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About the Role

WSP in the Middle East is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join its team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This role is responsible for leading the successful delivery of complex infrastructure design and masterplanning projects across Saudi Arabia and the Middle East region. The ideal candidate will have extensive multidisciplinary leadership experience and a proven track record in managing large-scale urban, transport, and infrastructure developments from concept through to final delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multidisciplinary design teams on infrastructure and masterplanning projects.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, authorities, and key project stakeholders.
• Oversee project scope, timelines, budget adherence, resource allocation, and risk mitigation.
• Coordinate and integrate inputs from various disciplines including roads, utilities, water, structures, and public realm.
• Ensure strict compliance with all local standards, codes of practice, and approval requirements.
• Monitor project performance to ensure high quality standards and positive commercial outcomes.
• Support bid and proposal efforts and contribute to business development initiatives.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to enhancing WSP's project management capabilities in the region.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related technical discipline.
• Fluency in Arabic is essential.
• Chartered Engineer status or Project Management Professional (PMP) accreditation is preferred.
• A minimum of 10 to 15 years of progressive experience in delivering infrastructure and masterplanning projects within a consultancy environment.
• Demonstrated experience in leading and managing multidisciplinary infrastructure design teams.
• A strong background in delivering projects within Saudi Arabia and/or the wider Middle East region is required.
• Proven experience working with Saudi authorities and navigating their approval processes.
• Excellent leadership, client management, and communication skills are critical.
• Preference will be given to candidates with direct Saudi project experience, particularly those familiar with local authorities, approval procedures, and stakeholder environments.

Required Skills

• Project Management
• Multidisciplinary Leadership
• Infrastructure Design
• Masterplanning
• Client Management
• Communication
• Risk Management
• Budget Management
• Resource Management
• Compliance
• Business Development
• Mentoring

Work Location and Details

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role requires a minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience.