Senior Road & Highway Project Lead

WS Atkins & Partners Overseas Engineering Consultants; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Life insurance coverage

Medical insurance

Annual leave balance

Company gratuity scheme

Discretionary bonus program

Annual flight contribution

Transportation & housing allowances

Employee Wellbeing Program

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Road Project Manager in Riyadh to oversee end-to-end road and highway construction projects, coordinating with contractors, authorities, and stakeholders to ensure on-budget, on-schedule delivery.

The role requires a Civil Engineering degree and 12–15 years of experience in major road projects, with strong leadership and proficiency in Primavera P6 and MS Project.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering.
• 12–15 years’ experience in managing major road/highway infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of road construction methods, materials, and specifications.
• Proven experience with stakeholder and client management.
• Excellent leadership, decision-making, and project coordination skills.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6, MS Project, and project reporting tools.
• Familiarity with FIDIC and contract administration.

Responsibilities

• Lead overall project planning, execution, monitoring, and control of road construction works.
• Prepare project execution plans (PEP), timelines, work programs, and resource plans.
• Manage daily construction activities including earthworks, pavement, drainage, utilities, and traffic diversions.
• Coordinate with consultants, government authorities, and subcontractors on technical and permitting matters.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, standards, and safety regulations.
• Monitor project budget, cost performance, and cash flows.
• Conduct site inspections, resolve technical issues, and approve work methods.
• Review and approve shop drawings, method statements, and material submissions.
• Lead progress meetings, prepare weekly/monthly reports, and address critical delays.
• Identify project risks and implement mitigation plans.
• Ensure the implementation of QA/QC and HSE plans across the project.

Job description

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Road Project Manager in Riyadh to oversee end-to-end road and highway construction projects, coordinating with contractors, authorities, and stakeholders to ensure on-budget, on-schedule delivery.

The role requires a Civil Engineering degree and 12–15 years of experience in major road projects, with strong leadership and proficiency in Primavera P6 and MS Project.