Job Description
WSP is seeking an experienced Technical Director to provide senior-level technical leadership on a major infrastructure programme in Riyadh. The role requires a strong technical background across large-scale infrastructure projects, with the ability to oversee design, engineering coordination, delivery assurance, and technical governance within a PMCM environment.
As the Technical Director, you will act as the technical authority for the programmeensuring quality, compliance, integration, and timely delivery of multidisciplinary infrastructure works.
Responsibilities
- Provide senior technical leadership across all infrastructure disciplines (roads, utilities, structures, transportation systems, etc.).
- Serve as the technical authority, ensuring engineering solutions meet project standards, codes, and client requirements.
- Lead technical reviews and provide strategic recommendations to resolve complex engineering challenges.
- Oversee design management activities, ensuring coordinated, compliant, and constructible designs.
- Review consultant and contractor deliverables for quality, completeness, and alignment with programme objectives.
- Ensure integration between various design packages, infrastructure interfaces, and adjacent assets.
- Support the Project Director and wider PMCM leadership team on technical matters impacting schedule, cost, and quality.
- Implement technical governance frameworks, processes, and procedures across all project stages.
- Coordinate with construction management teams to ensure design intent is maintained through delivery.
- Engage with clients, consultants, contractors, and regulatory authorities to resolve technical issues.
- Provide authoritative guidance during technical meetings, workshops, and interface coordination sessions.
- Manage technical risk, change control, and decision-making processes.
- Ensure all engineering works comply with international standards and Saudi regulatory requirements.
- Drive continuous improvement, technical quality assurance, and lessons-learned processes.
- Identify and mitigate technical risks throughout design and construction phases.
- Mentor multidisciplinary engineering teams and promote technical excellence.
- Support resource planning, capability development, and team performance management.
- Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture aligned with WSP values.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related engineering discipline (Master's preferred).
- 20+ years of experience in large-scale infrastructure projects (roads, utilities, structures, transportation, etc.).
- Demonstrated experience in senior technical leadership roles within PMCM or PMC environments.
- Strong knowledge of design management, engineering processes, and construction methodologies.
- Experience working in the Middle East, preferably Saudi Arabia.
- Strong technical problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
- Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams in fast-paced programme environments.
- Strong understanding of project governance, risk management, and quality control frameworks.
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