Overview
As the Director of Road Design at Qiddiya Investment Company, you will play a crucial role in the development and implementation of innovative and sustainable road infrastructure projects that support the company's vision of creating a world-class entertainment and cultural destination.
Responsibilities
- Lead (at Project level) the provision of transport data to inform system design for transport projects.
- Lead (at Project level) the phasing plan and capacity measurement of networks to determine when roads and transport systems need to be activated to meet development phasing.
- Lead Roads projects assigned by development; lead Parking projects assigned by development (e.g., park & ride, temporary parking, parking structures).
- Lead (at Project level) engagement with key stakeholders to ensure integration with regional mobility.
- Lead (at Project level) informing and testing development controls via Traffic Impact Studies at district, asset or precinct level.
- Lead all internal and external governance interactions, including approvals and stakeholder engagements with authorities or government agencies as required.
- Lead activities to undertake responsibilities, including consultant procurement, management and contract management, committee presentations, gateway approvals, etc.
- Lead preparations for opening and operational readiness scenarios specific to transport modes.
- Lead the preparation of impact assessments considering cost, time and quality impacts.
- Support other job families as necessary.
- Lead central road design resources (including roads, parking, bridges, structures) to support planning, design review and project development for master developers.
- Lead management of the adoption process for roads systems to National Champions, the Private Sector or Master Developer Operations.
- Support management of roads and transport planning digital information and datasets for the Digital Information team and ensure BIM and GIS integration with other platforms (e.g., Unreal Engine).
- Support shortlisting of road design consultants, including performance reviews and updates.
- Support strategic approaches to design consultant shortlists and risk management across all roads projects.
- Support the management of project programmes and the Implementation team (see implementation mandate).
- Support document control across roads and transport planning; support design management to ensure consistency and standardisation of policies and guidance.
- Support the implementation of smart elements and ITS elements across roads projects and district transport plans.
- Support the management of project survey data, environmental data and environmental approvals across all roads and transport planning.
- Support stakeholder interface across all roads projects, including briefs, implementation, sign-offs for gateways or governance approvals.
- Lead an integrated approach to project delivery, providing support where required.
- Coordinate inputs from teams to understand construction sequencing and input into programmes.
- Support handover of roads projects as necessary.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field (Master's degree preferred).Minimum of 13–18 years of experience in road design and civil engineering, with significant leadership experience.Proven track record of successfully managing road infrastructure projects from conception to completion.Strong knowledge of design software and tools related to road design (e.g., AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation or similar).Familiarity with local and international road design standards and regulations.Excellent project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and develop a team.Outstanding analytical and problem-solving abilities with a focus on innovative solutions for complex challenges.Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to engage stakeholders effectively.Seniority level
DirectorEmployment type
Full-timeJob function
DesignIndustries
IT Services and IT ConsultingAl Dar Al Baida District, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Note : This description reflects current responsibilities and requirements for the role of Director of Road Design at Qiddiya Investment Company. All information is retained from the original posting without additions or alterations to the job scope.
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