Permits, Licensing and Approvals Manager

Bechtel Oil, Gas & Chemicals Incorporated; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global infrastructure company is seeking a Permits, Licensing, and Approvals Manager in Riyadh. This role, focused on the King Salman International Airport project, requires leadership in permitting and land allocation processes. Applicants should have a bachelor's degree with 8-10 years’ experience in related fields, demonstrating strong skills in organization, communication, and analysis. The company offers a collaborative environment and values diverse teams that drive impactful outcomes.

Benefits

Robust benefits for employee growth and culture enhancement

Qualifications

• Requires strong background in permits, land allocation, logistics governance, or interface management.

Responsibilities

• Establish and apply the Site Wide Logistics permitting and land allocation framework.
• Lead the site-wide land allocation permit process for logistics-related uses.
• Act as the primary liaison with KSIADC and Delivery Partners on permit-related land use.
• Track permit status and coordinate mitigation actions.
• Maintain accurate permit records and prepare consolidated reports.

Skills

Self-Motivation

Independence

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Communication Skills

Cultural Competence

Collaboration

Outcome Influence

Pressure Management

Agility

Analytical Proficiency

Conflict Management

Diversity Advocacy

Language Proficiency

Technical Proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree or international equivalent

8-10 years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Permits, Licensing and Approvals Manager

Requisition ID: 291940

• Relocation Authorized: National - Single
• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
• Work Location: Riyadh

Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects:

Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.

Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations.

Bechtel has been involved over the last 80 years in some of the world’s busiest and most complex airport projects, including Greenfield and Brownfield developments. In the GCC, we have held significant roles on King Khalid, King Fahad, Dubai, Hamad, and Muscat international airports. Saudi Arabian Bechtel Company has been appointed to provide project management consultancy services (including technical, commercial, and construction management) for the development of a state of the art international airport in the city of Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

King Salman International Airport will have a capacity of up to 120 million travellers by 2030 and 185 million travellers by 2050, and the capacity to process up to 3.5 million tons of cargo by 2050.

Bechtel will provide PMC services for three new terminals; Terminal 6 is a new build ‘low cost carrier’ – hyper efficient terminal with gross floor area of ≈450,000m2, capacity of 20mppa; Iconic Terminal is a new build ‘new concept’ terminal with gross floor area of ≈ 1M m2, capacity of 40 to 45 mppa, and Private Aviation Terminal and hangars for VIPs and business jet passengers.

Job Summary:

The Permits, Licensing, and Approvals Man (Land Allocation Manager) is responsible for leading the site‑wide permitting and land allocation function for King Salman International Airport (KSIA) under the Site Wide Logistics (SWL) framework. The role focuses on governance, process management, interface coordination, and advisory support related to land use and logistics permits within common‑use areas.

Major Responsibilities:

• Establish and apply the Site Wide Logistics permitting and land allocation framework, including policies, procedures, approval workflows, and control mechanisms aligned with KSIADC requirements.
• Lead the site‑wide land allocation permit process for logistics‑related uses, including review and approval or recommendation of permits, amendments, and extensions.
• Act as the primary liaison with KSIADC, Delivery Partners, and RAC on permit‑related land use and access matters, supporting structured escalation of conflicts where required.
• Track permit status, identify constraints, risks, and potential delays, and coordinate mitigation actions with relevant stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate permit records and documentation and prepare consolidated status reports and advisory updates for SWL leadership and senior stakeholders.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 8-10 years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience
• Strong background in permits, land allocation, logistics governance, or interface management.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Self-Motivation: Highly motivated self-starter with a drive for success.
• Independence: Capable of working effectively with minimal supervision.
• Organizational Skills: Strong capabilities in organizing, communicating, and interacting across various organizational levels.
• Attention to Detail: Strong focus on excellence and meticulousness.
• Time Management: Excellent planning skills with the ability to prioritize and multitask effectively.
• Communication Skills: Excellent oral and written communication abilities, including presentation skills.
• Cultural Competence: Experience working in multicultural and diverse team environments.
• Collaboration: Ability to work alongside a diverse group of internal and external stakeholders.
• Outcome Influence: Proven ability to influence results and eliminate issues as needed.
• Pressure Management: Effectiveness in performing under pressure while adapting to changing priorities and deadlines.
• Agility: Experience in meeting tight deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Analytical Proficiency: Skilled in identifying, analyzing, and resolving problems.
• Conflict Management: Proven ability to manage conflict in high‑pressure situations.
• Diversity Advocacy: Passionately supports Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) initiatives in alignment with the Bechtel’s Vision, Values, and Commitments (VV&C).
• Language Proficiency: Fluent in Arabic and English, with strong writing and communication skills.
• Technical Proficiency: Advanced skills in MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

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