Project Manager (Team Leader) - (Western Engineer, particularly, UK national preference)

PROJECT: Engineering Consulting Services Agreement for the Preparation of Studies, Designs and Value Engineering for Water and Wastewater Projects

 This project is the largest package of projects ever in the water distribution section in Saudi Arabia. This includes expanding the coverage of water and wastewater networks and increasing sewage treatment plant’s capacity, in addition to extending water services coverage to all citizens and residents across the Kingdom regions.

 The projects include 13 administrative regions comprising cities and governorates in all six clusters in Saudi Arabia. The total number of projects are 1,108.

 256 projects for the Western region, Makkah; 232 projects for the Central region, Riyadh; and 167 projects for the Northern region comprising Qassim, Hail, Jauf and the northern borders. It will also include 249 projects for the Southern region including Asir, Jadan, Najran and Al-Baha provinces; and 137 projects for the North-west region comprising Nadinah and Tabuk regions. Additionally, it plans to implement 67 projects for the Eastern region, Eastern Province.

 Scope of Consulting Services

• Mobilization and Initial Activities, Project Implementation Plan
• Site Survey & Investigation
• Feasibility Studies, Studies and Pre-designs
• Detailed Engineering Design
• Environmental Impact Assessment
• Preparation of Bidding Documents and Tendering Assistance
• Value Engineering(VE)

 POSITION:      Project Manager (Team Leader)

                           (Western Engineer, particularly, UK national preference)

 Qualifications and Skills

• Master degree in Civil Engineering
• Excellent level of English (reading, writing, speaking)
• Good drafting skills
• Strong inter-personal skills
• Leadership skills as demonstrated by at least one previous team leader experience
• Understanding of and sensitivity to different cultural contexts
• Age Limitation: should be under 60 years old due to obtaining the work permit

 Professional experience

• PMP Certificate (Mandatory)
• More than 20 years of professional experience working on water supply and waste water project.
• Extensive project and team management experience, including programme planning, budgeting, disbursement and progress monitoring.
• At least 10 years of experience as Project Manager.
• Working experience in Saudi Arabia would be an advantage.
• Knowledge of Saudi Arabia’s regulation/policies would be an advantage.