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About the Role

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a degree-qualified Assistant Construction Manager with extensive experience to join its team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This role is integral to a multi-functional Project Management Consultancy (PMC)/Construction team responsible for the successful delivery of a diverse portfolio of infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will be a forward-thinking professional with a proven track record in managing large, multi-disciplined site teams and complex, multidisciplinary projects. As an Assistant Construction Manager, you will play a crucial role in ensuring projects meet client requirements, adhering to strict timelines, budgets, and quality standards, while upholding the highest Health & Safety protocols. You will also be instrumental in maintaining and enhancing AtkinsRéalis' reputation with clients and fostering strong, long-term relationships, identifying new opportunities for the Group.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to a multi-functional PMC/Construction team tasked with delivering a wide range of infrastructure projects in line with client specifications.
• Manage key stakeholder interfaces, engaging effectively with all client departments and other government entities.
• Provide overall construction (PMC) management and control, ensuring adherence to contractual obligations.
• Monitor contractor performance to ensure compliance with their contractual responsibilities.
• Track construction progress against the schedule from a PMC perspective.
• Ensure the timely, cost-effective, and high-quality delivery of projects, prioritizing the achievement of the highest Health & Safety standards.
• Oversee resource allocation to meet current and future project commitments and to maximize opportunities.
• Maintain and enhance AtkinsRéalis' reputation with clients and develop effective, long-term client relationships.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities for the Group.

Qualifications and Requirements

• A minimum qualification of BSc or BEng (in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering) or an equivalent degree.
• Approximately 15 years of relevant professional experience, with at least 8 years in a role similar to this project/position.
• Demonstrable track record in the delivery of large, multi-functional projects.
• Excellent knowledge of construction techniques.
• Proficiency in project controls procedures, quality management, and health & safety practices.
• A well-rounded profile, comfortable with planning, analysis, process management, and commercial considerations.
• Ability to mobilize people and teams and drive for successful project delivery.
• Proven ability to build good working relationships within complex organizational structures, including project teams, clients, and internal stakeholders.

Required Skills and Expertise

• Management of large, multi-disciplined site teams.
• Effective stakeholder management.
• Comprehensive construction (PMC) management and control.
• Contractor compliance monitoring.
• Schedule monitoring and adherence.
• Ensuring project delivery within time, cost, and quality parameters.
• Upholding high Health & Safety standards.
• Strategic resource management.
• Strong planning and analytical capabilities.
• Effective leadership and direction.
• Provision of technical expertise.
• Client relationship management and development.
• Opportunity identification and development.
• Expertise in construction techniques.
• Proficiency in project controls procedures.
• Robust quality management.
• Process management.
• Sound commercial acumen.
• Team mobilization and motivation.
• Driving for successful project outcomes.
• Building and maintaining effective working relationships.

Work Location and Type

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.