project Manager – Opera House - JEDDAH in London

Energy Jobline CVL; City Of London; On-site; GBP 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in architectural projects seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead complex joinery projects in Saudi Arabia. Responsibilities include managing project lifecycle and ensuring adherence to design quality standards. Candidates should possess relevant education, proven leadership skills, and international project experience, particularly in the Middle East. This role offers a salary of £100,000 plus benefits and requires immediate availability.

Benefits

Flight allowance

Accommodation provided

Annual performance bonus

Long-term career prospects

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing architectural woodwork and complex joinery projects.
• Strong understanding of shop drawings, technical approvals, and material submittal processes.
• International project experience, ideally within the Middle East or on large-scale cultural developments.

Responsibilities

• Manage the entire project lifecycle from shop drawings and material approvals through to installation.
• Ensure all works meet design intent and quality standards.
• Manage subcontractors and suppliers for smooth project delivery.
• Oversee budget control and quality assurance.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Client management

Project management

Education

Relevant degree or technical qualification in Construction, Engineering, or Project Management

Job description

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Project Manager – Architectural Woodwork - Opera house

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia (with initial travel to Athens)

£100,000 + Flight Allowance + Accommodation + Bonus

Start Date: Immediate

The Company

Our client is a globally recognised leader in high-end and complex joinery and architectural woodwork, delivering exceptional projects across luxury, cultural, and commercial developments worldwide.

The Project

The successful candidate will oversee the complete interior woodwork package for the Opera House’s main conference room, including:

• Bespoke wall cladding and feature ceilings
• Custom-designed doors, windows, and architectural joinery
• Specialist furniture and high-end finishes

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the entire project lifecycle from shop drawings and material approvals through to installation and client handover
• Fully understand and interpret the client’s needs, ensuring all works meet the design intent and quality standards
• Manage subcontractors, suppliers, and internal teams to ensure smooth coordination and project delivery
• Oversee budget control, scheduling, and quality assurance
• Conduct regular project meetings and address any technical or operational challenges
• Report directly to the CEO with strategic oversight on progress and performance
• Be prepared to travel to Athens during the early stages, where the company’s manufacturing facilities are located

Requirements

• Proven experience managing architectural woodwork and complex joinery projects
• Strong understanding of shop drawings, technical approvals, and material submittal processes
• Excellent leadership, communication, and client management skills
• International project experience, ideally within the Middle East or on large-scale cultural developments
• Relevant degree or technical qualification in Construction, Engineering, or Project Management
• Immediate availability is essential

Package Includes

• £100,000 tax-free annual salary
• Flight allowance and accommodation provided
• Annual performance bonus
• Long-term career prospects with a world-class specialist contractor

Apply Now

If you’re an experienced Project Manager with expertise in architectural woodwork and high-end joinery, and are ready to take on an immediate, career-defining opportunity in Saudi Arabia, we’d love to hear from you.

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