Technical Director - Utilities📣 Job Ad

in Wsp In The Middle East

about 1 hour ago

	Contract Type	Part-time
	Workplace type	On-site
	Location	Riyadh

About the Role

WSP in the Middle East is seeking an experienced Technical Director – Utilities to lead and expand a high-performing utilities discipline within a leading engineering consultancy in Riyadh. This strategic leadership position is part of the Transport & Infrastructure business unit, contributing to the delivery of large-scale infrastructure and masterplan land development projects across Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership, project oversight, and client engagement across all aspects of dry utilities and MEICA designs, encompassing power, telecommunications, district cooling, gas, street lighting, and related systems. This role requires a blend of technical excellence, commercial acumen, and effective stakeholder management.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the design, coordination, and delivery of utilities networks for complex infrastructure and land development projects.
Provide technical oversight and governance, ensuring designs adhere to local authority standards (*, SEC, Saudi Telecom, MOE, NWC where interfaces apply) and international best practices, with an awareness of Dubai and Abu Dhabi regulations.
Drive innovation and value engineering initiatives to optimize project outcomes and cost efficiency.
Ensure seamless integration of utilities with other project disciplines.
Support the achievement of Profit & Loss objectives in line with business targets.
Maintain and foster strong relationships with existing clients, and establish communications with new clients to support business growth.
Act as the primary technical point of contact for clients, authorities, and key stakeholders.
Build and maintain strong client relationships to support business development and secure repeat work opportunities.
Represent the organization in technical meetings, presentations, and authority discussions.
Lead, mentor, and develop a multidisciplinary utilities team, promoting technical excellence and collaboration.
Support recruitment, resource planning, and capability development aligned with business growth objectives.
Promote a high-performance, delivery-focused culture within the team.
Oversee project delivery to ensure time, cost, and quality objectives are met.
Contribute to proposal preparation, bid strategy, and technical submissions for major projects.
Monitor project financials, including budget, forecasting, and resource utilization, to ensure Profit & Loss objectives are met at both project and discipline levels.
Ensure effective coordination with internal disciplines (transport planning, highways, structures, environment) and external stakeholders.
Lead the resolution of complex technical interface issues across multiple workstreams.
Support authority approvals and permitting processes.

Qualifications and Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline; a Master's degree is preferred.
A minimum of 18+ years of total experience in engineering consultancy, with a strong focus on dry utilities design and delivery.
Proven experience working with leading international engineering consultancies.
Demonstrated involvement in large-scale infrastructure and land development projects in the Middle East, with Saudi Arabia experience being preferred.
Strong knowledge of local authority requirements and standards in KSA.
Extensive expertise in power (HV/MV/LV), substations, telecom networks, MEICA, and street lighting systems.
A strong understanding of design coordination across multiple disciplines.
Ability to review and approve complex technical deliverables.
A proven track record in a client-facing leadership role, managing senior stakeholders.
Strong team leadership and mentoring capabilities.
Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
Chartered Engineer or equivalent professional accreditation is preferred.
Ability to operate effectively at both strategic and hands-on technical levels.
Strong commercial awareness and experience in project delivery and business development.

Required Skills

Technical Leadership
Project Oversight
Client Engagement
Dry Utilities Design
MEICA Design
Power Systems
Telecommunications Networks
District Cooling
Gas Systems
Street Lighting
Commercial Awareness
Stakeholder Management
Value Engineering
Business Development
Team Leadership
Mentoring
Resource Planning
Proposal Preparation
Bid Strategy
Financial Monitoring
Coordination
Problem Solving
Communication
Presentation Skills
Negotiation Skills

Work Context

This role is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and is part of WSP in the Middle East's Transport & Infrastructure business unit. The position requires a minimum of 18 years of experience in engineering consultancy, with a focus on dry utilities design and delivery. The role involves contributing to large-scale infrastructure and land development projects across Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar.

Requirements

Requires +10 Years experience

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