Associate Director

Overview We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Associate Director of Infrastructure to join a leading international consultancy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record in the Middle East, leading multidisciplinary teams on large-scale infrastructure, highway, and utility projects of city and masterplanning.

This is a client-facing leadership role, responsible for the successful delivery of complex infrastructure design portfolios, ensuring strategic alignment, and technical excellence.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage the design and delivery of infrastructure projects, including highways, utilities, and site-wide infrastructure

Oversee multidisciplinary project teams

Act as the client’s primary point of contact for all infrastructure-related matters, ensuring satisfaction, quality delivery, and commercial performance

Contribute to the planning, design strategy, and execution of infrastructure works for large-scale developments

Work closely with UK and UAE Cities teams

Support cities team on advisory work

Ensure all designs comply with local and international standards, regulations, and best practices

Lead stakeholder engagement and interface management with government authorities, municipalities, and developers

Manage budgets, project timelines, and resource allocation to ensure optimal delivery

Provide technical and strategic input during project bidding, procurement, and negotiations

Support business development efforts by identifying opportunities, preparing proposals, and presenting to clients

Qualifications / Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline

Chartered Engineer status or equivalent preferred

Strong background experience in infrastructure design and delivery, with significant experience in the Middle East

Demonstrated experience leading the design and delivery of highways, utilities, and infrastructure at urban and masterplan scales

Strong leadership and team management skills, capable of overseeing multi-office teams and coordinating across disciplines

Excellent client engagement, communication, and negotiation skills

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Civil Engineering

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