Project Manager – Energy

Job Description

<strong>Contract Type</strong><p><br></p>Permanent<p><br></p><strong>Work pattern</strong><p><br></p>Full time<p><br></p><strong>Position Location</strong><p><br></p>Riyadh, Saudi Arabia<p><br></p><strong>Job Description</strong><p><br></p><strong>About the role</strong><p><br></p>We are looking to appoint a commercially astute Project Manager with an Energy Sector background including related engineering knowledge and experience that thrives on complex challenges and relationships to lead and administer the delivery of a diverse programme of on-going and future Energy projects – thermal generation; renewables; transmission and distribution; fuels; nuclear within the Middle East region and specifically the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) with a base in Riyadh office.<p><br></p>The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in the delivery of Energy projects achieving social and commercial outcomes and be adapt at building strong and lasting client and stakeholder relationships. Our Project Managers are the driving force behind constant business growth and help us to maintain our position as a World leading organisation.<p><br></p><strong>Key Responsibilities But Not Limited To</strong><p><br></p><ul><li>Lead and administer projects from requirements definition through deployment identifying scope, schedules, budgets, project implementation plans and risk mitigation. </li><li>Effectively manage Mott MacDonald’s reputational risk, explore opportunities, and add value at all stages of a project’s lifecycle.</li><li>Implement, uphold, and maintain Mott MacDonald’s corporate culture, governance policies and Procedures.</li><li>To coordinate global internal and external resources ensuring projects remain within scope, schedule, and defined budgets. </li><li>Structure and manage integrated multi-track project controls/work plans and control outcomes and/or risks</li><li>Building and maintaining key relationships both internally within Mott MacDonald and externally with key clients</li><li> Identify problems and take steps, including engaging, consulting and seeking advice with counterparties to resolve project concerns </li><li> Experience of and ability to undertake engineering services on a range of Energy Sector projects including basic and detailed engineering, preparation of technical specification for tenders, tender evaluation, discussion with tenderers and award of contracts, post award review engineering of vendor’s design and drawings, detailed design/engineering etc. </li><li> Experience of and ability to undertake technical review, contractual review for project due diligence roles, periodic construction monitoring and operational monitoring review. </li><li> Manage and motivate project design and design review teams. </li><li> Experience of and ability to undertake technical advisory in the Energy Sector including for example site selection, layout development, basic system engineering, preparation of feasibility report / detailed project report/ concept report and project developer’s bid assistance services for development of the project. </li></ul><p><br></p><strong>Candidate Specification</strong><p><br></p><ul><li>Hands-on project management and related engineering experience in the Energy Sector with a track record of successfully delivering complex and challenging projects.</li><li>Degree in either civil, mechanical, electrical, I&amp;C engineering from an accredited university; Professional Engineering Registration or a Chartered Engineer from a recognised international professional institution. A Masters Degree related to the Energy Sector would be considered beneficial.</li><li>Detailed working knowledge of Contracts (preferable).</li><li>Excellent written; verbal; client-facing communication and presenting skills (in the English language) is a requirement. </li><li>Strong understanding of the multidisciplinary nature of projects is essential. Able to manage, lead and successfully deliver multi-disciplinary projects.</li><li>A team leader capable of managing and motivating individuals to consistently deliver. </li><li>A proven track record of mentoring and developing junior engineers. </li><li>Flexibility to travel within the UAE/KSA and overseas would be considered as advantageous to support our international project portfolio. </li><li>A drive to be abreast of professional development and knowledge of current and emerging technical solutions. </li></ul><p><br></p><strong>Job Profile</strong><p><br></p>Our Purpose<p><br></p>At Mott MacDonald, our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do; relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients’ businesses, our communities and employee opportunities.<p><br></p>Equality, Diversity and Inclusion<p><br></p>Equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) is at the heart of our organisation. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate, rather take positive steps towards creating a diverse and inclusive working environment.<p><br></p>Flexible Working<p><br></p>At Mott MacDonald, we support our staff to create work-life balance which works for them and welcome candidates looking for career flexibility. We are open to discussing flexible working at interview stage.<p><br></p><strong>We Can Offer</strong><p><br></p><ul><li>90 calendar days’ paid maternity leave</li><li>Competitive annual leave</li><li>An annual professional institution subscription</li><li>Annual company performance bonus scheme – Subject to company performance</li></ul><p><br></p><strong>Other Information</strong><p><br></p><strong>Equality, diversity and inclusion</strong><p><br></p>We put equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.<p><br></p><strong>Agile working</strong><p><br></p>At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team and personal commitments. We embrace agility, flexibility and trust.<p><br></p><strong>More About Mott MacDonald</strong><p><br></p>We’re a global engineering, management and development consultancy.<p><br></p>Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients’ businesses, our communities and employee opportunities.<p><br></p>A fundamental part of this is respecting each person’s differences and striving to meet their needs.<p><br></p>Our values: progress, respect, integrity, drive, excellence<p><br></p><strong>Job Ref</strong><p><br></p>64679BR<p><br></p><strong>Recruiter Contact</strong><p><br></p>Iustina Blidariu<p><br></p><strong>Country</strong><p><br></p>Saudi Arabia<p><br></p><strong>Region/State</strong><p><br></p>All – Saudi Arabia<p><br></p><strong>Discipline</strong><p><br></p>Energy<p><br></p><strong>Sector</strong><p><br></p>Energy<p><br></p><strong>Website Region</strong><p><br></p>Middle East<p><br></p><strong>Website Sector</strong><p><br></p>Energy