CMT â Lab Expert â Short Term Consultancy 2 Months

SGS; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in Riyadh is seeking an experienced professional to conduct market analysis in the CMT sector. The role requires 11-15 years of experience in lab operations setup and strong knowledge of relevant standards. Responsibilities include benchmarking existing labs, defining service scope, and preparing financial feasibility studies. Ideal candidates will also present a final market report with actionable insights.

Qualifications

• 11-15 years of experience in CMT lab operations setup and consultancy.
• Strong knowledge of ASTM AASHTO ISO / IEC 17025 and local testing standards.
• Proven expertise in market research feasibility studies and laboratory development projects.

Responsibilities

• Conduct a detailed market analysis of the CMT sector.
• Benchmark existing CMT labs and analyze their capabilities and pricing.
• Define the scope of services for the proposed lab.
• Assess potential client sectors and develop a client acquisition strategy.
• Provide input on financial feasibility including CAPEX and OPEX.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Prepare and present a final market study report.

Skills

Market analysis

Analytical reporting

Presentation skills

Familiarity with Saudi construction sector

Consultancy

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Conduct a detailed market analysis of the CMT sector in Riyadh covering demand trends, client segments and service gaps.

Benchmark existing CMT labs in the region by analyzing their capabilities, pricing models, certifications and market positioning.

Define the scope of services for the proposed lab (soil, aggregate, concrete, asphalt, steel testing) in line with ASTM AASHTO ISO / IEC 17025 and local standards.

Assess potential client sectors (infrastructure, real estate, industrial etc.) and develop a client acquisition strategy.

Provide input on financial feasibility including CAPEX estimates, OPEX projections and ROI.

Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders to collect and validate relevant data.

Prepare and present a final market study report with actionable recommendations, risk analysis and an implementation roadmap for lab establishment.

Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering or related field.

11-15 years of experience in CMT lab operations setup and consultancy.

Strong knowledge of ASTM AASHTO ISO / IEC 17025 and GCC / local testing standards.

Proven expertise in market research feasibility studies and laboratory development projects.

Excellent analytical reporting and presentation skills.

Familiarity with the Saudi construction sector market dynamics and regulatory environment is highly desirable.

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