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Local Content Manager
Buro Happold Engineer India Private Limited
Riyadh, KSA
Full Time
Manager
Hybrid
Yesterday
Local Content ComplianceFinancial AnalysisAdvanced ExcelStakeholder ManagementRegulatory ComplianceRisk Assessment
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About the Role
Buro Happold is seeking a Local Content Manager in Riyadh to lead local content compliance and performance for Saudi Arabia. The role involves managing certification, audits, bid support, and project performance monitoring.
Key Skills for This Role
Local Content ComplianceFinancial AnalysisAdvanced ExcelStakeholder ManagementRegulatory ComplianceRisk Assessment
Responsibilities
- Lead the annual Local Content certification and audit process for the entity
- Monitor compliance with applicable Saudi Local Content regulations and requirements
- Maintain policies, controls and reporting processes to support ongoing compliance and audit readiness
- Track regulatory developments and assess their impact on Buro Happold’s operating model, projects and growth strategy
- Prepare Local Content reporting, risk assessments and performance updates for leadership and governance forums
- Act as the Local Content subject matter expert for Saudi related opportunities globally
- Support bid teams in assessing Local Content requirements, contractual obligations and associated risks
- Calculate and validate project specific Local Content targets in line with LCGPA methodologies
- Develop Local Content simulations and scenario modelling to support bid strategies, delivery approaches and contracting decisions
- Work with Partners, Project Directors and Commercial teams to embed Local Content requirements into project execution plans
- Support the preparation of Local Content certificates, bid submissions and client reporting
- Help project teams establish achievable and compliant Local Content targets
Requirements
- Degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Engineering or a related discipline
- Experience working with Saudi Local Content, IKTVA, ICV or similar localisation frameworks
- Strong financial, commercial and analytical skills
- Advanced Excel skills, including calculation models, forecasting and scenario analysis
- Experience analysing project financial data, budgets, forecasts and performance metrics
- Ability to interpret regulatory requirements and translate them into practical business solutions
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
- Experience in project based, engineering, infrastructure, construction or professional services environments is preferred
- Experience supporting audits, certifications and regulatory compliance processes is desirable
Full Job Posting
Role Overview
- Buro Happold is seeking a Local Content Manager in KSA to lead Local Content compliance, performance and continuous improvement activities.
- The role covers entity level requirements and Saudi related projects globally, supporting bids, project delivery and strategic decision making.
Key Duties
- Lead the annual Local Content certification and audit process for the entity.
- Monitor compliance with applicable Saudi Local Content regulations and requirements.
- Maintain policies, controls and reporting processes to support ongoing compliance and audit readiness.
- Track regulatory developments and assess their impact on Buro Happold’s operating model, projects and growth strategy.
- Prepare Local Content reporting, risk assessments and performance updates for leadership and governance forums.
- Act as the Local Content subject matter expert for Saudi related opportunities globally.
- Support bid teams in assessing Local Content requirements, contractual obligations and associated risks.
- Calculate and validate project specific Local Content targets in line with LCGPA methodologies.
- Develop Local Content simulations and scenario modelling to support bid strategies.
- Work with Partners, Project Directors and Commercial teams to embed Local Content requirements into project execution plans.
- Support the preparation of Local Content certificates, bid submissions and client reporting.
- Help project teams establish achievable and compliant Local Content targets.
Additional Duties
- Monitor project performance against committed Local Content targets throughout the project lifecycle.
- Analyse actual costs, forecasts and EAC data to identify performance trends and emerging risks.
- Work with project teams to develop mitigation plans where commitments are at risk.
- Support project level audits, reporting obligations and compliance reviews.
- Partner with Finance, Legal, Commercial, Procurement and Operations teams to improve Local Content performance.
- Develop practical guidance, tools, templates and dashboards, and deliver training and awareness sessions.
- Promote a proactive culture of compliance, accountability and continuous improvement.
Your Experience
- Degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Engineering or a related discipline.
- Experience working with Saudi Local Content, IKTVA, ICV or similar localisation frameworks.
- Strong financial, commercial and analytical skills.
- Advanced Excel skills, including calculation models, forecasting and scenario analysis.
- Experience analysing project financial data, budgets, forecasts and performance metrics.
- Ability to interpret regulatory requirements and translate them into practical business solutions.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Experience in project based, engineering, infrastructure, construction or professional services environments is preferred.
- Experience supporting audits, certifications and regulatory compliance processes is desirable.
What We Offer You
- Bring your knowledge and expertise to one of the world’s most respected consultancies.
- Hybrid working arrangements.
- Attractive salary and benefits package.
- A strong commitment to your continuous development.
- Entitlement to two memberships to professional bodies or subscriptions.
- An international culture that wherever your career takes you at Buro Happold, you won’t be far from the exceptional.
A place for everyone
- Buro Happold values individual's flexible approaches to working patterns.
- We welcome applications from those who are seeking flexibility in their careers.
- Our exceptional portfolio of projects is the result of diversity of thought, identities, backgrounds and experiences.
- We are working to change the lack of representation of marginalised groups in the built environment.
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