Head of Department Structural

DAR AL RIYADH; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

DAR AL RIYADH is seeking a Head of Department Structural to lead a high-performing design function delivering complex mega projects.

You will provide strategic leadership, manage multinational teams across regions, coordinate with MEP and Infrastructure, and maintain client relationships at senior levels.

The role requires a Bachelor's or Master’s in a relevant field, 18+ years of experience in engineering consultancy, and PMP or professional body certifications preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant discipline.
• 18+ years in engineering consultancy/design firms.
• Experience managing multinational or global design offices.
• Exposure to mega/giga projects (mixed-use, infrastructure, urban development).
• Preferred certifications: PMP or professional bodies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and scale the Structural department aligned with growth strategy.
• Establish design standards and governance across projects.
• Coordinate with MEP, Infrastructure and Master planning teams for integrated delivery.
• Oversee client engagement at senior level and manage design reviews.
• Drive BIM-led design using Revit and coordination tools.
• Build and lead a multicultural structural team across regions.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Client management

BIM leadership

Multinational team leadership

Coordination across disciplines

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in relevant discipline

Tools

Autodesk Revit

Autodesk Navisworks

BIM workflows

Job description

The Head of Department HOD Structural is responsible for leading and scaling a high-performing design function delivering complex large-scale projects. The role combines technical excellence commercial awareness and leadership capability to manage multidisciplinary teams client expectations and fast-paced project environments.

Key Responsibilities1

1. 1 Strategic Leadership amp Department ManagementLead and expand the Structural department aligned with business growth strategy Establish operational frameworks design standards and best practices across projects Build a high-performance culture focused on accountability delivery and innovation Manage resource planning utilization and hiring strategies across global offices Lead concept to detailed design delivery for large mixed-use residential commercial and giga projectsEstablish Structural design standards governance frameworks and review protocolsManage client engagement at senior level including presentations and design approvals Coordinate with MEP Infrastructure and Master planning teams for integrated design deliveryOversee design quality authority approvals and compliance with international standardsDrive BIM-led design using Autodesk Revit and coordination toolsBuild and lead a multicultural structural team across multiple locations
2. 2 Technical Excellence amp Design OversightProvide technical leadership across all stages of design concept to IFC Ensure compliance with international standards Review and approve complex design solutions ensuring quality efficiency and innovation Drive adoption of digital tools such as Autodesk Revit Navisworks and advanced BIM workflows
3. 3 Client amp Stakeholder ManagementAct as primary technical point of contact for key clients and stakeholders Lead high-level meetings presentations and design reviews Build long-term relationships with international clients and partners Manage client expectations variations and conflict resolution under pressure
4. 4 Project Delivery amp Commercial ManagementOversee multiple large-scale projects ensuring delivery within time cost and quality targets Monitor project KPIs risks and performance metrics Support commercial teams in proposals bid strategies and technical submissions Ensure profitability and efficient resource allocation
5. 5 Team Leadership amp Capability BuildingLead mentor and develop a multidisciplinary team across regions Drive performance management succession planning and leadership development Foster collaboration across Architecture MEP and Infrastructure teams Manage teams in high-pressure deadline-driven environments
6. 6 Innovation amp Digital TransformationChampion BIM digital engineering and automation strategies Introduce global best practices and innovative design solutions Support sustainability and ESG initiatives across projects

Bachelor s / Master s degree in relevant discipline. 18 25+ years of experience in engineering consultancy/design firms. Proven experience managing multinational or global design offices. Strong exposure to mega/giga projects (mixed-use, infrastructure, urban development). Experience working with international clients (Middle East, Europe, Asia). Professional certifications (preferred): Project Management Institute (PMP) Institution of Structural Engineers / Institution of Engineering and Technology

Core Competencies

• Strong leadership and decision-making under pressure.
• Client-facing and stakeholder management excellence.
• Commercial and business acumen.
• Multicultural team management.
• Strategic thinking and execution.
• Conflict resolution and negotiation.