Saudi Transport Sector Lead — Strategy, Growth & Delivery

Zutari; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 550,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Zutari in Saudi Arabia seeks an experienced Transport Sector Lead to direct growth, technical leadership, and delivery of transport infrastructure services across roads, bridges, and related works. This senior role focuses on expanding the KSA portfolio, securing major opportunities, and guiding multi-disciplinary teams to deliver value for clients and stakeholders.

The successful candidate will leverage extensive Saudi network, drive business development, and coordinate with regional teams to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related discipline (master’s preferred).
• Typically 20+ years of relevant experience in transport infrastructure consultancy or major project delivery.
• Strong leadership and ability to lead a multidisciplinary portfolio.
• Significant experience working in Saudi Arabia with understanding of local procurement and authority requirements.
• Proven experience in business development, client management and securing major consultancy appointments.
• Strong relationships with government authorities and contractors in KSA.

Responsibilities

• Lead the KSA transport infrastructure business across roads, bridges, tunnels, civil structures, marine infrastructure and construction supervision.
• Develop and implement the KSA business and growth strategy.
• Identify, position for and secure major transport infrastructure opportunities.
• Lead engagement with government authorities, developers, giga-project organisations, major contractors and strategic partners.
• Build a strong opportunity pipeline and convert relationships into tender invitations, partnerships and project awards.
• Lead prequalifications, expressions of interest, proposals and major tender submissions.
• Provide senior technical, commercial and operational oversight of projects.
• Ensure projects are delivered in accordance with agreed quality, programme, commercial and client requirements.
• Build and lead a high-performing multidisciplinary team in KSA, including development of Saudi talent.
• Coordinate with regional and international technical teams to bring expertise to the Saudi market.
• Represent the company at senior client meetings, industry events and professional forums.

Skills

Leadership

Business development

Client management

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Master’s degree (preferred)

Professional registration (preferred)

Job description

Zutari in Saudi Arabia seeks an experienced Transport Sector Lead to direct growth, technical leadership, and delivery of transport infrastructure services across roads, bridges, and related works. This senior role focuses on expanding the KSA portfolio, securing major opportunities, and guiding multi-disciplinary teams to deliver value for clients and stakeholders.

The successful candidate will leverage extensive Saudi network, drive business development, and coordinate with regional teams to