Associate Director

3 days ago

Riyadh, Ar Riyāḑ, Saudi Arabia KSA Saudi Arabia Branch Full time

The Role:

The Associate Director for Civil Infrastructure will be responsible for leading and managing the delivery of civil infrastructure projects across the UAE and KSA regions. This role requires a highly flexible individual with the ability to work across different locations as business needs evolve. The Associate Director will oversee the technical and managerial aspects of civil infrastructure projects ensuring quality safety and timely delivery. This position requires strong leadership skills technical expertise in civil infrastructure and a proactive approach to managing teams and clients.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and manage the design engineering and construction of civil infrastructure projects including roads bridges drainage systems and other transportation infrastructure.
  • Act as the key point of contact for clients stakeholders and contractors ensuring that projects are delivered to client specifications and regulatory standards.
  • Ensure compliance with health and safety standards quality assurance procedures and environmental regulations.
  • Provide technical leadership mentorship and guidance to project teams ensuring that all staff are adequately trained and supported.
  • Oversee the preparation of project proposals budgets schedules and contracts ensuring profitability and alignment with business goals.
  • Monitor and control project progress budgets and timelines to ensure successful project delivery.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients stakeholders and other key partners across the UAE and KSA regions.
  • Support business development activities by identifying new project opportunities preparing proposals and participating in client meetings.

Requirements:

  • Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering (Masters degree preferred).
  • Minimum of 1215 years of experience in civil infrastructure with at least 5 years in a senior leadership position.
  • Strong experience in managing largescale civil infrastructure projects particularly in roads bridges and drainage systems.
  • Proficient in civil engineering design software and project management tools.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage complex projects from conception to completion.
  • Excellent communication negotiation and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with clients contractors and internal stakeholders at all levels.
  • Proven ability to manage budgets schedules and contracts effectively.
  • Familiarity with local regulations and standards in the UAE and KSA.
  • Fluent in English (Arabic language skills are a plus).

Why Join Us

At Robert Bird Group we bring together talent teamwork innovation and a dynamic workplace to solve complex challenges creatively and collaboratively. Be part of a global multidisciplinary consultancy where your ideas and expertise are valued and rewarded.

All recruitment activities go through our recruitment function and currently this role doesnt require agency input. Please do not forward resumes directly to SJ Group employees/managers; we do not accept unsolicited resumes and are not responsible for any associated fees.

**Only successful candidates will be contacted*

At Surbana Jurong we put talent hard work teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world


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