Survey Manager - Research and Analytics

AECOM Middle East Ltd; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 279,000 - 424,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Disability insurance

Paid leave

Well-being resources

Employee assistance programmes

Retirement-related benefits

Job summary

Survey Manager - Research and Analytics at AECOM Middle East Ltd in Riyadh leads end-to-end survey delivery, from methodology to client presentation. You will manage data collection, ensure data integrity, and guide multidisciplinary teams across concurrent assignments.

The role requires 15+ years in market research or related fields, with strong skills in survey design, sampling, and statistical analysis. Excellent leadership and client management are essential.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in survey management, market research or related field.
• Expertise in survey design and questionnaire development.
• Strong grasp of sampling methodologies.
• Ability to analyze and interpret statistical data.

Responsibilities

• Design survey instruments aligned with research objectives.
• Develop questionnaires using rigorous methodologies.
• Establish sampling approaches for each assignment.
• Manage surveys from planning to final reporting.
• Oversee survey administration and data collection activities.
• Ensure data quality and compliance with ethics and regulations.
• Translate findings into clear, actionable recommendations.
• Lead and mentor survey researchers and teams.
• Prepare comprehensive reports and executive presentations.

Skills

Survey design

Questionnaire development

Sampling methodology

Statistical analysis

Data interpretation

SPSS

R

Project planning

Budget management

Leadership

Tools

SPSS

R

Survey platforms

Data-analytics tools

Job description

Survey Manager - Research and Analytics

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Industry: Market Research

Function: Market Research

Experience Required: Minimum 15 years

Job Type: Full-time

Position Overview: The Survey Manager - Research and Analytics opportunity in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, is a Market Research role responsible for designing survey programs, managing data collection and translating complex findings into practical recommendations. AECOM is hiring an experienced research leader to oversee end‑to‑end survey delivery, maintain data integrity and guide multidisciplinary teams across concurrent assignments.

Job Details

Country: Saudi Arabia

City: Riyadh

Salary: SAR 25000‑38000 per month (Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in Riyadh; please confirm the final offer with the employer.)

Gender: Any

Candidate Nationality: Any

Job Type: Full‑time

Role Context

The Survey Manager will oversee research projects from initial methodology and questionnaire development through data analysis, reporting and client presentation. The position combines technical survey expertise, project controls, team leadership and stakeholder management to produce accurate insights that support organisational and client decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design survey instruments aligned with defined research objectives.
• Develop questionnaires using rigorous research methodologies.
• Establish sampling approaches suitable for each assignment.
• Manage survey projects from initial planning through final reporting.
• Allocate personnel, technology and other project resources.
• Maintain control of schedules, budgets and delivery milestones.
• Oversee survey administration and data‑collection activities.
• Implement quality‑assurance procedures to protect data integrity.
• Monitor response rates and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Analyze quantitative survey data using appropriate statistical methods.
• Identify trends, patterns and meaningful research findings.
• Translate complex data into clear and actionable recommendations.
• Lead and mentor survey researchers and supporting team members.
• Promote consistent application of research best practices.
• Prepare comprehensive reports and executive presentations.
• Communicate findings clearly to clients and internal stakeholders.
• Coordinate with clients to define requirements and expected outcomes.
• Manage stakeholder expectations throughout project delivery.
• Work with internal departments to resolve delivery constraints.
• Track survey performance metrics and research quality indicators.
• Optimize methodologies to improve efficiency and data quality.
• Ensure compliance with ethical guidelines and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain and evaluate survey software and analytical tools.
• Recommend technology improvements that strengthen research operations.
• Manage multiple survey assignments while maintaining quality standards.

Ideal Profile

• Minimum 15 years of survey management, market research or related experience.
• Advanced knowledge of survey design and questionnaire development.
• Strong understanding of sampling methodologies.
• Proven ability to analyze and interpret statistical data.
• Experience with survey platforms and data‑analysis tools.
• Strong project‑management and concurrent‑delivery capabilities.
• Experience controlling research budgets and project costs.
• Proven leadership of survey or research teams.
• Ability to train and mentor research professionals.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong presentation skills for technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Effective client and stakeholder‑management capabilities.
• Detailed knowledge of survey research standards and ethical practices.
• Advanced analytical and structured problem‑solving abilities.
• Experience with SPSS, R or comparable statistical software is preferred.
• Consulting or client relationship‑management experience is advantageous.
• Organised and detail‑oriented approach to research delivery.

Skills Set

• Survey research design
• Questionnaire development
• Sampling methodology
• Statistical analysis
• Data interpretation
• Survey software
• SPSS
• R
• Data‑quality assurance
• Response‑rate optimisation
• Research compliance
• Project planning
• Budget management
• Cost control
• Performance metricsResearch reporting
• Executive presentations
• Client relationship management
• Stakeholder coordination
• Research team leadership
• Staff mentoring
• Multi‑project management

Why Join Us

AECOM offers the opportunity to lead analytical assignments that provide meaningful evidence for client and organisational decisions. The position combines research innovation, stakeholder engagement and team development within an international professional environment.

Depending on employment status and applicable policies, benefits may include health coverage, disability insurance, paid leave, well‑being resources, employee assistance programmes, recognition awards and retirement‑related benefits.

About the Company

AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm providing advisory, planning, design, engineering, programme management and construction management services. Its multidisciplinary teams support public‑ and private‑sector clients across transportation, water, environment, energy and buildings. With more than 50000 professionals worldwide, AECOM creates sustainable and resilient solutions that improve communities and deliver long‑term value.