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About the Role

Antal International is announcing the need to hire a Director – Public-Private Partnerships, Infrastructure Consulting, and Project Development for its client in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The client is a leading multidisciplinary consultant with a strong presence in the Middle East and international markets, renowned for delivering complex infrastructure projects. This role aims to establish and expand a dedicated Public-Private Partnership (PPP) capability, initially focusing on Saudi Arabia and then the broader GCC region. The Director will play a pivotal role in defining and executing the PPP growth strategy, cultivating a sustainable pipeline of opportunities, and fostering strategic relationships within the partnership ecosystem. The objective is to solidify the organization's position as a technical advisor and key delivery partner for major infrastructure and social development programs, transitioning from a traditional advisory role to a strategic partner in project development and transactions.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the PPP strategy for Saudi Arabia, ensuring alignment with the organization's growth objectives and national development priorities.
• Identify priority sectors, target clients, and market positioning opportunities across transportation, water, energy, digital infrastructure, and emerging sectors.
• Develop a three-to-five-year PPP growth roadmap, including revenue targets, capability development plans, and market expansion initiatives.
• Advise executive leadership on PPP market trends, procurement reforms, regulatory developments, and investment opportunities.
• Build and maintain high-level relationships with government entities, PPP units, regulatory bodies, public authorities, state-owned enterprises, developers, contractors, operators, lenders, investors, and consultants.
• Identify, originate, and qualify PPP opportunities across target sectors.
• Develop and maintain a robust pipeline of PPP opportunities with clear qualification criteria and governance processes.
• Lead opportunity assessment, pursuit strategies, and go/no-go recommendations.
• Represent the organization at industry forums, conferences, government events, and stakeholder meetings.
• Develop thought leadership initiatives to enhance market visibility and credibility.
• Establish and lead the delivery of technical advisory services for PPPs across the project lifecycle.
• Advise public authorities, contracting authorities, Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs), lenders, investors, developers, operators, and contractors on PPP projects.
• Lead technical advisory assignments including project identification, concept development, technical due diligence, procurement support, technical risk assessment, lifecycle planning, and project structuring.
• Support the technical aspects of PPP transactions, including project financial viability assessments, technical reviews, risk allocation, performance specifications, and operational considerations.
• Ensure the integration of facility management, operations, maintenance, lifecycle costs, and asset management requirements into project solutions and advisory services.
• Lead the preparation and submission of PPP bids where the organization acts as Owner’s Engineer, Technical Advisor, Independent Engineer, Lender’s Technical Advisor, Design Consultant, Program Manager, or Consortium Partner.
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary teams to develop high-quality technical and commercial proposals.
• Lead consortium engagements and partnership discussions where applicable.
• Oversee bid governance, commercial positioning, risk reviews, and quality assurance processes.
• Support Requests for Information (RFIs), Requests for Qualifications (RFQs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), competitive dialogues, and other procurement processes.
• Ensure proposals align with strategic objectives, commercial requirements, and acceptable risk profiles.
• Establish and lead the PPP organizational structure, governance framework, and operating model.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop a high-performing PPP team as the business grows.
• Develop best-practice PPP methodologies, tools, templates, and processes.
• Build internal understanding of PPP procurement models, project development processes, risk allocation principles, and delivery requirements.
• Foster collaboration across engineering, design, project management, and consulting functions.
• Establish PPP governance frameworks, bid review processes, and risk management procedures.
• Monitor and report on pipeline development, win rates, revenue performance, client engagement activities, and capability growth.
• Provide regular updates to executive leadership regarding market intelligence, strategic opportunities, business performance, and key risks.
• Ensure compliance with applicable procurement regulations, ethical standards, governance requirements, and anti-corruption policies.

Qualifications and Experience Required

• Post-graduate professional experience exceeding 25 years.
• 10-15+ years of experience specifically in PPP and/or large-scale infrastructure projects or complex capital projects.
• Proven experience in originating, structuring, advising on, or delivering PPP transactions or projects (or equivalent).
• Track record of leading or materially contributing to successful PPP transactions, major infrastructure bids, or project development initiatives, preferably in Saudi Arabia and/or the broader GCC region.
• Experience working within, or in close partnership with, engineering design consultants, technical advisory firms, financial institutions, contractors (EPC/EPC-F), or infrastructure developers on complex, project-financed PPP assignments.
• Demonstrated experience in establishing, leading, or growing a PPP practice, project development unit, or equivalent business line within a consultancy or infrastructure organization, including team building and capability development.
• Strong understanding of PPP policies, procurement frameworks, and regulatory environments in Saudi Arabia and the GCC.
• Well-established awareness of key public sector stakeholders and infrastructure market dynamics in the region.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Economics, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline. An engineering background is preferred.
• Higher qualifications such as an MBA, Master’s in Finance, Infrastructure, or a related field, and/or a recognized PPP or Project Finance certification, are considered an added advantage.

Core Skills

• PPP Experience
• Commercial Acumen
• Business Development
• Leadership Skills
• Project Lifecycle Management
• Technical Advisory
• Procurement Support
• Risk Assessment
• Lifecycle Planning
• Project Structuring
• Facility Management
• Operations & Maintenance
• Lifecycle Costs
• Asset Management
• Bid Leadership
• Proposal Development
• Team Building
• Capability Development
• Governance Frameworks
• Risk Management

Job Details

Job Title: Director – Public-Private Partnerships, Infrastructure Consulting, and Project Development

Company: Antal International

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Employment Type: Full-time

Salary: SAR 80,000 - 100,000 per month, plus family allowance.

Experience Required: 10+ years.