Role: Technical Manager

Location: Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

About Compass Project Consulting

Compass Project Consulting is an award-winning, dynamic, and respected project development consultancy, providing high-quality, value-for-money, and fully tailored services to clients across all sectors. As highly regarded project leaders and effective communicators, our Team at Compass has delivered numerous projects for some of the region's most ambitious and innovative change-makers. Our diverse and disciplined Team facilitates world-class project development solutions.

Our core values guide our decisions and constitute our culture, empowering us to perform at our highest level on behalf of our clients.

Drawing on our extensive delivery experience, industry-wide knowledge, and sophisticated project development tools, we facilitate the most proficient path toward project success.

We lead project success stories.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Technical Manager to lead the technical delivery of a high-profile arena project in Riyadh, working within a client-side / PMC environment.

This role will be responsible for driving design and technical coordination across all disciplines, ensuring that the project meets the highest standards of quality, functionality, and innovation.

You will act as the technical authority on the project, managing design development, overseeing consultants, and ensuring seamless integration between design, construction, and operational requirements.

Project Scope

Large-scale gaming arena development
Complex, high-specification entertainment facility
Multi-disciplinary coordination (structural, architecture, MEP, specialist systems)
Fast-paced delivery environment with high stakeholder involvement

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership & Design Management

Lead and oversee multi-disciplinary design coordination across all project stages
Act as the technical authority, ensuring design integrity and compliance
Review and challenge design outputs to ensure alignment with client objectives
Drive value engineering and technical optimisation

Consultant & Stakeholder Management

Manage and coordinate design consultants and specialist advisors
Interface with client stakeholders, operators, and delivery teams
Lead technical workshops and design review meetings

Project Integration & Delivery

Ensure seamless integration between design, construction, and operational requirements
Support project delivery teams in resolving complex technical issues
Provide technical input during procurement and contractor engagement

Governance & Compliance

Ensure compliance with local authority requirements, codes, and international standards
Establish and maintain technical governance processes
Oversee approvals, design gateways, and quality assurance

Risk & Performance Management

Identify and mitigate technical and design risks
Monitor design progress against programme and deliverables
Ensure timely resolution of technical issues to avoid delays

Candidate Requirements

15+ years of experience in design management / technical leadership roles
Strong background in large-scale, complex projects (entertainment, stadiums, mixed-use, hospitality)
Proven experience in client-side / PMC or major developer environments
Extensive experience managing multi-disciplinary design teams
Strong understanding of design delivery, construction processes, and project lifecycle
Experience working on high-profile or fast-track projects

Desirable Attributes

Experience in gaming, entertainment, stadium, or complex hospitality projects
Previous experience working on PIF or giga-projects in KSA
Strong stakeholder management and leadership capability
Ability to operate in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment

Application

To express your interest in a career with us, please apply via the link attached. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by a Talent Acquisition representative.

Website: https://compass-pc.com/about-compass

Instagram: @compass_pc

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