Managing Director, Transport Engineering

MRG Asia; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Managing Director for Transport Engineering. The role involves overseeing large-scale projects, managing diverse teams, and ensuring compliance with standards. Candidates should have extensive experience in transport engineering and strong leadership skills. This position offers an opportunity to drive innovation in transport solutions within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 20+ years in Transport & Mobility Engineering, with at least 10 years in management.
• Ability to lead design management teams from planning to implementation.

Responsibilities

• Manage diverse Transport & Mobility design management teams.
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary project teams and support project lifecycle.
• Draft scope documents and manage bid processes.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Resource management

Project governance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Master’s degree in Transport Engineering

Tools

GIS software

Enterprise management software

Job description

Managing Director, Transport Engineering

Division: Engineering

Department: Transport & Mobility Engineering

Line Manager: Chief Engineer

Role Specific Requirements

• Work experience as a Director or Senior Transport / Mobility Engineering Manager
• Transport / Mobility Engineering design management skills
• Leadership abilities with a strategic and best practice mindset
• Project governance and management skills
• Resource management – staff utilization skills
• Stakeholder management skills
• Good communication skills

Core Responsibilities

• Demonstrates positive workplace behavior, in line with Corporate Values, at all times
• Demonstrates high management ability in managing diverse Transport & Mobility design management teams, setting performance goals for staff within the department
• Management and coordination of multi-disciplinary project teams, including coaching and mentoring staff to contribute effectively
• Supports the wider client project team throughout the project lifecycle
• Responsible for planning and coordination of technical research, site investigations, surveys, design management, project governance, coding, and technology drives, including infrastructure development in community areas
• Responsible for formulating, developing, implementing, and maintaining project-specific design governance, including procedures, standards, and reporting
• Drafts scope documents for external consultants, manages bid processes, reviews bids, and prepares recommendations
• Supervises client Transport & Mobility Engineers in technical design reviews, ensuring compliance and guiding remedial actions
• Establishes and reviews policies and operational procedures for the department based on standards and client requirements
• Undertakes technical assessments of external consultants and service providers
• Provides clear direction to external design teams, managing their performance and adherence to schedules and budgets
• Coordinates and manages interface and collaboration with consultants and stakeholders
• Manages work between various engineering departments and operational units within the client organization

Job Description & Stakeholders

Internal Stakeholders: All Departments

External Stakeholders: PIF, MEWA, NWC, SEC, MOI, MOT, MOS, Consultants

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering; Master’s degree preferred in Transport Engineering

Experience

• 20+ years in Transport & Mobility Engineering, with at least 10 years in management of large-scale projects
• Ability to lead design management teams from planning to implementation
• Strong understanding of development requirements, regulations, policies, standards, and guidelines
• Hands-on experience delivering project outputs with sound technical knowledge
• Knowledge of transportation modes, systems, infrastructure, traffic management, and modeling
• Experience with Smart Cities transportation systems and technologies
• Previous experience in KSA/Middle East preferred
• Flexibility, adaptability, and strong prioritization skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, including report writing
• Proficiency in enterprise management software related to Transport & Mobility Engineering and GIS software