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Site Office, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Overview

The Interface Manager will be responsible for managing, coordinating, and controlling all technical, construction, stakeholder, utility, and operational interfaces . The role is critical to ensuring seamless integration between bridge structures, roadway works, utility diversions, traffic management systems, public realm elements, contractors, consultants, and external stakeholders.

Your role

Interface Management Strategy & Planning

  • Develop and implement the Project Interface Management Plan in accordance with project requirements and client standards.
  • Establish interface management procedures, protocols, and governance frameworks.
  • Identify, define, and manage all project interfaces throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Develop and maintain comprehensive Interface Registers and Interface Matrices.
  • Ensure timely identification and resolution of interface-related issues.
  • Facilitate effective communication between all project stakeholders.

Design & Construction Integration

  • Coordinate between engineering, design, construction, and project controls teams to ensure smooth project execution.
  • Review design deliverables to identify interface risks and potential conflicts.
  • Facilitate multidisciplinary design coordination workshops.
  • Ensure engineering solutions are fully coordinated between various disciplines.
  • Track design changes and assess impacts on project interfaces.
  • Resolve clashes affecting bridge, roadway, utility, and transportation infrastructure works.

Utility & Third-Party Coordination

  • Monitor utility relocation and protection programs.
  • Ensure utility interfaces are effectively integrated into project schedules and construction plans.
  • Facilitate technical reviews and utility approval processes.

Traffic & Operational Interface Management

  • Coordinate traffic management and diversion interfaces associated with bridge construction activities.
  • Ensure alignment between construction staging plans and traffic management strategies.
  • Coordinate with transportation authorities for road closures, lane shifts, and traffic diversions.
  • Manage interfaces between ongoing construction activities and live operational road networks.
  • Support implementation of mobility and transportation management plans.

Interface Risk Management

  • Identify interface-related risks and opportunities throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Maintain Interface Risk Registers and mitigation plans.
  • Escalate critical interface risks to project leadership when necessary.
  • Ensure corrective actions are implemented and monitored to closure.

Construction Phase Interface Management

  • Monitor interface activities during bridge and infrastructure construction.
  • Coordinate sequencing and access requirements between multiple contractors and work packages.
  • Ensure construction activities are executed without adversely impacting adjacent project works.
  • Support construction planning and work-front management activities.

Testing, Commissioning & Handover Interfaces

  • Coordinate interfaces associated with testing and commissioning activities.
  • Ensure readiness of bridge systems, infrastructure assets, and supporting facilities.
  • Support handover planning and operational integration activities.
  • Coordinate with operations and maintenance teams during transition phases.
  • Verify that interface requirements are successfully closed prior to project completion.

Reporting & Documentation

  • Prepare weekly and monthly interface management reports.
  • Track interface KPIs and project performance indicators.
  • Provide updates to project management regarding critical interface matters.
  • Support project audits and compliance reviews.

Health, Safety & Environmental Compliance

  • Ensure interface activities align with project HSE requirements.
  • Promote safe coordination practices between contractors and stakeholders.
  • Monitor interface risks that could impact site safety.
  • Support environmental compliance and sustainability objectives.
  • Participate in project safety reviews and leadership initiatives.
Project & Programme Management

Location

Site Office, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Job Type

Full time

Ref

R-160959

Salary range

-

About you

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Construction Management, Transportation Engineering, or a related discipline.
  • Master's Degree in Project Management, Infrastructure Management, or Engineering Management is preferred.
  • PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent project management certification is highly desirable.
  • Membership in a recognized professional engineering institution is advantageous.

Experience Requirements

  • Minimum 12-15 years of experience in major infrastructure and transportation projects.
  • Minimum 7 years in interface management, project coordination, or design-construction integration roles.
  • Extensive experience managing interfaces on large multidisciplinary infrastructure projects.
  • Previous Saudi Arabia and GCC project experience is highly desirable.
  • Experience working with client, government authorities, PMCs, consultants, or major contractors is strongly preferred.

Key Skills

  • Strong stakeholder and interface management capabilities.
  • Excellent organizational and coordination skills.
  • Advanced problem-solving and conflict-resolution abilities.
  • Strong communication and negotiation skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple contractors, stakeholders, and project packages simultaneously.
  • Excellent reporting and presentation capabilities.
  • Strong risk identification and mitigation skills.

Behavioral Competencies

  • Strategic and proactive mindset.
  • Strong leadership and influencing abilities.
  • Collaborative approach to project delivery.
  • Ability to work effectively in complex, fast-paced project environments.
  • High attention to detail and accountability.
  • Results-driven with a focus on achieving project objectives.
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.

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