Let’s find your next opportunity​

{{ job.job_posting_title }}
{{item.trim() }} {{item.trim() }} {{item.trim() }}
{{ job.job_posting_title }}

{{ job.is_cms_job ? (job.cities.split(';').length > 1 ? 'Various locations' : job.location_mappings[0]) : (job.location_mappings.length > 1 ? 'Various locations' : job.location_mappings[0]) }}

saved
viewed

Lead Construction Director

Site Office, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Overview

The Lead Construction Director (based in remote location in KSA) will oversee and coordinate all on-site activities for high end ultra luxury hospitality and residential projects, ensuring work is completed safely, on time, within budget, and in compliance with design specifications and quality standards. This role requires strong leadership, technical expertise, and effective communication with project stakeholders.

Your role

  • Plan, organize, and manage construction activities for high end ultra luxury hospitality and residential projects.
  • Supervise site operations, ensuring adherence to schedules, budgets, and quality standards.
  • Coordinate with engineers, architects, surveyors, and contractors to ensure smooth project execution.
  • Monitor progress and resolve technical or operational issues on-site.
  • Ensure compliance with safety regulations and environmental standards.
  • Review and approve construction drawings, specifications, and work plans.
  • Conduct regular site inspections to verify workmanship and materials.
  • Prepare progress reports and communicate updates to senior management.
  • Manage subcontractors and suppliers, ensuring timely delivery of materials and services.
  • Oversee cost control, resource allocation, and risk management.
  • Implement corrective measures for delays, defects, or non-compliance.
Project, programme & cost management Project & Programme Management

Location

Site Office, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Job Type

Full time

Ref

R-154602

Salary range

-

About you

  • Bachelor's/master's degree in civil engineering or construction management.
  • Proven experience on 20+ years in managing high end ultra luxury hospitality and residential projects.
  • Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, and industry standards.
  • Proficiency in project management software and MS Office.
  • Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
  • Excellent leadership and team management skills.
  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
  • Effective communication and negotiation skills.
  • Attention to detail and commitment to safety and quality.
  • Time management skills to handle multiple projects and deadlines.
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.

video thumbnail

Make it brilliant, a career with AtkinsRéalis

Our supportive, collaborative culture inspires us as a global community every day.

Watch this short film and imagine what you could achieve here, too.

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.

Related jobs

Senior Structural Civil Engineer
Clean power Engineering Full time
Senior Structural Civil Engineer

Various locations

Senior Engineer – Geotechnical Project Manager
Transportation Engineering Full time
Senior Engineer – Geotechnical Project Manager

Various locations

Wastewater Hydraulic Modellers – Assistant to Principal
Water Engineering Full time
Wastewater Hydraulic Modellers – Assistant to Principal

Various locations

Chargé(e) de projets– Évaluation des impacts environnementaux et autorisations – Secteur Industriel
Transportation Sciences Full time
Chargé(e) de projets– Évaluation des impacts environnementaux et autorisations – Secteur Industriel

Various locations

Cost Manager
Project, programme & cost management Risk Management & Project Controls Full time
Cost Manager

Various locations

Senior / Principal Geotechnical Engineer
Transportation Engineering Full time
Senior / Principal Geotechnical Engineer

Various locations

Lead Mechanical Engineer (Piping) - Minerals & Metals
Minerals & metallurgy Engineering Full time
Lead Mechanical Engineer (Piping) - Minerals & Metals

Various locations

Circular Economy and Waste Consultant
Environment & geoscience Health, Safety, Environment & Wellbeing Full time
Circular Economy and Waste Consultant

Various locations

Senior Geotechnical Engineer
Clean power Engineering Full time
Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Various locations

Signaling Systems Engineer – ETCS / ERTMS
Transportation Engineering Full time
Signaling Systems Engineer – ETCS / ERTMS

Various locations

Geotechnical Engineer
Transportation Engineering Full time
Geotechnical Engineer

Various locations

Digital Construction Coordinator
Engineering Full time
Digital Construction Coordinator

Various locations

Related blogs

Building generation capacity for the grid we have now

Discover how Bennett Mountain is strengthening Idaho’s grid with 162MW of fast-start capacity designed to respond when people need it most.

