Senior Project Manager (Design)
- Project, programme & cost management
- Riyadh
Are you ready to take the next step in your career?
Apply for this roleThis vacancy has now expired. Please see similar roles below...
Atkins have a requirement for a Senior Project Manager (Design) to lead a large project team in KSA. The Senior PM will work with the Civil, Infrastructure Leads regionally and in KSA to deliver our projects successfully to our key clients in KSA.
The Senior PM will also maintain staff development and training plans for the project team whilst ensuring target utilisation and productivity is met within the team.
SNC Lavalin's Atkins business is one of the largest multidisciplinary, multi sector engineering design consultancies in the world and is part of the SNC Lavalin Group.
As one of the world’s most respected design, engineering and project management consultancies with a leading track record in the defence sector, Atkins are ideally placed to respond to this market. We have a broad establishment and proud, 50 year history throughout the Middle East region.
We provide a full range of design, engineering and project management services for buildings, transportation and other infrastructure programmes.
Atkins in the Middle East now employs around 2,000 staff serving Gulf clients across all market sectors from offices in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Doha, Dubai, Jeddah, Kuwait City, Manama, Muscat, Riyadh, and Sharjah.
Principle Requirements
- 15+ years’ experience in management or leadership role, preferably Civil & Infrastructure.
- Degree qualified with professional certifications.
- Demonstrate ability in excellent project delivery.
- Proven track record of successful delivery of major infrastructure projects from concept to detailed design and completion of construction
- Strong collaborative behaviours to interface with clients, other members of the D&E team, GDC and other suppliers.
- Experience and knowledge of the Middle East market and in particular the highways and utilities sectors is a distinct advantage.
Key Responsibilities
- Technical leadership on large multi-disciplinary project delivery
- Lead single and multi-disciplinary discipline bids, with a clear focus on what is needed to win
- Continue to build relationships with existing clients, securing repeat business and identifying additional business opportunities
- Build and motivate a team and demonstrate good leadership qualities
- Manage and report on project performance
- Ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations and ensure that a good Health & Safety culture is engendered within the team
- Staff recruitment, retention and development making sure staff reach their performance potential
- Develop a highly motivated and performing team creating opportunities for the development of individuals
- Provide technical expertise on a variety of large engineering projects
- Oversee designs and budgets and drive projects from tender to delivery in a multi-disciplinary environment
- Increase your networking profile with both internal and external clients
The Individual
- A confident and articulate communicator with experience of dealing with clients and building strong working relationships
- Ability to position Atkins as a leading partner and supplier through a reputation for technical excellence and quality of delivery on major multidisciplinary projects
- A high expectation of performance for themselves and other members of the team, coupled with a drive for continuous improvement
- Customer focused with excellent relationship management skills
- Excellent interpersonal, organisational and communication skills both verbally and in writing
- Ability to build and motivate a team and demonstrate good leadership qualities. Self-motivated and able to work both independently as well as within a larger multi-discipline team
- A supportive and encouraging approach to mentoring less experienced members of the team, combined with a passion for staff development.
- Excellent team player, able to influence technical and delivery staff, and collaborate effectively with other divisional colleagues and with the D&E leadership team
- Ability to fully engage staff through their alignment with business objectives, promoting involvement, and fostering loyalty
- A person who passionately believes in the use of Global Design Centres to offer competitive advantage and quality
Key Measures
- Technical leadership of the Project
- Revenue and margin targets for the Project
- Ability to win work with key clients
- Project profitability and success
- Staff development and performance
- Employee satisfaction, retention rate
- Value creation through technical excellence strategy
- Collaborative behaviours supporting and championing ME&A business objectives
Rewards & Benefits
We offer an excellent package which includes:
- A competitive salary
- Transportation allowance
- Medical and life insurance cover
- 22 calendar days annual leave
- Medical and life insurance cover
- Company gratuity scheme
- Discretionary bonus scheme
- Annual flight allowance to point of origin
- Employee Well-Being Programme – 24 hour free advice on financial, legal and family care specialists and also access to personal health, fitness and nutrition consultants
Are you ready to take the next step in your career?
