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About the Role

WSP in the Middle East is seeking a Technical Director - Process Engineer for a major infrastructure program in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This role involves leading and overseeing all process engineering systems throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring design excellence and robust delivery. The position requires acting as a subject matter expert, providing strategic and technical leadership to multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring alignment with client objectives within a Program Management Consultancy (PMC) environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the technical review, validation, and approval of all process design submissions from consultants and contractors.
• Drive strategic planning and integration of process systems across large-scale infrastructure programs, including water, wastewater, stormwater, and district cooling assets.
• Serve as the lead technical advisor to the client on all process engineering matters.
• Establish and enforce comprehensive quality assurance frameworks for all process engineering deliverables.
• Lead coordination efforts across multidisciplinary teams, including mechanical, civil, utilities, and MEP disciplines.
• Champion value engineering, innovation, and optimization initiatives for process systems.
• Provide leadership support during the procurement phase, including the review of specifications, tender documents, and technical evaluations.
• Lead risk assessments, technical workshops, and sustainability initiatives at a program level.
• Oversee construction-phase implementation, ensuring compliance with design specifications, performance requirements, and best practice standards.
• Mentor and develop engineering teams, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Process, Chemical, Environmental, or Mechanical Engineering.
• A minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in process engineering.
• At least 7 years of experience in a leadership role within a PMC/PMO or consulting environment, specifically within the Middle East region.
• Extensive expertise in the design and implementation of water/wastewater treatment plants, pumping stations, stormwater systems, and general utility infrastructure.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities in managing multidisciplinary teams and navigating complex project interfaces.
• Strong knowledge of international standards such as ASME, API, and ISO, as well as regional regulatory frameworks.
• Proven track record of successful stakeholder management and client engagement at senior levels.
• Essential experience on large-scale infrastructure or urban development programs.
• Professional membership with a recognized engineering body (*, IChemE, ASME) is preferred.

Required Skills

• Process Engineering
• Water Treatment
• Wastewater Treatment
• Stormwater Systems
• District Cooling
• Pumping Stations
• Utility Infrastructure
• Leadership and Team Management
• Stakeholder Management and Client Engagement
• Value Engineering and Innovation
• Risk Assessment and Sustainability Initiatives
• Quality Assurance

Work Context

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with WSP in the Middle East. The role is integral to a major infrastructure program, requiring extensive experience in process engineering and leadership within a PMC or consulting setting.