Principal Digital Consultant

About the Role

Mott MacDonald is seeking a Principal Digital Consultant to join the KSA buildings team in Riyadh. This full-time role requires a proven track record in leading BIM implementation across projects, serving as a primary contact for all aspects of project information management and BIM processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and ensure quality deliverables for all BIM aspects of projects, with support from Project Leads.
• Manage project BIM Coordinator(s) and BIM / CAD technicians.
• Lead BIM-related meetings, including Kick-Off, Coordination, and Review sessions.
• Compile or contribute to the project BIM Execution Plan, including input to Quality Assurance and Quality Control of models and drawings.
• Configure and maintain the project Common Data Environment for effective management of engineering design deliverables.
• Plan project BIM deliverables and manage their effective delivery in accordance with the project plan and BIM Execution Plan.
• Produce and manage BIM coordination processes and reports.
• Liaise with clients, external project collaborators, MM Project Leaders, and design teams.
• Be accountable to the KSA Building Director and the Unit Digital Delivery Leader for the performance of digital delivery for KSA projects, measured on adoption and business-impact targets.
• Act as an expert resource for high-value engagements (*, major bid preparation) or business-critical troubleshooting, serving as the point-of-escalation for digital delivery within KSA.
• Provide digital advisory services for KSA, engaging clients, developing fee-earning opportunities, and leading bids and projects in areas such as BIM consultations, digital transformation, and information advisory.
• Support continuous improvement and digital ways of working, sharing knowledge and lessons learned.
• Demonstrate safe, ethical, and inclusive behaviors aligned with Mott MacDonald values.

Candidate Specifications

Candidates should possess the following qualifications and experience:

Essential:

• Strong understanding of the engineering, construction, and infrastructure sectors.
• Knowledge of project technology platforms, including Autodesk Forma/ACC as a Common Data Environment, and BIM software such as Revit, Navisworks, and Civil 3D.
• Experience managing design coordination processes, including multidisciplinary model reviews, clash detection, clash resolution tracking, and coordination with project teams to close out issues.

Desirable:

• Experience working on aviation/airport projects.
• Experience leading or contributing to digital advisory services, bids, or client-facing digital transformation projects.
• Familiarity with contemporary digital trends and the ability to translate emerging technologies into practical business opportunities.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, within Mott MacDonald's KSA buildings team.