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Assistant Construction Director

Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Overview

Are you ready to take up a vital role in shaping some of our exciting projects? How about joining our talented team, where everyone has a voice, and together we face our clients' problems head-on. It's'a diverse and inclusive work environment where world-class talent knows no distinctions. We are looking for innovative, forward-thinking people who enjoy challenge and actively seek to develop and improve work processes.

Join us as an Assistant Construction Director, T&C and Hand-Over in our Transportation Project Delivery team and you will have the opportunity to contribute the delivery of an exciting multi-disciplinary Transportation project. You will lead the construction supervision functional group across all stages of the project lifecycle, including preliminary works, design, engineering and construction, in collaboration with other functional leads within the organization, and in close coordination with the D&B Contractor overseeing the construction, testing and commissioning and hand-over of the works, with focus on delivery and special emphasis on safety.

With such size, scope and scale, you'll have plenty of opportunities to keep yourself challenged and to grow your technical leadership skills.

Your role

  • The Head of Construction, Testing and Commissioning and Hand-Over is responsible for leading and managing construction supervision activities across the Project. The role ensures that construction works are delivered in accordance with approved designs, contract specifications, quality standards, safety requirements, budget constraints, and project schedules. The duties have continuity through leading the testing and commissioning activities and hand-over of the works to the Client and/or operator. The Manager oversees supervision teams, coordinates with clients and contractors, and provides leadership to achieve successful project delivery.
  • Lead and manage construction supervision teams, including Resident Engineers, Discipline Engineers, Inspectors, and support staff.
  • Establish project supervision objectives, priorities, and performance expectations.
  • Mentor, develop, and evaluate team members to maintain a high-performing organization.
  • Promote a culture of safety, quality, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
  • Monitor project progress and identify potential risks, delays, and issues.
  • Direct corrective and preventive actions to minimize project impacts.
  • Ensure timely completion of project deliverables and reporting requirements.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for clients regarding construction supervision matters.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors, authorities, and other stakeholders.
  • Participate in project review meetings and executive-level presentations.
  • Monitor contractor compliance with contract terms and conditions.
  • Review and provide recommendations regarding variations, claims, extensions of time, and contractual disputes.
  • Ensure proper documentation and record management practices are maintained.
  • Monitor project supervision budgets and resource utilization.
  • Review project forecasts, staffing plans, and financial performance.
  • Support management in achieving revenue and profitability targets.
  • Identify opportunities for operational efficiencies and cost optimization.
  • Prepare and present periodic project performance reports to senior management and clients.
  • Monitor project KPIs related to schedule, quality, safety, and cost.
  • Escalate critical issues and provide strategic recommendations.
  • Ensure compliance with organizational governance and reporting requirements.
Construction

Location

Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Job Type

Full time

Ref

R-161839

Salary range

-

About you

  • Degree in a related Architecture of Engineering discipline. Master's degree is preferred.
  • Professional membership with a recognized engineering institution is preferred.
  • Minimum 18 years of experience in construction and engineering projects.
  • At least 10 years in a managerial or leadership role within construction supervision, project management, or engineering consultancy.
  • Proven experience overseeing medium or large-scale infrastructures, complex buildings and/or urban developments.
  • Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and coordinating with other functional leads, majorly contract/commercial management, projects controls, engineering.
  • Experience coordinating with contractors, consultants, and government authorities. Excellent coordination and stakeholder management skills.
  • Robust competency on construction supervision, site management, quality management and construction planning.
  • Good competency on contract and commercial management, project controls, quality control and engineering.
  • Good knowledge of inspection and testing techniques with regard to temporary and permanent works.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, mid and long-term thinking and anticipation skills.
  • Strong engineering judgement, communication and technical reporting skills.
  • Strong ability on negotiation, conflict resolution, decision-making and problem-solving.
  • High level of organisation and commitment to your work.
  • Excellent personal organisational skills and team work.
  • Used to work in a fast-paced office environment combining construction supervision works and administration work.
  • Open to adapt to flexible working hours arrangements.
  • Experience working in the KSA or wider Middle East region is preferred.
Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like-minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career.

This includes:

  • Tax-free salary.
  • Life insurance coverage.
  • Medical insurance.
  • Annual leave balance.
  • Company gratuity scheme.
  • Discretionary bonus program.
  • Annual flight contribution.
  • Transportation & housing allowances.
  • Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.

Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognized for the impact you make.

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About AtkinsRéalis

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, 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.

Find out more.

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