Senior Director - Delivery (NEOM The LINE)

AtkinsRéalis is looking for a Senior Director - Delivery, in NEOM, KSA.

About AtkinsRéalis

Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end-to-end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and capital. The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in strategic sectors such as Engineering Services, Nuclear and Capital.  News and information are available at www.atkinsrealis.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

Learn more about our career opportunities at: https://careers.atkinsrealis.com

Please read more about NEOM here: NEOM: A new future in KSA

The Senior Director will provide leadership across all aspects of delivering The Line, overseeing the end-to-end lifecycle of this high-complexity giga project. This role requires strategic vision, operational excellence, and the ability to navigate a dynamic and ambitious startup environment. The Senior Director will ensure the project is delivered on budget, on time, and to the highest quality and safety standards while fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation. The successful candidate will have to be adaptive to a non-conventional role, whereby the candidate could be “go do and fix” rather than a traditional project management lifecycle.

The extent of key responsibilities may vary:

Project Delivery:

• Lead and manage multi-dimensional experience across the entire project lifecycle, ensuring delivery within budget, quality, and timeline.
• Drive a strong awareness of traditional and digital design methodologies and construction techniques, including industrial manufacturing.
• Provide leadership in safety management, ensuring best practices and compliance.
• Oversee end-to-end procurement and contract management, from market engagement to contract administration and final account closure.

Strategic Leadership:

• Develop and execute a strategic roadmap in alignment with NEOM’s vision and values.
• Build and manage high-performance, integrated teams within the client organization, adhering to client policies and processes.
• Represent and champion AtkinsRéalis within the project and broader stakeholder landscape.

Stakeholder Management:

• Cultivate strong and well-developed stakeholder management skills, balancing expectations and fostering collaboration in an environment of competing companies.
• Influence and impact decision-making processes, ensuring alignment with project goals.

Innovation and Problem-Solving:

• Leverage experience and knowledge to provide value-added solutions and innovative approaches to complex challenges.
• Promote Lean principles and Six Sigma methodologies to enhance operational efficiency.

People Leadership:

• Foster a culture of excellence, resilience, and collaboration within a multicultural workforce.
• Demonstrate leadership and serve as a role model for high ethical standards and professionalism.

Long-Term Activities:

• Bring alive the General Contractors’ strategy, including the procurement roadmap enabling contract awards. This activity will require significant effort as it builds momentum.
• Drive strategic procurement initiatives, particularly in MEP and special digital systems, with a focus on scaling efforts as momentum builds.
• Advance the development of common assets (“Neighbours”), a massive undertaking that has already gained considerable traction compared to General Contractors.
• Oversee secondary strategies under NEOM’s The Line Execution Strategy, ensuring alignment and seamless implementation.
• Provide general advice on specific issues, such as Engineering, Systems, and Testing & Commissioning (T&C), addressing capability gaps effectively.

Operational Excellence:

• Drive efficiency and profitability for Atkins in support of current and future forecasts and opportunities.
• Be active role model of safety and culture of care.

Skills and Attributes:

• Extensive experience managing large-scale infrastructure or urban development projects, particularly in the Middle East.
• Exceptional stamina, resilience, and energy to drive project success.
• Detailed understanding of financial issues, safety management, and engineering innovation.
• Strong communication and influence skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Analytical thinking and commercial awareness to support strategic decision-making.

Capabilities:

• Conceptual Thinking.
• Reading the Business Picture.
• Providing Leadership and Direction.
• Influence and Impact.
• Achievement Drive.
• Analytical Thinking.
• Commercial Awareness.
• Partnership Building and Collaboration.

Requirements:

• Degree in Engineering with a master’s in business or related field preferred.
• Chartered Engineer Status.
• Minimum of 30 years of experience delivering major projects, with a proven track record in the Middle East.
• Expertise in safety management and implementing innovative solutions in the engineering and construction industry.
• Demonstrated experience working with a multicultural workforce.

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

• Tax-free salary.
• Comprehensive life insurance coverage.
• Premium medical insurance coverage for you and your dependents.
• Generous annual leave balance.
• Remote work opportunities outside of country.
• Flexible/hybrid work solutions.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Annual flight contribution.
• Relocation assistance.
• Transportation & housing allowances: Available for remote work locations.
• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, as well as personal health, fitness, and nutrition consulting.

Your difference makes a difference. We care for our people and are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where you can thrive and build a future you want to be a part of.

AtkinsRéalis is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforces. We aim to provide quality and fairness for all job applicants and employees and not to discriminate on grounds of gender, marital status, age, race, ethnic origin, religious conviction, or disablement. We oppose all forms of unlawful treatment and discrimination.

Our aim is for the company to be representative of all sections of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to a policy of treating all our employees and job applications equally.

We pursue this commitment by:

• Having clear and concise procedures and guidelines for both line managers and employees to ensure policies are fully understood and implemented.
• Complying with the relevant employment legislation and codes of practice.
• Ensuring that all existing employees, potential employees, colleagues, and customers are treated equally and with respect.

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