Infrastructure Technical Director

Job Description

As a provider of multi-disciplined technical services to the built environment, Atkins Middle East is committed to design excellence in the delivery of first-class solutions which combine, innovation, imagination and best practice. Atkins is positioned to play an important role, providing technical solutions within KSA business to many of the challenges presented by developing land for the built environment.We are currently looking for an Infrastructure Technical Director to join our team. This position is within our Middle East, KSA business in Riyadh which covers all aspects of infrastructure and land development from transport planning, through to the detailed design and construction support of infrastructure to solve our Clients challenges and realize their land development visions.Requirementso 20+ years post-graduate experience.o Degree in a field of Engineering related to Infrastructure such as Civil Engineering or equivalent professional qualificationo Experience of working in the Middle East or other expatriate environmentso Proven track record in the delivery of infrastructure and land development projects to a high standard within the Regiono Proven track record in the management of a team of professionals within the infrastructure sectoro Possess knowledge of appropriate analytical and design aids (computer software) with respect to land development projectso Excellent report writing and presentational skillso Confident and professional manner and communication style, and the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, clients and stakeholderso Proficient IT skills (Microsoft Office and specialist software)o Experience of major Master Planning projects as well as a Traffic Impact Studies.o Previous experience and an understanding of the Clients and markets in the region highly desirableo Arabic speaker desirable but not essentialResponsibilitiesThe successful candidate would be expected to lead a team and support them in the design of a range of infrastructure projects reporting to the Business Director and working closely with our Project Managers. You will also be expected to manage and perform the following duties:o Direct a team of Engineers and Technicians to deliver the design for infrastructure projects to the highest quality standardso Undertake the role of Project Director on projectso Lead the development of resources and graduates and junior staff members under your controlo Responsible to ensure that the team under your control deliver their tasks within agreed timescales and budgetso Engage with and liaise with other teams within the business and Clients as required on technical aspectso Support and input into new bids and opportunitieso Keep up-to-date with current methods and the latest research in infrastructure and land developmentSNC Lavalins Atkins business is one of the largest multidisciplinary, multi sector engineering design consultancies in the world and is part of the SNC Lavalin Group.As one of the world?s most respected design, engineering and project management consultancies with a leading track record in the defence sector, Atkins are ideally placed to respond to this market. We have a broad establishment and proud, 50 year history throughout the Middle East region.We provide a full range of design, engineering and project management services for buildings, transportation and other infrastructure programmes.Atkins in the Middle East now employs around 2,000 staff serving Gulf clients across all market sectors from offices in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Doha, Dubai, Jeddah, Kuwait City, Manama, Muscat, Riyadh, and Sharjah.Rewards & BenefitsWe offer an excellent package which includes:o A competitive salaryo Transportation allowanceo Medical and life insurance covero 22 calendar days annual leaveo Company gratuity schemeo Discretionary bonus schemeo Annual flight allowance to point of origino Employee Assistance Programme ? 24 hour free advice on financial, legal and family care specialists and also access to personal health, fitness and nutrition consultantsWorker TypeEmployeeJob TypeRegularAt SNC-Lavalin, 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. SNC-Lavalin cares about your privacy. SNC-Lavalin and other subsidiary or affiliated companies of SNC-Lavalin (referred to throughout as ?SNC-Lavalin?) are committed to protecting your privacy. Please consult our Privacy Notice on our Careers site to know more about how we collect, use and transfer your Personal Data.By submitting your personal information to SNC-Lavalin, you confirm that you have read and accept our Privacy Notice.

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