Local Content Manager📣 إعلان

About Buro Happold

Buro Happold is a respected consultancy known for its commitment to sustainability, equity, and strong performance outcomes. The firm operates with a clear strategic plan, a robust learning culture, and an entrepreneurial mindset. Buro Happold is dedicated to making a positive impact and contributing to a more equitable world through its projects and practices.

The Role: Local Content Manager

Buro Happold is seeking a Local Content Manager to join its team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time position requires 5-10 years of experience. The successful candidate will lead Local Content compliance, performance, and continuous improvement activities specific to Saudi Arabia. This role encompasses both entity-level requirements and Saudi-related projects globally, providing support for bids, project delivery, and strategic decision-making across the business. The Local Content Manager will collaborate closely with Partners, Project Directors, Finance, Legal, Commercial, Procurement, and Operations teams to enhance bid competitiveness, ensure compliance, and support sustainable growth within the Kingdom.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the annual Local Content certification and audit process for the entity.
• Monitor compliance with applicable Saudi Local Content regulations and requirements.
• Maintain policies, controls, and reporting processes to support ongoing compliance and audit readiness.
• Track regulatory developments and assess their impact on Buro Happold’s operating model, projects, and growth strategy.
• Prepare Local Content reporting, risk assessments, and performance updates for leadership and governance forums.
• Act as the Local Content subject matter expert for Saudi-related opportunities globally.
• Support bid teams in assessing Local Content requirements, contractual obligations, and associated risks.
• Calculate and validate project-specific Local Content targets in line with LCGPA methodologies.
• Develop Local Content simulations and scenario modelling to support bid strategies, delivery approaches, and contracting decisions.
• Work with Partners, Project Directors, and Commercial teams to embed Local Content requirements into project execution plans.
• Support the preparation of Local Content certificates, bid submissions, and client reporting.
• Help project teams establish achievable and compliant Local Content targets.
• Monitor project performance against committed Local Content targets throughout the project lifecycle.
• Analyse actual costs, forecasts, and EAC data to identify performance trends and emerging risks.
• Work with project teams to develop mitigation plans where commitments are at risk.
• Support project-level audits, reporting obligations, and compliance reviews, escalating material risks through appropriate governance channels.
• Partner with Finance, Legal, Commercial, Procurement, and Operations teams to improve Local Content performance across the business.
• Develop practical guidance, tools, templates, and dashboards, and deliver training and awareness sessions across the business.
• Promote a proactive culture of compliance, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications and Skills

Candidates should possess strong commercial judgment, analytical capability, and a comprehensive understanding of Local Content requirements within Saudi Arabia or similar localisation frameworks.

• Degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Experience working with Saudi Local Content, IKTVA, ICV, or similar localisation frameworks.
• Strong financial, commercial, and analytical skills.
• Advanced Excel skills, including calculation models, forecasting, and scenario analysis.
• Experience analysing project financial data, budgets, forecasts, and performance metrics.
• Ability to interpret regulatory requirements and translate them into practical business solutions.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience in project-based, engineering, infrastructure, construction, or professional services environments is preferred.
• Experience supporting audits, certifications, and regulatory compliance processes is desirable.

Benefits and Professional Development

• Opportunity to contribute expertise to a globally respected consultancy.
• Hybrid working arrangements.
• Attractive salary and benefits package.
• A strong commitment to continuous professional development through dedicated learning and development programmes.
• Entitlement to two memberships to professional bodies or subscriptions.
• An international culture offering diverse career opportunities within Buro Happold.

Diversity and Inclusion at Buro Happold

Buro Happold values flexible approaches to working patterns and welcomes applications from individuals seeking flexibility in their careers. The firm's project portfolio is shaped by a diversity of thought, identities, backgrounds, and experiences. Buro Happold is committed to appreciating differences and ensuring employees feel comfortable thriving authentically. The company actively works to address the lack of representation of marginalised groups in the built environment and encourages applications from those who feel underrepresented. For any adjustments needed during the application process, please contact r@************************* for support.