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About the Role

HKA is a global consultancy focused on risk mitigation, dispute resolution, and expert witness services. We address complex challenges by providing multi-disciplinary expertise to public and private sector clients worldwide. As a Managing Consultant within our Delay practice, you will be responsible for delivering commissions, ensuring high technical quality, strong commercial performance, and client satisfaction. This role involves close collaboration with senior team members, cultivating client relationships, and contributing to HKA's market presence. You will take ownership of delivering high-quality commissions and support commercial success, with opportunities to develop your technical expertise and professional profile on impactful projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver all or part of a commission, ensuring technical quality, commercial performance, and client satisfaction.
• Produce high-quality technical outputs within defined areas of specialism, ensuring accuracy and professional excellence.
• Execute commission management responsibilities in alignment with HKA standards, supporting commercial, quality, and client outcomes.
• Build positive and credible relationships with clients, acting as a reliable point of contact.
• Support business development initiatives, including involvement in bids and proposals, representing HKA at networking events, and acting as a brand ambassador.
• Understand and manage project risks, demonstrating awareness of commercial considerations and applying sound judgment.
• Assist experts in the formulation and testing of opinions within defined specialist areas, where applicable.

Qualifications and Requirements

• A relevant technical qualification (degree or equivalent), or a certificate of higher education.
• A relevant postgraduate technical qualification is preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role within the engineering and construction industry or a related discipline.
• Experience supporting or managing client commissions is preferred.
• Expertise in a specific technical discipline such as scheduling, cost analysis, contract administration, or a defined subject-matter specialism.
• Membership of a relevant professional body is desired.

Required Skills

• Technical Outputs
• Commission Management
• Client Relationships
• Business Development
• Project Risks Management
• Problem-solving
• Commercial Awareness
• Collaboration
• Stakeholder Management

Work Environment and Location

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Riyadh Region, Saudi Arabia. At HKA, the culture supports professional growth, continuous learning, and career development. You will work with talented colleagues, share knowledge, and contribute to high-performing project teams. HKA is committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (ED&I), fostering an inclusive environment for a diverse workforce, with all employment decisions made on merit and in compliance with local legislation.