Operation and Maintenance Lead

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We invite you to join us. Why

When you join KEO, you'll discover more than just a job you'll find a supportive environment that fosters your professional development through internal global mobility and career development and does so within a culture that supports company-wide health and well-being through on-demand counselling services and regular workplace clinics. You will be invited to celebrate community events such as sports days, fun-runs, in-house sports teams and beach clean ups. In addition to your competitive package and benefits you will have access to a suite of policies that include hybrid working arrangements, individual athletic sponsorship, study assistance sponsorship, employee referral rewards.

Our newest opportunity is for a talented Operation and Maintenance Lead to join our award-winning team based in Riyadh, KSA.

The Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Manager will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing all operational and maintenance-related activities across a major roads and infrastructure project in Riyadh. The role ensures safe, efficient, and uninterrupted traffic movement through effective management of detours, road diversions, vehicle recovery operations, and site-wide logistics.

The position plays a critical role in maintaining compliance with local authority regulations, traffic management standards, and project safety requirements.

• 1. Traffic Management & Road Operations
• Develop, implement, and monitor traffic management plans (TMPs) in coordination with relevant authorities.
• Oversee the design, execution, and maintenance of temporary detours and road diversions.
• Ensure safe traffic flow through construction zones with minimal disruption to the public.
• Monitor traffic conditions and implement corrective measures when required.
• Coordinate closely with traffic police and municipal authorities.

• 2. Detours & Road Diversions
• Plan staged diversion strategies aligned with construction sequencing.
• Supervise installation and maintenance of temporary road markings, barriers, and signage.
• Conduct regular inspections to ensure detours comply with safety and regulatory standards.
• Ensure smooth transitions between phases of road diversions.

• 3. Vehicle Recovery Operations
• Manage on-site vehicle recovery services within project limits.
• Establish rapid response protocols for breakdowns, accidents, or stalled vehicles.
• Coordinate recovery teams to minimize traffic delays and safety risks.
• Maintain recovery equipment readiness and response records.

• 4. Site-Wide Logistics Coordination
• Oversee access control points and logistics routes for construction traffic.
• Coordinate movement of heavy equipment and construction vehicles.
• Develop and enforce logistics plans to prevent congestion within project zones.
• Align logistics activities with construction schedules and traffic management plans.

• 5. Maintenance Oversight
• Supervise routine and emergency maintenance of temporary infrastructure.
• Ensure roadway cleanliness, lighting functionality, and safety barrier integrity.
• Manage inspection schedules and maintenance reporting systems.

• 6. Stakeholder & Authority Coordination
• Liaise with local authorities, municipalities, and utility providers.
• Attend coordination meetings with client representatives and contractors.
• Prepare reports on traffic operations, incidents, and performance metrics.

• 7. Safety & Compliance
• Ensure full compliance with Saudi road safety standards and project HSE policies.
• Conduct risk assessments related to traffic and operational activities.
• Implement corrective actions for safety observations and audit findings.

To be successful in this dynamic opportunity, we envision that you will have a minimum 10 15 years experience alogside a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering.

• Proven experience managing traffic diversions and large-scale road operations.
• Strong understanding of traffic control systems and temporary traffic management.
• Experience working on major urban infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of Saudi regulations and coordination with government authorities preferred.

KEO's performance is founded upon integrity, results, innovation, safety and our people. We embrace diversity and recognise its contribution to client success wherever we work.

We are excited to hear how you can partner with our award-winning team and treat all expressions of interest confidentially.