Design Delivery Manager (Saudi nationals only) - Al Ula

AtkinsRéalis; Al Khobar; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project management firm is seeking a Design Delivery Manager in Al Ula, KSA, to oversee the design information flow between internal and external consultants. The role demands significant experience in managing projects across sectors such as sports and hotels, with a particular focus on sustainability and stakeholder engagement. Ideal candidates will possess strong leadership skills, Middle East experience, and a Bachelor's degree in Architecture or Engineering. This position offers competitive compensation and various benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Accommodation allowance

Transportation allowance

Medical and life insurance cover

Discretionary bonus scheme

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience managing design coordination of major projects.
• Middle East experience required.
• Experience with LEED / Estidama.

Responsibilities

• Monitor performance of design teams for on-time and on-budget delivery.
• Conduct design reviews throughout the project.
• Schedule the design submissions for client approvals.

Skills

Leadership

Design Coordination

Stakeholder Management

Risk Assessment

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Architecture or Engineering

Job description

Job Description

AtkinsRealis are currently looking for Saudi nationals Design Delivery Manager in Al Ula KSA.

Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world-leading professional services and project management company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end-to-end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and capital. The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in key strategic sectors such as Engineering Services, Nuclear, Operations & Maintenance and Capital. News and information are available at www.atkinsrealis.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

Role

In this role, you are required to provide the interface and manage design information flow between all Consultants delivering the design for the project. Consultants will be both internal and external. You are required to act as the point of contact between all Consultants designing the project ensuring the desired project objectives are delivered.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Architecture or Engineering
• 10+ years full time paid professional experience managing the design coordination, the planning and scheduling activities of major projects - Sports / Hotels / Educational / Cultural etc.
• Ability to build consensus among multiple stakeholders
• Active leadership style
• Experience with LEED / Estidama
• Middle East experience required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the performance of all internal and external architectural and engineering work related to project, emphasizing on-time and on-budget performance and monitoring compliance with Design Guidelines and contract terms.
• Monitor the development of the overall design process from conceptual design through schematic and detailed / contract documents.
• Perform design reviews throughout the design process from conceptual design through schematic and detailed / contract documents.
• Conduct ongoing constructability reviews to successfully meeting the schedules and program budgets.
• Monitor submittals by the design consultants to obtain approvals and permits necessary by all regulatory agencies and local authorities having jurisdiction.
• Implement Design to budget requirement in all appropriate RFP's and contracts for design services. Monitor compliance with Design to Budget standards.
• Promptly inform in writing of any event or situation that the likely effect of which would be to vary the scope of the Program; and or change its quality, content or function.
• Schedule the submission of the design, in stages if appropriate, to Client and request his approval thereto. Advise Client in the event that the design indicates that compromises are necessary between particular objectives and requirements of Project. Schedule the Design activities in the Master Schedule to include reasonable periods Client approvals.
• Monitor the dissemination of design information among the Program Team in timely manner such that abortive work is avoided or minimized as much as practicable.
• Monitor the performance of the Design Consultant and other consultants in respect of the deliverables associated with the agreed Design Program and provide immediate advice to Client in the event their progress may affect the program overall completion date or milestone objectives together with recommended remedial action.
• Monitor statutory authority approval processes. Prepare a standard NOC (no objection certificates) register to be prepared and updated by all consultants and contractors.
• Schedule the Design to allow reasonable periods for Client approvals, any Municipality Permits, No objection Certificates, and other statutory approvals.

Competence

This position requires professional ability and inherent motivation. You have the skills required to direct meetings, introduce discussion to encourage thinking on the wider commercial context and be responsible for the tasks assigned to members of your project team. You are willing and able to perform duties diligently to the quality standards set by the Company and conform to the Company's policies and business systems and be committed to their implementation and continuous improvement at all times.

Authorities

You will operate within the constraints of the particular contract for which you have been appointed. You will have financial delegations for the Company in accordance with the financial authorities established by the Company, and as amended from time to time.

Skills and Attributes

• Manage the flow of design information between all parties in a design team in an efficient and controlled manner ensuring design coordination between the various elements
• Coordinate the deliveries of design packages from all parties to the Client
• Apply quality management principles and processes
• Apply risk assessment and management principles and processes
• Network effectively, negotiate well and influence people, broker relationships with stakeholders within and outside the project
• Be aware of the broader environmental, social and economic perspectives and how they may affect the project
• Support and provide leadership to your project team.

Rewards and Benefits

We offer an excellent package which includes :

• A competitive salary;
• Accommodation allowance;
• Transportation allowance;
• Annual leave;
• Medical and life insurance cover;
• Company gratuity scheme;
• Discretionary bonus scheme;
• Annual flight allowance to point of origin

Equal Opportunities Statement

AtkinsRéalis is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforce. We aim to provide quality and fairness for all job applicants and employees and not to discriminate on grounds of gender, marital status, age, race, ethnic origin, religious conviction or disablement. We oppose all forms of unlawful treatment and discrimination. Our aim is for the company to be representative of all sections of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to a policy of treating all our employees and job applications equally.

Commitment Actions

• Having clear and concise procedures and guidelines for both line managers and employees to ensure policies are fully understood and implemented.
• Complying with the relevant employment legislation and codes of practice.
• Ensuring that all existing employees, potential employees, colleagues and customers are treated equally and with respect.
• Ensuring that the workplace is an environment free from discrimination, harassment, victimization and bullying regardless of an individual's gender, marital status, age, race, ethnic origin, religious conviction or disablement.
• Making all decisions relating to recruitment, selection or promotion according to the employees' ability.

Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

Company Commitment

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.