Deputy Construction Director

The Highfield Company; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy in Saudi Arabia is actively seeking a Deputy Construction Director to oversee operations across the Kingdom. Candidates must possess a strong construction background, excellent English and Arabic communication skills, and a primary degree in civil engineering or construction management. The ideal applicant will have at least seven years of management experience in the region. This is a pivotal role within a rapidly growing consultancy.

Qualifications

• Fluent in Arabic and English, both written and verbal.
• Minimum of seven years of experience in the region in a management role.
• Experience with reputable contractors or consultants.

Skills

Excellent English/Arabic skills

Strong construction background

Organisational skills

Presentation skills

Primary degree in civil engineering or construction management

Technical background

Management background

MSc/MBA in Construction/Organisational Management

Education

Primary degree in civil engineering or construction management

MSc/MBA in Construction/Organisational Management

Job description

Overview

My client, a renowned construction consultancy operating in Saudi Arabia is currently going through a period of rapid growth and to supplement this, they have an immediate requirement for a Deputy Construction Director for their operations across the Kingdom

Languages

Arabic - Fluent / Excellent
English - Fluent / Excellent

Own a Car

Any

Have Driving License

Any

Job Skills

• Excellent English/Arabic skills (written and verbal) preferably Western educated but with at least seven years operating in the region in a management capacity.
• Strong construction background preferably with a contractor and consultant of repute.
• Strong personal, organisational, presentation skills and ability to interface with Clients
• Primary degree in civil engineering or construction management
• Strong technical and management background
• MSc/MBA in Construction/Organisational Management preferred.

About The Company

The Highfield Company is a specialist recruitment consultancy that focuses on the international construction and engineering industry sectors. With combined recruitment experience of more than 20 years, the directors have worked on technical and management positions at all levels, from Graduate to Executive, and for many of the Construction industry's leading companies.

With experience of sourcing candidates for assignments in over 100 countries, The Highfield Company is perfectly equipped to service the needs and requirements of any construction, property or engineering based employer anywhere in the world. Our consultants are specialists in their designated disciplines, which include Building & Construction, Civil Engineering, Oil & Gas, PQS & Cost Consultancy, Project Management, Consulting Engineering, Mechanical & Electrical and Facilities Management.