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About Buro Happold

Buro Happold is a global engineering consultancy committed to shaping a more equitable world through exceptional projects and an inclusive practice. The firm operates with a clear strategic plan, a strong learning culture, and an entrepreneurial mindset, focusing on sustainability, equity, social, and performance outcomes. Buro Happold values flexible approaches to working patterns and welcomes applications from diverse backgrounds, including underrepresented groups in the built environment.

The Opportunity: Local Content Manager

Buro Happold is seeking a Local Content Manager to join its team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role requires 5-10 years of relevant experience and involves leading Local Content compliance, performance, and continuous improvement activities within Saudi Arabia. The position covers both entity-level requirements and Saudi-related projects globally, supporting bids, project delivery, and strategic decision-making across the business. The Local Content Manager will work closely with Partners, Project Directors, Finance, Legal, Commercial, Procurement, and Operations teams to maximize bid competitiveness, maintain compliance, and support sustainable growth in 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 the 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.
• Develop mitigation plans with project teams 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 Experience

• A degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 5-10 years of experience, specifically 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.

Desired Skills and Attributes

• 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.

Company Culture and Impact

Buro Happold fosters an environment with a strong learning culture and an entrepreneurial mindset. This role offers a direct opportunity to make an impact and contribute to a lasting legacy within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, aligning with the company's commitment to sustainability and equitable outcomes. The diverse team drives innovative solutions, and the company supports individual flexible approaches to working patterns.