Local Content Manager
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About the Role
Buro Happold is seeking a Local Content Manager in KSA to lead local content compliance, performance, and continuous improvement activities. The role involves managing certification, supporting bids, and ensuring compliance with Saudi regulations.
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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
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
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- Buro Happold has a clear strategic plan, strong learning culture and entrepreneurial mindset that will allow you to thrive.
- You’ll be part of something bigger than us all where sustainability, equity, social and performance outcomes matter.
Your 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, delivery approaches and contracting decisions.
- Work with Partners, Project Directors and Commercial teams to embed Local Content requirements into project execution plans.
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.
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