34 Smart City Initiatives jobs in Saudi Arabia
Associate Director - Fixed Assets (Theme Park & City Development) (CORS777)
Riyadh, Riyadh
Qiddiya Investment Company
Posted 3 days ago
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Job Description
Qiddiya Investment Company is looking for a highly skilled and strategic Associate Director - Fixed Assets to oversee the management and optimization of fixed assets related to our Theme Park and City Development projects. This critical role will involve developing and implementing robust asset management strategies, ensuring accurate reporting, compliance, and driving efficiency across our asset portfolio.
As the Associate Director, you will collaborate with various departments to align asset management practices with overall organizational goals, support decision-making with accurate data, and contribute to the successful realization of our projects.
Key Responsibilities- Develop and execute a comprehensive fixed asset management strategy for Theme Park and City Development projects.
- Oversee the lifecycle management of fixed assets, ensuring accurate tracking, valuation, and compliance with accounting standards.
- Collaborate with finance and project teams to develop and monitor budgets related to fixed assets.
- Conduct regular audits and assessments of fixed asset usage and performance, recommending optimization strategies as needed.
- Implement processes to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.
- Prepare and present detailed reports on fixed asset status and performance to senior management.
- Mentor and lead the fixed asset management team, fostering a culture of excellence and accountability.
- Enhance reporting tools and systems to improve data accuracy and accessibility related to fixed assets.
- 10+ years of progressive experience in fixed asset accounting, financial control, or capital project finance.
- Minimum 5 years in a leadership role managing fixed asset processes in large-scale or multinational organizations.
- Experience with asset-intensive industries such as real estate development, theme parks, hospitality, infrastructure, or construction is essential.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (required).
- CPA, ACCA, CA, or equivalent professional accounting designation (required).
- Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field (preferred).
- Background in mega-projects or city-scale development is a significant advantage.
- Deep understanding of IFRS/GAAP fixed asset accounting and CapEx control.
- Strong command of ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.) and fixed asset subledger functionality.
- Audit and compliance experience with fixed asset controls and policies.
- High attention to detail, analytical rigor, and executive-level communication.
- Ability to operate in a fast-paced, global, and highly collaborative environment.
Comprehensive benefits package
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Associate Director - Fixed Assets (Theme Park & City Development) (CORS777)
Riyadh, Riyadh
Qiddiya | القدية
Posted 18 days ago
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Associate Director - Fixed Assets (Theme Park & City Development) (CORS777) Associate Director - Fixed Assets (Theme Park & City Development) (CORS777)
Comprehensive benefits package Seniority level
Qiddiya Investment Company is looking for a highly skilled and strategic Associate Director - Fixed Assets to oversee the management and optimization of fixed assets related to our Theme Park and City Development projects. This critical role will involve developing and implementing robust asset management strategies, ensuring accurate reporting, compliance, and driving efficiency across our asset portfolio.
As the Associate Director, you will collaborate with various departments to align asset management practices with overall organizational goals, support decision-making with accurate data, and contribute to the successful realization of our projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a comprehensive fixed asset management strategy for Theme Park and City Development projects
- Oversee the lifecycle management of fixed assets, ensuring accurate tracking, valuation, and compliance with accounting standards
- Collaborate with finance and project teams to develop and monitor budgets related to fixed assets
- Conduct regular audits and assessments of fixed asset usage and performance, recommending optimization strategies as needed
- Implement processes to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies
- Prepare and present detailed reports on fixed asset status and performance to senior management
- Mentor and lead the fixed asset management team, fostering a culture of excellence and accountability
- Enhance reporting tools and systems to improve data accuracy and accessibility related to fixed assets
- 10+ years of progressive experience in fixed asset accounting, financial control, or capital project finance.
- Minimum 5 years in a leadership role managing fixed asset processes in large-scale or multinational organizations.
- Experience with asset-intensive industries such as real estate development, theme parks, hospitality, infrastructure, or construction is essential.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (required).
- CPA, ACCA, CA, or equivalent professional accounting designation (required).
- Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field (preferred)
- Background in mega-projects or city-scale development is a significant advantage
- Deep understanding of IFRS/GAAP fixed asset accounting and CapEx control.
- Strong command of ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.) and fixed asset subledger functionality.
- Audit and compliance experience with fixed asset controls and policies.