Apply for this rolePreview
Middle EastContent type
BlogsPublish date
04/29/2024
Summary
As a hub of diversity and multiculturalism, the UAE boasts a thriving economy with rapidly growing infrastructure. Steering away from a reliance on oil and toward cutting-edge innovation, the UAE is
Preview
Middle EastContent type
BlogsPublish date
04/29/2024
Summary
As a hub of diversity and multiculturalism, the UAE boasts a thriving economy with rapidly growing infrastructure. Steering away from a reliance on oil and toward cutting-edge innovation, the UAE is
Related job roles
Salary
Location
Chennai
Job Type
Full Time
Career Area
Linxon - NewCo
Category
Permanent
Location
Chennai
Description
Join Us! We combine AtkinsRéalis project management expertise and Hitachi Energy’s deep technological knowledge to create a company dedicated to substations – we are Linxon!The 2D CAD Designer (Civil
Reference
R-114442
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Salary
Location
Chennai
Job Type
Full Time
Career Area
Linxon - NewCo
Category
Permanent
Location
Chennai
Description
Join Us! We combine AtkinsRéalis project management expertise and Hitachi Energy’s deep technological knowledge to create a company dedicated to substations – we are Linxon!The BIM Modeller – OPC wil
Reference
R-114440
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Salary
Location
Derby
Job Type
Full Time
Career Area
Natural sciences
Category
Permanent
Location
Derby
Description
At AtkinsRéalis, our team of ecologists work throughout the UK to deliver a diverse range of challenging and exciting projects that benefit our clients, biodiversity and society.To meet our growing p
Reference
R-114439
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Author
Ritwi ChatterjeeAuthor
Ritwi ChatterjeeSalary
Location
Site Office
Job Type
Full Time
Career Area
Project controls
Category
Permanent
Location
Saudi Arabia
Description
AtkinsRéalis, a world-leading design, engineering, and project management organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems.We are active
Reference
R-114436
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Salary
Location
Derby
Job Type
Flexible Working
Full Time
Career Area
Mechanical engineering
Market
Transportation
Category
Permanent
Location
Derby
Description
Are you ready to take up a vital role in shaping some of our exciting projects? How about joining our talented team, where everyone has a voice, and together we face our clients' problems head-on. It'
Reference
R-113827
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Author
Vinayak DaddiAuthor
Vinayak DaddiSalary
Location
UK
Job Type
Full Time
Career Area
Engineering (Other)
Market
Transportation
Category
Permanent
Location
United Kingdom
Description
Are you ready to take up a vital role in shaping some of our exciting projects? How about joining our talented team, where everyone has a voice, and together we face our clients' problems head-on. It'
Reference
R-113713
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Author
Vinayak DaddiAuthor
Vinayak DaddiSalary
Location
Derby
Job Type
Full Time
Career Area
Engineering (Other)
Market
Transportation
Category
Permanent
Location
Derby
Description
Are you ready to take up a vital role in shaping some of our exciting projects? How about joining our talented team, where everyone has a voice, and together we face our clients' problems head-on. It'
Reference
R-113550
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Author
Vinayak DaddiAuthor
Vinayak DaddiSalary
Location
London
Job Type
Flexible Working
Full Time
Career Area
Health & safety
Market
Project, programme & cost management
Category
Permanent
Location
London
Description
Reference
R-113360
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Author
Danish AkhtarAuthor
Danish AkhtarSalary
Location
West Midlands
Job Type
Flexible Working
Full Time
Career Area
Civil engineering
Market
Transportation
Category
Permanent
Location
West Midlands
Description
Are you ready to take up a vital role in shaping some of our exciting projects? How about joining our talented team, where everyone has a voice, and together we face our clients' problems head-on. It'
Reference
R-113266
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Author
Ativ JoshiAuthor
Ativ JoshiSalary
Location
West Midlands
Job Type
Flexible Working
Full Time
Career Area
Civil engineering
Market
Transportation
Category
Permanent
Location
West Midlands
Description
Are you ready to take up a vital role in shaping some of our exciting projects? How about joining our talented team, where everyone has a voice, and together we face our clients' problems head-on. It'
Reference
R-113265
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Author
Ativ JoshiAuthor
Ativ JoshiAtkinsRéalis
Talent community
Would you like to know more? Not ready to apply? Join our talent community to stay connected and engaged with us at AtkinsRéalis.
Find out more