Construction Director

Wsp

The Role

Overview

Lead large-scale architectural projects in Riyadh, managing design, construction, and client relations.

Key Responsibilities

  • project planning
  • budget management
  • team coordination
  • client communication
  • reporting
  • compliance

Tasks

-Lead business development efforts including proposal preparation and client presentations. -Monitor scope changes and their impact on project delivery. -Prepare monthly project reports and contribute to division-wide reporting. -Oversee financial and operational strategies to ensure project success. -Coordinate multidisciplinary teams across design, engineering, and construction. -Manage project budgets, resources, and timelines to meet commercial outcomes. -Prepare and manage complex project programs and contracts. -Represent the firm in communications with clients, sub-contractors, and joint venture partners. -Lead and manage large-scale infrastructure and architectural projects from concept to completion. -Ensure compliance with project standards and quality management systems (QMS).

Requirements

  • leadership
  • mega projects
  • 20 years
  • architecture degree
  • professional membership
  • stakeholder management

What You Bring

-Familiarity with statutory and commercial frameworks in the region. -Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities. -Strong commercial acumen and contract management skills. -Proven leadership in delivering mega projects with integrated design components. -Minimum 20 years of experience, with a strong track record in the GCC region. -Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture or a related field. -Membership in a professional institution (e.g., IEng, CEng, P.E.) is preferred.

The Company

About Wsp

-Partners with clients to create sustainable, efficient, and resilient solutions. -Known for iconic projects like the One World Trade Center and London's Crossrail. -Provides cutting-edge services in transportation, energy, water, and commercial developments. -Blends technical expertise with deep industry knowledge to solve complex challenges globally.

Sector Specialisms

Waste Management and Landfill

Water & Wastewater Tunnels

Water and Wastewater Treatment

Water Supply and Distribution

Parks and Open Spaces

Rail and Transit Advisory

Rail Design

Rail Electrification

Rail Planning

Refurbishment and Retrofit

Risk and Resilience for Bridges and Civil Structures

Stormwater and Flood Risk Management

Structural Engineering for Healthcare

Sustainability and ESG Solutions

Sustainable Building Consulting

Sustainable Design for Healthcare

Tailings & Mine Waste Management

Train Control Systems

Tunnel Seismic and Earthquake Engineering

Tunnel Structural Engineering

Waste and Resources Sector (including thermal treatment, biomass energy, carbon capture, materials recovery facilities, organic waste treatment, advanced conversion, waste transfer facilities, landfill management)

Healthcare Strategy and Planning

Property Consultancy

Cost Management

Project and Programme Management

Life Sciences Strategy