- High attention to detail, analytical rigor, and executive-level communication.
- Ability to operate in a fast-paced, global, and highly collaborative environment
Comprehensive benefits package Seniority level
- Seniority level Director
- Employment type Full-time
- Job function Accounting/Auditing
- Industries IT Services and IT Consulting
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Associate Director - Fixed Assets (Theme Park & City Development) (CORS777)
Riyadh, Riyadh
Qiddiya Investment Company
Posted 18 days ago
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Job Description
Qiddiya Investment Company is looking for a highly skilled and strategic Associate Director - Fixed Assets to oversee the management and optimization of fixed assets related to our Theme Park and City Development projects. This critical role will involve developing and implementing robust asset management strategies, ensuring accurate reporting, compliance, and driving efficiency across our asset portfolio.
As the Associate Director, you will collaborate with various departments to align asset management practices with overall organizational goals, support decision-making with accurate data, and contribute to the successful realization of our projects.
Key Responsibilities- Develop and execute a comprehensive fixed asset management strategy for Theme Park and City Development projects.
- Oversee the lifecycle management of fixed assets, ensuring accurate tracking, valuation, and compliance with accounting standards.
- Collaborate with finance and project teams to develop and monitor budgets related to fixed assets.
- Conduct regular audits and assessments of fixed asset usage and performance, recommending optimization strategies as needed.
- Implement processes to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.
- Prepare and present detailed reports on fixed asset status and performance to senior management.
- Mentor and lead the fixed asset management team, fostering a culture of excellence and accountability.
- Enhance reporting tools and systems to improve data accuracy and accessibility related to fixed assets.
- 10+ years of progressive experience in fixed asset accounting, financial control, or capital project finance.
- Minimum 5 years in a leadership role managing fixed asset processes in large-scale or multinational organizations.
- Experience with asset-intensive industries such as real estate development, theme parks, hospitality, infrastructure, or construction is essential.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (required).
- CPA, ACCA, CA, or equivalent professional accounting designation (required).
- Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field (preferred).
- Background in mega-projects or city-scale development is a significant advantage.
- Deep understanding of IFRS/GAAP fixed asset accounting and CapEx control.
- Strong command of ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.) and fixed asset subledger functionality.
- Audit and compliance experience with fixed asset controls and policies.
- High attention to detail, analytical rigor, and executive-level communication.
- Ability to operate in a fast-paced, global, and highly collaborative environment.
Comprehensive benefits package
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Associate Director - Fixed Assets (Theme Park & City Development) (CORS777)
Riyadh, Riyadh
Qiddiya Investment Company
Posted today
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Job Description
Qiddiya Investment Company is looking for a highly skilled and strategic Associate Director - Fixed Assets to oversee the management and optimization of fixed assets related to our Theme Park and City Development projects. This critical role will involve developing and implementing robust asset management strategies, ensuring accurate reporting, compliance, and driving efficiency across our asset portfolio.
As the Associate Director, you will collaborate with various departments to align asset management practices with overall organizational goals, support decision-making with accurate data, and contribute to the successful realization of our projects.
Key Responsibilities- Develop and execute a comprehensive fixed asset management strategy for Theme Park and City Development projects.
- Oversee the lifecycle management of fixed assets, ensuring accurate tracking, valuation, and compliance with accounting standards.
- Collaborate with finance and project teams to develop and monitor budgets related to fixed assets.
- Conduct regular audits and assessments of fixed asset usage and performance, recommending optimization strategies as needed.
- Implement processes to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.
- Prepare and present detailed reports on fixed asset status and performance to senior management.
- Mentor and lead the fixed asset management team, fostering a culture of excellence and accountability.
- Enhance reporting tools and systems to improve data accuracy and accessibility related to fixed assets.
- 10+ years of progressive experience in fixed asset accounting, financial control, or capital project finance.
- Minimum 5 years in a leadership role managing fixed asset processes in large-scale or multinational organizations.
- Experience with asset-intensive industries such as real estate development, theme parks, hospitality, infrastructure, or construction is essential.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (required).
- CPA, ACCA, CA, or equivalent professional accounting designation (required).
- Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field (preferred).
- Background in mega-projects or city-scale development is a significant advantage.
- Deep understanding of IFRS/GAAP fixed asset accounting and CapEx control.
- Strong command of ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.) and fixed asset subledger functionality.
