Technical Director

Thirdway Advisory Pty Ltd; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international consultancy is looking for a highly experienced Technical Director to manage major highway projects in Riyadh, KSA. The role requires at least 20 years in technical leadership, excellent management of multidisciplinary teams, and strong communication skills. The candidate should hold a relevant degree and be a Chartered Engineer. Benefits include a competitive salary of SAR 70,000 to 80,000 per month, visa sponsorship, and relocation allowance.

Benefits

Visa sponsorship

Relocation allowance

Standard benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum 20 years’ experience in technical leadership and delivery of infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge in planning/design of major infrastructure programs.
• Fluent in English; Arabic is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead all technical and design review activities for highway projects.
• Coordinate engineering and design efforts across disciplines.
• Monitor quality, progress, and timely delivery of design outputs.

Skills

Technical leadership in large-scale infrastructure

Multidisciplinary design team management

Fluent in English

Consulting skills

Technical proficiency in AutoCAD

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or similar

Chartered Engineer

Tools

MS Excel

MS Project

PowerPoint

Job description

Position Title: Technical Director (Major Highways – Riyadh, KSA)

Role Summary

International Tier 1 Consultancy is seeking a highly experienced Technical Director to lead the technical delivery and review of major highway projects as part of a confidential roads program in Riyadh, KSA. This critical leadership role requires exceptional expertise in highway design management, consultant interface, and technical governance, within the context of large-scale, multi-disciplinary infrastructure assignments. The Technical Director will manage a team overseeing consultant-provided designs, ensuring technical compliance, integration with construction, and optimal performance across the full project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, oversee, and manage all technical and design review activities for major highway projects, ensuring the highest standards of engineering excellence.
• Review and approve discipline staffing assignments, schedules, and forecasting reports; maintain appropriate resource levels (including temporary staff when needed).
• Coordinate all engineering and design efforts for required disciplines, ensuring projects are appropriately staffed and executed to the highest standards.
• Monitor and ensure quality, progress, and timely delivery of all design outputs, resolving any technical or resourcing issues in collaboration with Project Managers.
• Establish and enhance standards, procedures, and best practices for technical disciplines; contribute to ongoing process improvement initiatives.
• Guide and direct design consultants on compliance with relevant regulations, design guidelines, and program policies, ensuring all submissions align with project requirements, commercial parameters, and overall budget.
• Act as a key technical consultant during pre-contract and business development activities, providing expertise in client-facing situations.
• Liaise with construction management regarding technical interfaces and successful design‑construction integration.
• Support organizational initiatives around smart and sustainable city solutions.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Minimum 20 years’ experience in the technical leadership and delivery of large-scale infrastructure/highways programs.
• Strong knowledge in planning/design and comprehensive understanding of all phases of major infrastructure projects.
• Extensive experience managing multidisciplinary design teams and reviewing consultant outputs on major highways or related infrastructure.
• Exceptional technical ability in design management; understanding of mobility systems considered a plus.
• Proven ability to deliver projects through all lifecycle phases, from design to execution.
• Fluent in English; fluency in Arabic is advantageous.
• Degree educated with a Western Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Civil Engineering or similar; Chartered Engineer is required.
• Strong customer-facing/consulting skills with the ability to operate effectively in client environments.
• Deep understanding of the relationship between smart city solutions, sustainability, and infrastructure delivery.
• Technical proficiency with MS Excel, AutoCAD, MS Project, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent analytical, creative problem‑solving, and communication skills; high-level presentation ability.
• Demonstrated flexibility and ability to perform in ambiguous or rapidly changing contexts.

Desired Skills and Background

• Experience in asset-intensive industries, including Rail, Cities and Buildings, Utilities, Oil & Gas, Highways, Marine/Ports.
• Robust planning and organizational skills.
• Adaptive approach, comfortable managing changing workloads, shifting priorities, and diverse tasks/locations.

Remuneration and Benefits

• Competitive salary: SAR 70,000 – 80,000 per month (all-inclusive).
• Visa sponsorship, including spouse and children, with insurance coverage for employee and dependents.
• Relocation allowance (amount dependent on candidate/family circumstances).
• One flight provided at start and end of employment.
• Standard Parsons benefits; no additional bonuses or allowances.