Engineering Interface Manager (Saudi National) - Global Construction Consultancy

Overview

(Saudi National)

Salary

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 20 years’ experience in engineering design, project management, and infrastructure delivery, with a strong focus on water and wastewater projects.
• Strong knowledge of water and wastewater master planning and design frameworks.
• Proven experience managing engineering consultants and multidisciplinary design teams.
• Excellent project management and coordination skills across complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
• Strong understanding of design processes, permitting requirements, and regulatory compliance.
• Demonstrated leadership experience, including team management and departmental structuring.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience working on international projects, with Middle East / KSA exposure preferred.
• **Western education background and prior experience working within Western markets or international project environments is strongly preferred for this E1-level role.**

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all engineering and design interfaces to ensure alignment of scope, timelines, and project objectives.
• Coordinate with technical design teams to ensure design delivery aligns with the overall project master schedule.
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of design consultants, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with project requirements.
• Manage and oversee Senior Discipline Engineers within the Project Management Team on all design-related matters.
• Review and endorse variation orders and concession requests submitted by design consultants for client approval.
• Lead coordination meetings with consultants, sub-consultants, and client stakeholders.
• Review and advise on project design strategies, providing recommendations to optimise delivery and performance.
• Ensure timely submission of design documentation and secure approvals/permits from relevant authorities.
• Oversee the preparation and delivery of tender documentation in line with project timelines.
• Provide key technical inputs and data to design consultants to support project delivery.
• Continuously update internal stakeholders on upcoming technical requirements and project needs.
• Establish and optimise department structures, processes, and tools in line with international best practices.
• Ensure compliance with quality, environmental, safety, and occupational health standards.

About The Role

Engineering Interface Manager