Senior Project Manager (MCF/ Data Centres) - Riyadh

Royal Haskoning DHV; Saudi Arabia; Hybrid; SAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 days per week in Riyadh office + 1-4

25 days annual leave

Annual return flight

Medical insurance coverage

Laptop and company cell phone

Job summary

Royal Haskoning DHV is seeking a Senior Project Manager for our Mission Critical Facilities Data Centres in Riyadh. You will lead complex projects, manage client relationships and drive commercial outcomes across feasibility, design, procurement and delivery.

Role demands leadership of multidisciplinary teams and close engagement with senior stakeholders. The position requires a technical degree and 15+ years of experience in multidisciplinary projects, with preference for data centres and

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience managing multidisciplinary design, engineering and construction projects.
• Proven experience with large scale technical or mission critical projects; data centres preferred.
• KSA or Middle East experience required; English fluency essential; Arabic is a strong advantage.
• Experience with proposals, tenders, client presentations and contract negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex data centre projects across full life cycle from initiation to completion.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary design and engineering teams to deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Manage project controls: planning, cost, risk, contracts, reporting and change control.
• Interface with clients, partners, authorities and senior stakeholders.
• Prepare and contribute to commercial proposals, tenders and execution strategies.
• Support contract negotiations and define clear scope, deliverables and responsibilities.
• Identify risks and opportunities to maximize value for clients and Haskoning.

Skills

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Contract negotiations

Proposal development

Multidisciplinary team leadership

Commercial delivery

Education

Engineering degree (Architecture/Civil/Mechanical/Electrical)

Tools

BIM360

CDE platforms

Job description

You will join one of the world's leading data centre design and engineering teams as a project manager. You will work on complex, mission-critical projects in Riyadh and across the wider region. This role brings together senior project leadership and real commercial influence. You handle client relationships, proposals, contract negotiations, and delivery. This role offers a strong opportunity for an experienced Project Manager. It suits someone who wants to shape Haskoning's growing MCF presence in KSA.

What you will do as Senior Project Manager (MCF/ Data Centres)

As a Senior Project Manager in our Mission Critical Facilities Data Centres team in Riyadh, you will lead complex, large data centre projects. You will manage them from early feasibility and concept design through detailed design, procurement, construction support and final delivery. You act as the client's main point of contact. You manage multidisciplinary design and engineering teams and the project's commercial performance. You also build strong stakeholder relationships and ensure the overall quality of the project.

In this senior role, you will also play an important part in developing our regional data centre business. You contribute to proposals and support contract negotiations. You also identify opportunities with existing and new clients. In addition, you help position Haskoning as a trusted advisor in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the wider Middle East region.

Your Main Responsibilities Include

• Leading and managing complex data centre projects across the full project life cycle, from initiation to completion;
• Coordinating multidisciplinary design and engineering teams to deliver integrated, high quality project outcomes;
• Managing project controls, including planning, cost control, risk management, contract management, reporting and change control;
• Acting as the main interface for clients, partners, authorities and senior stakeholders;
• Preparing and contributing to commercial proposals, tenders, fee estimates and project execution strategies;
• Supporting contract negotiations and ensuring clear scope, deliverables, risks and responsibilities;
• Identifying project risks and opportunities, and proactively steering projects to achieve optimal value for clients and Haskoning.

Where you will work

At Haskoning, you join an independent, employee-owned international consultancy combining engineering, design, and technology. Guided by our mission Enhancing Society Together, you'll work on meaningful, challenging projects that create real impact. You'll do this together with 6,800 colleagues across 25+ countries and backed by over 140 years of expertise. Want to know more Visit our about us page.

What you bring

You are an entrepreneurial, commercially aware and results-driven project leader. You build trusted relationships with senior clients. You lead multidisciplinary teams through complex technical, contractual and commercial challenges in international environments.

Besides That, You Have

• A technical university degree in architecture, civil, mechanical or electrical engineering;
• 15+ years of experience managing multidisciplinary design, engineering and construction projects;
• Proven experience with large scale technical or mission critical projects, data centres experience is a strong preference;
• Strong expertise in project controls, contracts, risk, stakeholders and commercial delivery;
• Experience with proposals, tenders, client presentations and contract negotiations, preferably in design, engineering or consultancy;
• KSA or Middle East experience required, excellent English required, Arabic a strong advantage, plus affinity with BIM360, CDE or similar platforms.

What you can expect from us

At Haskoning, we believe that the well-being of our employees is essential to our shared success. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both your professional development and personal well-being.

What We Offer

• A solid foundation: A competitive base salary aligned with your skills and experience and with annual increases including:
  • 4 working days per week from the Riyadh office and 1 remote working day.
  • 25 days of annual leave per year.
  • Annual return flight ticket.
  • Medical insurance coverage.
• Prioritisation of your well-being: by offering flexibility, support and a strong sense of community to ensure work and personal life go hand in hand.
• Development opportunities: A wide range of training and development programs, including tailored learning paths, learning weeks, and various knowledge-sharing groups.
• Informal and inclusive culture: A welcoming and open environment where people come first, diversity is embraced, team spirit is high, and everyone is approachable. And with voluntary social and sports activities, and employee networks such as Pride and Young Haskoning.
• A long-term position with strong development opportunities, a laptop and a company cell phone;
• A workplace in our Riyadh office, KSA;
• The opportunity to work with one of the leading Data Centre design and engineering teams globally.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. Regardless of your experience, background, age, gender, or other personal characteristics—you are welcome here. Read more about our ED&I initiatives on our dedicated webpage.