Infrastructure Manager (Design)

Due to continued success in KSA, SNC Lavalin is seeking to appoint an experienced Infrastructure Manager - Design to join our already established team in KSA to support and oversee a major programmes of work, specifically infrastructure.

As part of our Middle East business strategy, we are currently looking for an experienced Infrastructure Manager to join our team in KSA. Experience of delivering infrastructure works for master planned developments and other major works is key.

You will be responsible for managing a diverse team of professionals including Architects, Engineers, Designers, Quantity Surveyors, Contractors and other supporting services.

Drawing on your existing infrastructure delivery and major projects experience, you will be responsible for monitoring the project direction and coordinating throughout all project life-cycles and final handover to the client.

Core Responsibilities

• Develop the strategy and execution plan on large capital projects (Infrastructure, Roads, Water, Airports, Bridges, Utilities, Public Realm)

• Negotiate contract terms with the client

• Deliver on all technical and commercial aspects of the project as per the contract requirements

• Manage the client relationship and key stakeholders

• Business development to ensure repeat business

• Deliver the financial objectives for the programme

• Manage all programme risk and contingencies

• Ensure compliance with the Atkins/F+G Business Management System

• Direct staff and resources to meet programme delivery requirements

• Ensure project success

• Manage the Project Manager’s performance of delegated responsibility

Relationships:

• Provide the principal point of contact with the clients’ senior representatives for the delivery of project services

• Develop and maintain close working relationships with relevant project, technical, financial and commercial staff

• Develop close working relationships with other business heads, locally and internationally

• Develop effective working relationships with colleagues within the region and internationally to maximize the cost base and technical delivery capability

• Support the Project Manager in the resolution of problems

Core Requirements

• Western educated to a minimum of Bachelors’ degree in engineering or architecture

• Chartered with a western recognised institute (to include but not necessarily be limited to APM, ICE, IStructE, MRICS, CIOB).

• A minimum of 15 years post graduate experience, of which 10 has been in the Middle East, .

• Experience in leading on Master Planned infrastructure projects and major programmes of works including roads, culverts, utilities, drainage, bridges, public realm

• Proven success in the delivery of large capital projects within scope, time and budget

• Ability to influence for results

• Experience in the planning, managing and successfully delivering on projects involving numerous stakeholders

• Effective IT and communication skills in report writing, presentations and holding effective conversations

• Proven ability to lead, organize and direct large multi-national organization

Behaviours

• Be resilient with a “can do” attitude and able to work under pressure

• Be collaborative and able to work across regional and business boundaries

• Be focused on delivering to agree objectives and standards

• Assert independent views and challenge when appropriate

• Willing to challenge the status quo

Rewards and Benefits

We offer an excellent package which includes:

• A competitive salary

• 22 calendar days annual leave

• Medical and life insurance cover.

• Company gratuity scheme.

• Discretionary bonus scheme.

• Annual flight allowance to point of origin.

• Employee Assistance Programme – 24 hour free advice on financial, legal and family care specialists and also access to personal health, fitness and nutrition consultants