Card link for Building generation capacity for the grid we have now

From contaminated land to large-scale groundwater programmes: Erin on 20 years in environmental engineering

After close to two decades in the environmental space, Erin has built a career defined by curiosity, range, and a deep-rooted drive to protect the planet. Based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Erin is a senior project manager and environmental engineer whose work now spans large hydrogeological and groundwater programmes, a long way from the contaminated sites where she started out.

Card link for From contaminated land to large-scale groundwater programmes: Erin on 20 years in environmental engineering

From fieldwork to leadership in Northern Canada: Alana’s career in environmental remediation

I’m the Team Lead for Northern BC and the Yukon at AtkinsRéalis, and a Senior Project Manager in environmental site remediation. I help tackle complex environmental challenges, and find smarter, more sustainable ways to give new life to contaminated sites.

Card link for From fieldwork to leadership in Northern Canada: Alana’s career in environmental remediation

Saeed : Designing the tools that keep nuclear work safe

Saeed is a Tooling Engineer at Candu Energy Inc., an AtkinsRéalis company, contributing to some of the largest and most technically demanding nuclear refurbishment projects.

Card link for Saeed : Designing the tools that keep nuclear work safe

What makes early careers at AtkinsRéalis different? Peter’s story reveals it.

Explore how Peter’s graduate journey at AtkinsRéalis was shaped by real‑world responsibility, supportive teams, and leadership access, setting the foundation for early career success.

Card link for What makes early careers at AtkinsRéalis different? Peter’s story reveals it.

My first 60 days at AtkinsRéalis – Gahee’s journey into people, culture, and change

From warm welcomes to meaningful impact, Gahee Jeong reflects on her first 60 days at AtkinsRéalis while navigating global HR practices, local leadership, and growth from day one.

Card link for My first 60 days at AtkinsRéalis – Gahee’s journey into people, culture, and change

From day one to driving impact: Haresh on his early journey at AtkinsRéalis

Meet Haresh, driving direction, strengthening delivery, and building global alignment from the very start.

Card link for From day one to driving impact: Haresh on his early journey at AtkinsRéalis
A portrait picture of Bethan on her graduation day

Starting my nuclear engineering journey: Early experiences shaping my career

Meet Bethan and read how she’s building her career as a Graduate Electrical Engineer working on major nuclear projects at AtkinsRéalis.

Card link for Starting my nuclear engineering journey: Early experiences shaping my career
A smiling picture of Remya

Remya on nuclear design, multidisciplinary problem‑solving, and what drives her work

Meet Remya, an EC&I engineer leading nuclear design across global markets and read how variety, flexibility, and multidisciplinary work have shaped her career at AtkinsRéalis .

Card link for Remya on nuclear design, multidisciplinary problem‑solving, and what drives her work
Headshot of Ejike

Ejike on joining as a graduate, leading nuclear projects in Bristol, and why no two days are the same

Meet Ejike, an EC&I engineer who joined AtkinsRéalis as a graduate and now leads complex nuclear projects.

Card link for Ejike on joining as a graduate, leading nuclear projects in Bristol, and why no two days are the same

Spains Hall Estate: What happens when you let beavers solve a flooding problem

Discover how environmental science and natural processes combined to manage flooding in Essex.

Card link for Spains Hall Estate: What happens when you let beavers solve a flooding problem

From Lake District tarns to highway runoff analysis: Maisie on starting a career in water quality

Meet Maisie, a Junior Environmental Scientist at AtkinsRéalis, and read how her Lake District upbringing shaped her path into water quality and environmental protection.

Card link for From Lake District tarns to highway runoff analysis: Maisie on starting a career in water quality