Infrastructure Finance - Senior Manager - Deals, Riyadh

PwC Middle East; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC Middle East is seeking a Senior Manager for Infrastructure Finance to lead advisory mandates, oversee procurement strategies, and coordinate multidisciplinary teams across the region.

The role emphasizes governance, risk assessment, and complex contract structures, with a focus on delivering high-impact capital projects and strengthening PwC's market presence through thought leadership and client engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or engineering; MBA preferred.
• 5+ years of infrastructure advisory, project development, or financing experience.
• Strong governance, risk, and project management understanding.

Responsibilities

• Lead advisory mandates on infrastructure projects, including feasibility studies and market analysis.
• Develop procurement strategies for large-scale capital projects.
• Structure complex contracts and coordinate multidisciplinary teams.
• Advise on project governance, risk assessment, and PM frameworks.
• Support bid development and procurement processes, including bid evaluation.
• Provide implementation advice through design and construction phases.
• Drive business development and respond to region-wide RFPs.
• Build PwC's market profile through publications and conferences.
• Mentor junior team members and collaborate with senior leadership.

Skills

Project management

Procurement

Financial analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

English fluency

Travel readiness

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Strategic advisory

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or engineering

MBA preferred

Job description

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 industry expertise with 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 and behaviours of 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'll find more than just a job – you'll build 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'll have access to continuous learning, digital upskilling, and a collaborative environment that values innovation, mentorship, and diversity. Discover more about Life at PwC Middle East .