Construction Manager (Saudi National)

Job description / Role

Westlakes Recruit is seeking an experienced Construction Manager (Saudi National) to join a leading project in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. If you're passionate about overseeing high-profile builds and delivering complex construction projects on time and within budget, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:
• Take full ownership of project delivery, including cost, schedule, quality, contracts, and reporting.
• Lead project development from concept through to completion across multiple assignments.
• Oversee scope development, budget management, and construction contracts for each project.
• Manage and coordinate consultant invoices, contractor pay applications, and change orders in collaboration with the Control Manager.
• Attend and lead weekly project meetings, ensuring documentation and progress reports are consistently delivered.
• Resolve complex construction issues and disputes with a proactive approach.
• Monitor project scheduling and cost control metrics to ensure alignment with delivery targets.
• Represent the client and company professionally in all communications and meetings.
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple workstreams efficiently.

What We’re Looking For:
• A degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience managing major construction projects.
• Strong leadership, coordination, and communication skills.
• Deep understanding of construction methods, safety protocols, tools, and materials.
• Financial acumen with experience managing large budgets and making cost-effective decisions.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities with a proactive mindset
• Preferred: Certifications such as PMP (Project Management Professional) or CCM (Certified Construction Manager).
• Please note this position is open to Saudi Nationals only.

About the Company

Westlakes Recruit is an independently owned UK & Dubai recruitment consultancy focused on the Engineering and Construction industries highly regulated sectors.

We are a fast growing business with a steadfast strategy of discipline led recruitment, structured around three core areas: • Project Controls – planning, cost, estimating, risk • Professional Services - Engineering & Technical, Project & Programme Management, HSEQ • Commercial services and Construction Claims – Commercial, Procurement, Delay and Quantum Analysts