Technical Director

WS Atkins & Partners Overseas Engineering Consultants; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Life insurance

Medical insurance

Annual leave balance

Company gratuity scheme

Discretionary bonus program

Annual flight contribution

Housing allowance

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in Saudi Arabia is seeking a highly experienced Technical Director to lead multi-disciplinary teams, shape strategic direction, and drive business development across a portfolio of large-scale built environment projects.

The role requires 20+ years post-graduate experience in engineering, with at least 5 years in leadership, and a Bachelor's in Building Services or related field; a Master's or Chartered status is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Building Services, Architectural, Mechanical, Electrical, or related engineering field.
• Minimum 20 years post-graduate experience in engineering with at least 5 years in leadership.
• Growing track record in business development and winning work.
• Strong understanding of building services design processes and multidisciplinary coordination.

Responsibilities

• Support strategic vision development and align departmental goals with business strategy.
• Lead and mentor a diverse multidisciplinary team of engineers and designers.
• Oversee project delivery from inception to completion, including budgets and timelines.
• Develop proposals and bids for new projects and maintain client relationships.

Skills

Leadership & management

Strategic thinking

Business development

Communication & negotiation

Multidisciplinary coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Building Services or related engineering

Master's degree or Chartered status preferred

Job description

Job Description Overview

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a highly experienced and strategic Technical Director. The ideal candidate will possess extensive technical knowledge, proven leadership skills, and a strong background in business development and winning work. This role requires a dynamic individual with at least 20 years of post-graduate experience in leading multidisciplinary teams. The project is to take the RIBA 4 / IFT / IFC design of multiple assets through a validation process and manage the coordination process of Contractor shop drawings through SSC / and LDC approvals in readiness for construction. The designs will be available at RIBA 4 as either LOD300 or 350, with the contractor responsible for developing the models and design to LOD500.

Your role: Strategic Leadership

• Contribute to the development and implementation of the strategic vision.
• Be instrumental in the alignment of departmental goals with the overall business strategy.
• Support the fostering of a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

Technical Expertise

• Demonstrable track record of technical achievement and client satisfaction within the industry.
• Provide technical guidance and oversight on projects while ensuring the highest standards of technical quality and compliance with industry regulations.
• Stay updated with the latest advancements in technologies and practices.
• Apply technical knowledge in analysing problems and creating solutions.

Business Development

• Develop skills in the identification and pursuit of new business opportunities to expand the portfolio.
• With the team, share leadership in the preparation of proposals and bids for new projects.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.

Project Design Management

• Oversee the successful delivery of projects from inception to completion.
• Manage project budgets, timelines, and resources effectively.
• Commercial awareness with an understanding and ability to administer Change Control.
• Ensure client satisfaction and project profitability.

Team Leadership

• Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary team of engineers and designers.
• Promote professional development and continuous learning within the team.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment.

About you

• Bachelor’s degree in a Building Services; Architectural, Mechanical, Electrical, or related engineering field.
• A Master's degree and/or Chartered Status is preferred.
• Minimum of 20 years of post-graduate experience in engineering, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• A growing track record in business development and winning work.
• A demonstrable understanding of all and related building services design processes.
• Strong technical knowledge of systems and industry standards.
• Recognition and understanding of related engineering and architectural disciplines with a demonstrable skill in multidisciplinary coordination.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lead and inspire a diverse multidisciplinary team.
• The ability to think laterally and possess a sound understanding of engineering principles with the ability to demonstrate strong interpersonal skills.
• The ability to build and develop relationships, both internally and externally.
• Experience in luxury residential and hospitality.
• Experience in island development is preferred.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. This includes:

• 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: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.

Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognized for the impact you make.

About AtkinsRéalis

We’re AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world’s infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We’re committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences. Created by the integration of long‑standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world‑class engineering services and nuclear company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and our people. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world’s infrastructure and energy systems. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end‑to‑end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and capital. The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in strategic sectors such as Engineering Services, Nuclear and Capital. News and information are available at Atkinsrealis or follow us on LinkedIn.