, structured reporting on fire safety performance, risks, and trends.</li><li>
Escalate material fire safety risks through programme governance channels.</li><li>
Contribute to programme risk registers, assurance reviews, and leadership briefings.</li><li><b>
Leadership &amp; Capability Building:</b></li><li>
Provide mentorship and technical guidance to safety and delivery teams.</li><li>
Promote a strong fire safety culture across the programme.</li><li>
Support competency development and awareness across the workforce.</li><li><b>
Key Deliverables</b></li><li>
Construction Phase Fire Strategy</li><li>
Fire Safety Management Plan (FSMP)</li><li>
Fire Risk Assessments
</li><li>Fire safety inspection and audit reports</li><li>
Contractor fire safety approvals and reviews</li><li>
Emergency response and drill records</li><li>
Fire safety assurance reports to programme leadership</li><li>
Shared lessons from industry experience and investigations</li></ul><br>
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Requirements</b><br>
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Bachelor's degree in Fire Engineering, Fire Safety, Engineering, or related field.</li><li>
A minimum of 12 years' relevant experience in fire and safety management, and fire engineering</li><li>
Extensive knowledge of fire safety codes, familiarity with Saudi Civil Defense approval processes standards
</li><li>Relevant certifications such as NEBOSH, CFPA, or equivalent are highly desirable.</li><li>
Strong stakeholder and interface management</li><li>
Ability to balance life safety and delivery pressures</li></ul></div>

Senior Manager - Fire & Safety - MBS Stadium - SPA 375

Surbana Jurong Private Limited

<div><div>About SJ Group</div><div>
Global urban, infrastructure, and engineering consultancy with 16,500+ employees across 40+ countries, delivering transformative infrastructure, advisory, and programme management solutions across the Middle East.</div><div></div><div>
Role Overview</div><div>
Lead and drive business development for PMO / PMC / Digital PMO services across Saudi Arabia and the GCC, securing high-value consultancy mandates and positioning SJ as a trusted strategic partner within major programmes and giga-project ecosystems.</div><div></div><div>
Role Purpose</div><div>
To originate, develop, and secure high-value PMO / PMC / Digital PMO mandates by leveraging:</div><ul><li><div>
Strong executive-level client relationships</div></li><li><div>
Deep understanding of project and programme management frameworks</div></li><li><div>
Solid knowledge of Digital PMO platforms and programme controls ecosystems</div></li></ul><div></div><div>
This role requires a commercially driven leader capable of engaging at C-level while demonstrating technical credibility in programme governance, PMIS</div><div>
environments, and delivery risk management.</div><div></div><div>
Key Responsibilities</div><ul><li><div>
Identify, originate, and convert new PMO / PMC opportunities across KSA and GCC</div></li><li><div>
Build and maintain executive-level relationships with government entities, developers, and major clients</div></li><li><div>
Position Digital PMO and programme controls capabilities strategically within target accounts</div></li><li><div>
Lead proposal strategy, commercial structuring, and contract negotiations</div></li><li><div>
Support market shaping and early-stage opportunity positioning</div></li><li><div>
Collaborate with delivery teams to ensure technical alignment and credible solution offerings</div></li><li><div>
Secure multi-million USD consultancy mandates</div></li></ul><div></div><div>
Key Qualifications &amp; Experience</div><ul><li><div>
10&ndash;15 years&rsquo; experience within GCC construction / infrastructure sector</div></li><li><div>
Proven business development track record in:</div><ul><li><div>
PMO</div></li><li><div>
PMC</div></li><li><div>
Programme Controls</div></li><li><div>
Infrastructure advisory</div></li></ul></li><li><div>
Strong project or programme management background (client-side or delivery-side PMO)</div></li><li><div>
Demonstrated understanding of Digital PMO / PMIS systems</div></li><li><div>
Executive-level client relationships in Saudi Arabia</div></li><li><div>
Experience securing multi-million USD consultancy mandates</div></li><li><div>
Fluent English (verbal &amp; written)</div></li></ul><div></div><div>
Why Join SJ</div><div>
Play a strategic role in shaping PMO excellence across Saudi Arabia&rsquo;s most ambitious infrastructure programmes while working within a globally recognised, multidisciplinary consultancy.</div><div></div><div>
All recruitment activities are managed by our Talent Acquisition team. Unsolicited CVs will not be accepted.</div><div></div><div>
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.</div><div></div><div>
At Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world!</div></div>

