Senior Project Manager

Atkins Middle East; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation allowance

Transportation allowance

Medical and life insurance cover

Company gratuity scheme

Discretionary bonus scheme

Annual flight allowance to point of origin

26 working days annual leave

Job summary

Atkins Middle East is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead the design and construction of a SAR 400m barracks in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The ideal candidate should have a degree in a construction-related discipline, chartered status, and at least 10 years of experience, including 2 years in a senior position. Responsibilities include managing project interfaces and assisting with additional projects. The role offers competitive salary and substantial benefits including accommodation and transportation allowances, annual leave, and insurance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of post graduate professional experience.
• 2 years in a similar senior position.
• Western educated candidate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate design and construction of a SAR 400m new build barracks.
• Interface with client’s design consultant and contractor.
• Assist with other projects as directed by Programme Manager.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Commercial awareness

Health & Safety knowledge

Delegation skills

Education

Degree in construction related discipline

Chartered status (or equivalent)

Tools

Microsoft Project software

PCM and Predict Software

Job description

We are currently looking for a Senior Project Manager to be based in Saudi Arabia.

Principle Accountabilities

• Manage and co‑coordinate all aspects of the design and construction of a SAR 400m new build barracks.
• Primary interface with client’s design consultant and building contractor.
• Assist with other projects, as directed by the Programme Manager.
• Revision of Project Management Plan, as required.

Technical Requirements – Essential

• Degree qualified in construction related discipline.
• Chartered status (or equivalent).
• Candidate must be Western educated.
• Minimum of 10 years of post graduate professional experience, of which 2 will have been in a similar senior position.
• Commercial awareness.
• Working knowledge of Health & Safety best practices.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Project software.
• Administrative skills.
• Delegation skills.

Technical Requirements – Desirable

• Experience in Saudi Arabia or the Middle East.
• Experience of design management.
• Experience of PCM and Predict Software.

Behavioural Requirements – Essential

• Excellent communication skills in written and spoken English.
• Proactive and able to drive a project forward.
• Ability to influence outcomes.
• Ability to work well with a team.
• Western candidate preferred.
• Ability to distribute work effectively.

Rewards and Benefits

• A competitive salary.
• Accommodation allowance.
• Transportation allowance.
• 26 working days annual leave (based on a 6 day working week).
• Medical and life insurance cover.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus scheme.
• Annual flight allowance to point of origin.