Director Transportation Planning

Job description / Role

This role will be based in a remote location.

Head of Transportation Infrastructure.

Our client is a leading private sector developer that is expanding their footprint in Saudi Arabia. They are now looking for a specialist qualified Civil Engineer to oversee the company’s capital works related to transportation infrastructure. This role required a seasoned Civil Engineer with experience in implementation of transportation programs overseeing the design and deliver of all projects related to Rail, Mass Transit, Road, Bus and Pedestrian movement aligned to the masterplan. Candidate will be expected to be flexible in how they works and be able to manage multiple programs in different geographical locations. The position is the main project lead for all transportation infrastructure related matters and will have to work closely with colleagues that lead Architecture, Utilities, Development and MEP.

You will be tasked in developing a local and regional team in associated discipline to deliver particular parcels and packages of each project. Candidate will also be expected to manage all consultants and contractors associated with the delivery of articular parcels and packages of each project. External Service providers, vendors, consultants, contractors and authorities.

You must have Qualification and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or any related field.
- Master’s degree in engineering or related field
- Professional registration of applicable field
- Minimum of 20 years of relevant experience with 8 years in a managerial position.

Requirements

- Civil Engineering, Transportation Planning

Skills
- Great interpersonal skills
- Leadership and management
- Technical Competence and Ability
- Project controls acumen
- Strong Communication skills
- Commercial management

About the Company

Macdonald & Company is the leading professional recruitment consultancy for the real estate and built environment sectors. Established in 1992 and headquartered in the UK, we apply local knowledge with true global connection through our offices in Europe, Asia-Pacific, the U.S., Africa and the Middle East.

Our specialist teams act for every class of organisation owning, occupying, financing, or advising on property, construction and engineering – developers, investors, institutions, funds, banks, consultancies and contractors.

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