Senior Project Manager

London, ENG, GB, United Kingdom

Job Description

An Unparalleled Opportunity Awaits in Saudi Arabia. We are seeking a highly experienced and driven Senior Project Manager to lead critical infrastructure projects for one of the world's most ambitious and visionary developments. This is your chance to make a significant impact on a project of global importance while advancing your career in a dynamic and rapidly evolving environment.



Role Overview:



The Senior Project Manager will be a cornerstone of our Sitewide Development organization, responsible for overseeing and expertly coordinating complex, multidisciplinary development projects from inception to completion. This role demands meticulous planning, robust execution, and proactive leadership to ensure projects are delivered successfully against strategic, budgetary, and timeline objectives. You will work in close collaboration with a diverse range of internal teams and external stakeholders, driving projects that are fundamental to our overall vision.

Key Responsibilities:



Lead and manage the full lifecycle of large-scale infrastructure projects, ensuring alignment with overarching organizational objectives and successful delivery on-time and within budget. Develop comprehensive project plans, defining scope, goals, deliverables, resources, and timelines. Proactively identify, assess, and manage project risks, issues, and dependencies, implementing effective mitigation strategies and change control processes. Oversee project budgets, tracking expenditure, and ensuring cost-effectiveness without compromising quality or safety. Ensure strict adherence to and compliance with all internal policies, industry standards, safety regulations, and quality assurance protocols. Provide regular, clear, and concise project status reports, including key performance indicators (KPIs), to executive leadership and key stakeholders to support strategic decision-making. Meticulously document all phases of the project lifecycle, including scope definition, budget allocation, risk registers, progress reports, and performance analysis. Champion the implementation and continuous improvement of internal project management procedures, methodologies, and best practices. Coordinate and facilitate communication and collaboration between various teams including Development, Design, Engineering, Construction, Cost Management, and external consultants.

Role Competencies & Activities:



Stakeholder Management:



Develop and execute tailored stakeholder engagement strategies for each project, ensuring clear communication and alignment of expectations. Serve as the primary point of contact and trusted advisor for key project stakeholders, fostering strong, collaborative relationships. Expertly manage stakeholder expectations, proactively addressing concerns, resolving conflicts, and mediating disputes to ensure project momentum. Work closely with internal departments to ensure stakeholder requirements are effectively integrated into project plans and strategic goals.

Project Management Excellence:



Oversee the planning, execution, and successful delivery of large-scale infrastructure developments, ensuring technical and operational excellence. Act as the central coordination point, bridging Development, Project Management, Construction, Cost, and Infrastructure teams to ensure seamless project flow. Contribute to the development of design strategies that optimize both commercial viability and world-class design outcomes. Effectively coordinate and manage consultants, architects, engineers, and contractors to ensure adherence to design specifications, safety standards, and project milestones. Play a key role in procurement processes, contract administration, cost management, and construction planning and oversight. Ensure consistency and quality in development briefs, feasibility studies, technical documentation, and submissions to regulatory authorities.

Leadership & Communication:



Communicate project progress, challenges, and opportunities effectively and transparently with senior leadership, project teams, and external stakeholders. Prepare and deliver detailed project reports, compelling presentations, and data-driven insights to support informed decision-making at all levels. Utilize data analytics and project metrics to refine project strategies, enhance performance, and improve delivery outcomes. Lead, mentor, and motivate multidisciplinary project teams, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and high performance.

Culture and Values:



Consistently demonstrate the highest levels of integrity, ethics, and professionalism, strictly adhering to the project's Code of Conduct. Uphold and promote exemplary ethical standards and fair workplace practices. Champion an organizational culture that embraces innovation, continuous improvement, diversity, sustainability, and a commitment to excellence.

Experience & Qualifications:



Skills & Experience:



A minimum of 10+ years of demonstrated success in senior project management roles, specifically managing large-scale, complex infrastructure, construction, or development projects. Proven track record of delivering projects with significant capital values (e.g., GDV of $500M+), managing the full project lifecycle from concept to handover. Strong understanding of planning processes, regulatory approvals, authority liaison, and construction fundamentals is essential. Experience in developing and contributing to detailed development briefs, feasibility studies, and risk management plans. Previous experience in regions with significant development activity or large-scale master-planned communities is highly advantageous. Exceptional commercial acumen with the ability to manage budgets, evaluate value-engineering opportunities, and control project costs effectively. Outstanding interpersonal, negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Demonstrated ability to lead and manage diverse, multi-disciplinary teams in a fast-paced, challenging environment.

Qualifications:



Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Architecture, or a related technical field. A Master's degree is preferred. Professional project management certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, PgMP, CIOB, MICE, PE) is highly desirable and strongly preferred.

Crucial Relocation Information:



Please Note: This senior and impactful role unequivocally requires relocation to Saudi Arabia.

This is a unique, career-defining opportunity to contribute to one of the most forward-thinking and ambitious development projects globally. A comprehensive and attractive relocation assistance package will be provided to the successful candidate and their eligible dependents.

If you are a results-oriented Senior Project Manager with a passion for excellence and the ambition to contribute to a truly iconic global development, we encourage you to apply. This is more than a job; it's a chance to be part of history.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 80,127.00-150,574.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Free or subsidised travel Health & wellbeing programme Housing allowance On-site parking Relocation assistance
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: 1803

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD3099954
  • Industry
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  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
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  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    London, ENG, GB, United Kingdom
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