About the Role
We are currently seeking a Lead Construction & Pre-Commissioning professional to support our Projects business, contributing to the development of a new gold mine and processing facility at a remote site in Saudi Arabia. This role involves critical oversight and collaboration with multiple contractors and stakeholders to ensure the project meets safety, quality, and scheduling requirements.
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Responsibilities
- Review construction execution plans, construction schedules, and method statements.
- On-site presence to monitor construction progress, contractor performance, and compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Support in resolving technical queries, managing field changes, and updating as-built documentation.
- Interface management among multiple contractors and stakeholders to ensure seamless execution.
- Oversight of mechanical completion, punch-list closure, and support during commissioning and pre-startup phases.
Benefits
- Medical Insurance: Covers you and eligible family members for specialist care, including pre-existing conditions, with no limit on the number of children covered, subject to KSA CCHI rules. Option for an upgraded insurance plan at employee's expense.
- Employee Assistance Programme: Provides confidential support for you and your immediate family on work or personal issues, promoting mental, physical, social, and financial well-being.
- GOSI (Social Insurance): Company-paid insurance contributions in compliance with Government legislation to cover occupational hazards.
- End of Service Gratuity: Eligible upon termination of employment in line with KSA Labour Law.
- Examination Leave: Paid leave granted for examinations upon company approval for educational purposes, with a minimum of fifteen days' notice required.
- Professional Memberships: Coverage for one professional membership, registration, or certification cost per annum relevant to the employee's role or development plan.
- Inspire Awards: An annual awards programme recognizing colleagues for their contributions, innovation, and adherence to company values.
- Long Service Award: Recognition for employees at 5-year service milestones to appreciate commitment and loyalty.
- Career Development Champions: Structured growth prioritizing goal setting, resource utilization, coaching, and continuous learning to support career advancement.
Qualifications
- Typically, a Bachelor's degree in engineering (ISCED Level 6) or an equivalent combination of qualifications and experience.
- A minimum of 7 years of practical experience in the relevant industry sector for degree-qualified candidates or 10 years for trade discipline-qualified candidates.
- Excellent technical knowledge of construction discipline and associated processes.
- Proven ability to identify risks, implement mitigation/contingency plans, and interpret discipline documentation.
- Advanced knowledge of Risk Assessments (RA), Hazard and Operability Studies (HAZOPS), and Hazard Identification Studies (HAZIDS).
- Expert-level understanding of technical specifications.
- Ability to understand business drivers within customer organizations, influencing outcomes through innovative and cost-effective solutions.
- Experienced in supervising and managing teams, effectively delegating work, motivating personnel, and managing performance.
