Senior Consultant - Strategy, Policy & Governance

SNC-Lavalin Fayez Engineering; Saudi Arabia; Hybrid; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Strategy, Policy & Governance Expert. This role involves overseeing governance, risk, and compliance activities in major development projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management, regulatory compliance, and stakeholder engagement, with at least 10 years of experience in GRC roles. Key benefits include a tax-free salary, premium medical insurance, and remote work opportunities.

Benefits

Tax-free salary

Comprehensive life insurance coverage

Premium medical insurance for you and your dependents

Generous annual leave balance

Flexible and hybrid work solutions

Remote work opportunities outside of country

Company gratuity scheme

Discretionary bonus program

Annual flight contribution

Relocation assistance

Transportation & housing allowances

Employee Wellbeing Program

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in GRC roles, with at least 5 years in project-based environments.
• Strong understanding of PMC frameworks and government project delivery models.
• Project Management certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) is highly desirable.
• Experience with ISO standards (e.g., ISO 31000, ISO 37001, ISO 9001).

Responsibilities

• Oversee governance, risk, and compliance activities across development and construction programs.
• Develop and implement governance frameworks aligned with government regulations.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks across project portfolios.
• Liaise with government entities and prepare reports for senior leadership.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Regulatory Compliance

Risk Management

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

GRC Tools Proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Law, or related field

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Power BI

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

Job Description

The Strategy, Policy & Governance Expert will oversee governance, risk, and compliance activities across major development and construction programs within a PMC framework. The role requires a strong foundation in project management, regulatory compliance, and stakeholder engagement, particularly in the context of government clients and mega projects.

Your role

Governance & Compliance

• Develop and implement governance frameworks aligned with government regulations and PMC standards.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, regulatory requirements, and internal policies.
• Conduct regular audits and assessments to monitor adherence to governance protocols.

Risk Management

• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks across project portfolios.
• Maintain and update risk registers, and lead risk workshops with stakeholders.
• Support the development of contingency plans and escalation protocols.

Project Management Integration

• Collaborate with project managers to embed GRC principles into project planning and execution.
• Monitor project performance against compliance and risk benchmarks.
• Ensure GRC reporting is integrated into project dashboards and executive summaries.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Liaise with government entities, consultants, and internal teams to ensure alignment on GRC matters.
• Prepare and present reports to senior leadership and regulatory bodies.
• Support training and awareness programs on governance and compliance.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain comprehensive records of compliance activities, risk assessments, and governance reviews.
• Prepare periodic reports for internal and external stakeholders, including government clients.

About you

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Law, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• Minimum 10 years of experience in GRC roles, with at least 5 years in project-based environments.
• Strong understanding of PMC frameworks and government project delivery models.
• Project Management certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) is highly desirable.
• Experience with ISO standards (e.g., ISO 31000, ISO 37001, ISO 9001).
• Excellent communication, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in GRC tools and project management platforms (e.g., Power BI, MS Project, Primavera).

Rewards & benefits

• Tax-free salary
• Comprehensive life insurance coverage
• Premium medical insurance for you and your dependents
• Generous annual leave balance
• Flexible and hybrid work solutions
• Remote work opportunities outside of country
• Company gratuity scheme
• Discretionary bonus program
• Annual flight contribution
• Relocation assistance
• Transportation & housing allowances (available for remote work locations)
• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.