BNI OPEX head - KSA
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About the Role
Bureau Veritas seeks a B&I OPEX Head for KSA to lead the Building & Infrastructure product line. The role requires developing country strategy, driving innovation in testing and certification, and managing operational and financial performance.
Key Skills for This Role
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement country specific B&I product line strategy aligned with global vision
- Drive innovation in testing, inspection, and certification services for the B&I product line
- Contribute to rapid growth by developing and winning major contracts with key customers
- Identify and pursue market expansion opportunities and develop strategic customer relationships
- Manage proposal approvals and support business development
- Oversee financial operational results including budget control, performance monitoring, revenue growth tracking, cost optimization, and financial reporting
- Manage the operational PL team of the country and ensure technical quality and compliance
- Implement knowledge management practices and promote best practices sharing
- Act as project manager when required, serving as interlocutor between client and assigned team
- Ensure strict adherence to HSE policies and promote safety culture
Requirements
- Minimum 10 years comprehensive experience in Buildings and Infrastructure sector, technical consulting, project management, and business development
- University Degree in Engineering (Architecture, Civil, Structural, MEP)
- PMP (Project Management Professional) certification
- ISO 9001 Lead Auditor certification
- Advanced knowledge of international construction standards, regulatory compliance, digital transformation, sustainable building technologies, and data analytics
- Business Administration (MBA) preferred
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Position Details
- Position: B&I OPEX Head – KSA
- Product Line: Building & Infrastructure
- Reporting to: B&I Regional / Area Product Line
Minimum Required Qualifications
- Specialty: Civil Engineer / Architecture / MEP
- Education: University Degree in Engineering (Architecture, Civil, Structural, MEP); MBA preferred
- Training: PMP, ISO 9001 Lead Auditor, Industry specific technical certifications
- Technical knowledge: Advanced knowledge of international construction standards, regulatory compliance, digital transformation, sustainable building technologies, data analytics
- Experience: Minimum 10 years in Buildings and Infrastructure sector, technical consulting, project management, business development
Primary Functions
- Develop and implement country specific B&I product line strategy
- Align local objectives with global Bureau Veritas vision
- Drive innovation in testing, inspection, and certification services
- Contribute to rapid growth through major contracts with key customers
- Implement new business models and generate profitable contracts
- Identify market expansion opportunities and develop strategic customer relationships
- Manage proposal approvals and support business development
- Optimum utilization of human resources, performance monitoring, and appraisal
- Update quality procedures and liaise between top management and subordinates
- Ensure quality assurance and budgetary control
- Ensure technical quality and compliance
- Develop and train team members
Technical Expertise
- Manage the operational PL team of the country
- Follow up financial operational results: budget control, performance monitoring, revenue growth tracking, cost optimization, financial reporting, OCF, margins
- Implement knowledge management practices
- Provide technical advice and act as project manager when required
Self Management
- Strategic thinking
- Customer centric approach
- Digital knowledge
- Emotional intelligence
- Adaptability
- Leadership
- Continuous learning mindset
Customer Focus
- Knows in depth the clients in its country, their needs, expectation and level of satisfaction as well as increasing potential business
HSE Requirements
- Strict adherence to BV HSE policies and Clients policies
- Proactive risk management
- Promote safety culture
- Incident prevention and reporting
- Performance Monitoring (KPIs)
Business Metrics
- Revenue growth percentage
- Customer satisfaction score
- New contract win rate
- Proposal conversion rate
- Profit margin improvement
Leadership Metrics
- Team development
- Innovation initiatives
- Technical skill enhancement
- Employee engagement
- Compliance and quality standards
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