Business Development Lead – PMO

Aggreko

<div><p><b>KSA Graduate Technician Programme &ndash; Power &ndash; 12-month fixed term contract
</b></p><p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p>Do you want to join a global company and get experience across Saudi Arabia to kick start your career as a technician? Then our graduate technician programme is what you&rsquo;re looking for&hellip;
</p><p></p><p><b>We&rsquo;re Aggreko
</b></p><p></p><p>We're the global leader in providing energy solutions that help businesses grow and communities thrive.
</p><p>We work as a team and we&rsquo;re proud of the difference we make to customers, to local communities, and towards a sustainable future for the world.
</p><p></p><p><b>Aggreko in Saudi Arabia<br>
</b><br>
</p><p>Across the Saudi Arabia, we electrify events from the Formula 1 in Jeddah to the Sound storm Festival in Riyadh. We're also support our customers across the Kingdom with a variety of complex project including providing power and cooling for the development of the Red Sea development project and supplying cooling and back up power for customer&rsquo;s refineries.
</p><p></p><p><b>Our graduate technician programme
</b></p><p></p><p>As a graduate technician, you&rsquo;ll primarily focus on mechanical &amp; electrical systems within generators, and related power equipment.
</p><p></p><p>You&rsquo;ll join a comprehensive 12-month development programme, based in either our Riyadh or Jeddah depots and will gain hands-on experience in maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of power generators and related equipment, working both within the Aggreko depot and on-site across Saudi Arabia.
</p><p></p><p>At the end of the programme, you&rsquo;ll be confident in the mechanical and electrical maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of power generators and other equipment, and ready to move into a technician role in Saudi Arabia.
</p><p></p><p><b>Why join us as a graduate ?
</b></p><ul><li><p>Our programme is designed to give you a wide variety of professional experiences. You&rsquo;ll have the opportunity to work in our depots, at world-class events and on client sites.
</p></li><li><p>Although we're sixty years old, it doesn't feel like it when you work here. You can expect the professionalism and high standards of a larger company &ndash; yet you won&rsquo;t be pigeon-holed into a narrow role.
</p></li><li><p>The sense of teamwork is unique &ndash; &lsquo;together&rsquo; is one of our core values &ndash; and we make sure people feel welcome and included, so they can be themselves at work.<br>
</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>You&rsquo;ll have the following skills and experience:
</b></p><ul><li><p>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in engineering (mechanical or electrical engineering preferred)
</p></li><li><p>Some technical knowledge or experience in mechanical or electrical engineering&ndash; ideally power generation
</p></li><li><p>Passionate about mechanical or electrical engineering
</p></li><li><p>Highly motivated with a positive attitude to work
</p></li><li><p>Valid driving license
</p></li><li><p>Business level English<br>
</p></li></ul><p><br>
To comply with national labour laws and applicable legislation in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, this programme is designed specifically for Saudi national graduates . If you are not a Saudi national then consider applying for one of our other <b>graduate programmes in the Middle East </b>.<br>
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</p><p>Find out more and apply now.
</p><p></p><p><b>Bring your energy. Grow your career.
</b></p><p></p><p>#LI-MK1
</p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><p><b>Equal employment opportunity
</b></p><p></p><p>We welcome people from different backgrounds and cultures, and respect people&rsquo;s unique skills, attitudes and experiences. We encourage everyone to be themselves at work because we know that&rsquo;s how we do our best, for each other, for our customers, for the communities where we work, and for our careers.
</p><p></p><p>We are an equal opportunity employer. If you apply for a role at Aggreko, we will consider your application based on your qualifications and experience, and not on your race, colour, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.</p></div>

Graduate Technician Trainee (Power)

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