Infrastructure Finance – Senior Manager – Deals, Riyadh

PwC Middle East; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 400,000 - 560,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC Middle East is seeking a Senior Manager to lead advisory on infrastructure projects across the region. You’ll oversee feasibility studies, business cases, and market analysis, while developing procurement strategies and coordinating multidisciplinary teams.

The role requires deep experience in project management, strong financial analysis, and the ability to drive bid responses and client outcomes. The candidate should possess a bachelor’s in business or engineering (MBA preferred), fluent

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of experience in infrastructure advisory, project development, or financing.
• Bachelor’s degree in business or engineering; MBA preferred.
• Experience in project/construction management and procurement for large capital projects.
• Knowledge of infrastructure lifecycle and contract types (DB, EPC, DBFO).
• Ability to draft business plans and conduct financial and commercial analysis.
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Fluency in English; Arabic proficiency is a strong plus.
• Willingness to travel up to 30–40% with possible overnight stays.

Responsibilities

• Leading advisory mandates on infrastructure projects, including feasibility studies, business cases, and market analysis
• Developing procurement strategies and evaluating options for large-scale capital projects
• Structuring complex commercial contracts and coordinating multidisciplinary teams (legal, financial, technical)
• Advising on project governance, risk assessment, and project management frameworks
• Supporting bid development and procurement processes, including bid evaluation
• Providing implementation advice through design and construction phases
• Driving business development initiatives and responding to RFPs across the region
• Building PwC’s market profile through industry engagement, publications, and conferences
• Mentoring and coaching junior team members to enhance skills and experience
• Collaborating with senior leadership to deliver high-quality outcomes for clients

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Problem solving

English fluency

Travel willingness

Team collaboration

Arabic proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or engineering

MBA preferred

Job description

Established in the region for 40 years, PwC has around 12,000 people in 12 countries across the region: Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Oman, the Palestinian territories, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.

Our regional team operates across the Middle East bringing international experience delivered within the context of the region and its culture. We can bring the collective knowledge and experience of more than 370,000 people across the entire global PwC network in advisory, assurance and tax to help you find the value you are looking for.

About Us

With offices in 152 countries and nearly 328,000 professionals, we are one of the world’s leading professional services networks, helping organisations and individuals create lasting value through Assurance, Tax and Advisory services. For over 40 years, we have contributed to the Middle East’s transformation journey, partnering with governments and businesses to deliver sustainable solutions. Today, more than 12,000 of us across Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE are shaping the region’s future.

Line of Service Overview

Our Deals practice helps clients navigate complex transactions, create value, and manage risk across the deal lifecycle. We combine deep industryexpertisewith innovative solutions to deliver strategic advice and execution support for mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and capital projects.

Business Unit Overview

The Infrastructure Finance team is part of PwC’s global Infrastructure and Project Finance network of over 600 professionals. We advise public and private sector clients on infrastructure development and financing, supporting projects across power and utilities, renewables, social infrastructure, and transportation.

HowYou’llContribute

As a Senior Manager, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Leading advisory mandates on infrastructure projects, including feasibility studies, business cases, and market analysis
• Developing procurement strategies and evaluating options for large-scale capital projects
• Structuring complex commercial contracts and coordinating multidisciplinary teams (legal, financial, technical)
• Advising on project governance, risk assessment, and project management frameworks
• Supporting bid development and procurement processes, including bid evaluation
• Providing implementation advice through design and construction phases
• Driving business development initiatives and responding to RFPs across the region
• Building PwC’s market profile through industry engagement, publications, and conferences
• Mentoring and coaching junior team members to enhance skills and experience
• Collaborating with senior leadership to deliver high-quality outcomes for clients

WhatYou’llBring

• 10 – 15 years of experience in infrastructure advisory, project development, or financing from developer, consultant, or banking perspectives
• Bachelor’s degree in business or engineering; MBA preferred
• Proven experience in project/construction management and procurement for large capital projects
• Strong understanding of infrastructure lifecycle and alternative contract types (DB, EPC, DBFO)
• Ability to draft business plans and conduct financial and commercial analysis
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities
• Fluency in English; Arabic proficiency is a strong plus
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and lead multidisciplinary teams
• Your flexibility to travel up to 30-40% of the time. This means we may require you to work away from your base office location on a regular basis and frequent overnight stays may be required. Where possible, we will take your preferences into account and strike a balance between meeting your career development/personal needs and those of the business and our clients

HowYou’llMake a Difference

At PwC Middle East, we expect all our people to embody the skills andbehavioursof The PwC Professional framework, helping us deliver on our strategy while growing and developing as leaders at every level.

WhyYou’llLoveWorking at PwC

At PwC Middle East,you’llfind more than just a job –you’llbuild a meaningful career, supported by rewards and benefits that help you thrive. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and programs that promote well-being, balance, and personal growth.You’llhave access to continuous learning, digital upskilling, and a collaborative environment that values innovation, mentorship, and diversity. Discover more about Life at PwC Middle East.

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