Senior Manager - Asset Management (6 Months contract role)

AtkinsRéalis is looking for a Senior Manager – Asset Management, in 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

In this role, you will be responsible for the successful delivery of the AMO Setup project. You will provide strategic leadership, client engagement, and cross-functional coordination across multiple workstreams.

The role requires not only deep expertise in project delivery but also domain knowledge of asset management principles and operations, and ideally, aviation sector experience.

You will be the key point of contact for client and other stakeholders, ensuring that all phases of the project are aligned with client expectations, international best practices, and project objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Lead overall project delivery from initiation to close-out, ensuring alignment with the contract, scope, and agreed deliverables.
• Conduct comprehensive Asset Management gap assessment for client’s infrastructure assets.
  Guide, contribute to and review the work of workstreams, ensuring technical coherence and delivery integration across:

  Asset Life Cycle:

  Asset Management framework, development of asset strategies, lifecycle analysis, asset maintenance strategies, and end of life strategies.
  Asset Assessment & Investment Planning:

  Asset condition and criticality assessment, SAMP and AMP, lifecycle cost analysis, and prioritizing asset investments.

  Asset Assurance & Performance Management:

  Asset performance monitoring, risk management, O&M contract oversight, standardization of operational/maintenance procedures, and life cycle value realisation.

• Build and maintain strong client relationships with senior client stakeholders.
• Manage multidisciplinary teams and three senior workstream leads across asset lifecycle, investment planning, and performance management.
• Review compliance of the client organisation with ISO 55001 and integration of best-in-class asset management frameworks.
• Oversee project planning, risk management, resource allocation, and budget control.
• Review and sign off on all strategic reports, transformation plans, and policy deliverables.
• Serve as the escalation point for all project-related matters, ensuring timely resolution.
• Provide executive-level reporting and participate in governance and steering committee reviews.

Role Requirements:

• 20+ years of overall professional experience, including substantial leadership in large-scale infrastructure or industrial projects.
• Demonstrated experience in the aviation sector (airports or civil aviation authorities) is highly preferred.
• Proven success delivering complex consulting or engineering programs with multiple stakeholders and high visibility.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 55001 standards, auditing, and asset management best practices.
• Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Project Management, or a related discipline; Master's degree preferred.

Good to Have:

• Experience working with clients in the GCC region, particularly on government or public sector infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with digital asset management systems, capital planning tools, and enterprise transformation programs.
• PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent project management certifications are desirable.

• Arabic language would be a big plus.

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

• Tax-free salary.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Comprehensive medical insurance coverage.
• Paid Annual leave.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Annual flight contribution.
• Relocation assistance.
• Transportation & housing allowances.
• 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.