About the Role
This is an opportunity to work on one of the largest programmes in Saudi Arabia. This unique project consists of major mixed-use development including sports facilities, entertainment, and arts along with all associated infrastructure. High-calibre and experienced professionals are required to lead integrated teams throughout each phase of the project.
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Responsibilities
You’ll be responsible for:
- Acting as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for all Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) assets across the programme, providing technical leadership throughout design, construction, commissioning and handover.
- Reviewing and assuring wastewater treatment process designs, including biological treatment, tertiary treatment, sludge handling, odour control and TSE reuse systems.
- Leading technical reviews of consultant and contractor deliverables to ensure compliance with project requirements, regulations, and international best practices.
- Providing expert advice on treatment technologies such as MBR, MBBR, SBR, activated sludge, and advanced wastewater reuse solutions.
- Supporting the utilities and infrastructure teams in managing technical risks, resolving complex engineering issues, and developing mitigation strategies.
- Overseeing construction quality, testing, commissioning, and performance validation activities to ensure facilities achieve operational and regulatory requirements.
- Coordinating with designers, contractors, operators, utility providers, and client stakeholders to ensure seamless integration of WWTP assets within the wider development.
- Reviewing technical submittals, method statements, RFIs, commissioning plans, and handover documentation.
- Supporting operational readiness activities, including O&M strategy development, operator training requirements, and asset handover to end-users.
Requirements
You’ll need to have:
- Degree qualified in Civil, Environmental, Chemical, or Water Engineering, with significant experience delivering wastewater and water infrastructure projects.
- Proven expertise in the design, delivery, commissioning, and operation of large-scale WWTP facilities.
- Strong technical knowledge of wastewater treatment, TSE reuse, sludge management, and utility integration.
- Experience within PMC, Client, Delivery Partner, or Programme Management environments on major infrastructure programmes.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across complex project teams.
- Necessary visa criteria for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and relevant work experience working on high-valued projects/programmes for a project management consultancy business, which are required for immigration and client approval.
Our Values
- Safety first - Going home safe and well: We champion a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing in every team.
- Client focus - Deliver on our promise: We own the quality of deliverables, strategic outcomes and build long term relationships with our clients.
- Integrity - Always do the right thing: We influence positive outcomes within our industry, while always aligning with our compliance obligations.
- Create opportunity - For our people to excel: We champion a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities, inspiring our people and teams to develop.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.
We are also open to discussing part time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role.