- Audit and compliance experience with fixed asset controls and policies.
- High attention to detail, analytical rigor, and executive-level communication.
- Ability to operate in a fast-paced, global, and highly collaborative environment.
Comprehensive benefits package
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Associate Director - Fixed Assets (Theme Park & City Development) (CORS777)
Riyadh, Riyadh
Qiddiya Investment Company
Posted today
Job Viewed
Job Description
Qiddiya Investment Company is looking for a highly skilled and strategic Associate Director - Fixed Assets to oversee the management and optimization of fixed assets related to our Theme Park and City Development projects. This critical role will involve developing and implementing robust asset management strategies, ensuring accurate reporting, compliance, and driving efficiency across our asset portfolio.
As the Associate Director, you will collaborate with various departments to align asset management practices with overall organizational goals, support decision-making with accurate data, and contribute to the successful realization of our projects.
Key Responsibilities- Develop and execute a comprehensive fixed asset management strategy for Theme Park and City Development projects.
- Oversee the lifecycle management of fixed assets, ensuring accurate tracking, valuation, and compliance with accounting standards.
- Collaborate with finance and project teams to develop and monitor budgets related to fixed assets.
- Conduct regular audits and assessments of fixed asset usage and performance, recommending optimization strategies as needed.
- Implement processes to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.
- Prepare and present detailed reports on fixed asset status and performance to senior management.
- Mentor and lead the fixed asset management team, fostering a culture of excellence and accountability.
- Enhance reporting tools and systems to improve data accuracy and accessibility related to fixed assets.
- 10+ years of progressive experience in fixed asset accounting, financial control, or capital project finance.
- Minimum 5 years in a leadership role managing fixed asset processes in large-scale or multinational organizations.
- Experience with asset-intensive industries such as real estate development, theme parks, hospitality, infrastructure, or construction is essential.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (required).
- CPA, ACCA, CA, or equivalent professional accounting designation (required).
- Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field (preferred).
- Background in mega-projects or city-scale development is a significant advantage.
- Deep understanding of IFRS/GAAP fixed asset accounting and CapEx control.
- Strong command of ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.) and fixed asset subledger functionality.
- Audit and compliance experience with fixed asset controls and policies.
- High attention to detail, analytical rigor, and executive-level communication.
- Ability to operate in a fast-paced, global, and highly collaborative environment.
Comprehensive benefits package
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Urban Planning Project Manager
SAR120000 - SAR240000 Y
Linum Consult
Posted today
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Urban Planning Project Manager – Saudi Arabia
CLIENT
Linum Consult's client is an international design, engineering and management company. They are currently seeking an Arabic-speaking Project Manager specialising in Urban Planning to join their strategic spatial planning projects for three regions in Saudi Arabia.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Overseeing the development and delivery of all the projects' deliverables, working alongside the Programme Lead, Project Managers, and Experts to ensure excellent quality across their final submittals
- Engaging and managing relevant designers across multiple built environment disciplines in their expert network, contributing to project development and delivery
- Providing facilitation and leading design workshops with diverse audiences, across public and private sector organisations, civic and community groups
- Ensuring all tasks are delivered to the agreed contract, meeting quality standards, financial targets and all deliverables on time
- Providing high quality client and stakeholder management
- Monitoring activities across projects, sharing information, learning and applying improved techniques
- Ensuring that evaluation and project data and details are captured appropriately and actively contributing to final reports
PROFILE
- Degree or professional qualification in Engineering, Architecture or Design
- 10-15 years' experience in urban planning working for consultancies, with a number of years in project management
- Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage 2-3 master planning projects concurrently
- Excellent technical understanding of the principles of design for people and the planet, and the practical delivery of good quality habitations, and the ability to convey these through advocacy, training, and in critiquing designs and plans
- Fluency in Arabic and English is essential, along with excellent communication and presentation skills
- Very strong teamworking skills, with the ability to interact effectively with a wide range of stakeholders
APPLICATION PROCESS
If you fulfil the minimum requirements stipulated by our client and are confidentially interested in applying then please drop Linum Consult a line with a copy of your CV and contact details to for the attention of Francis Ryan.
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Urban Planning Department Manager
Parsons Corporation
Posted 10 days ago
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In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!
When it comes to what you want in your career, if you can imagine it, you can do it at Parsons. Imagine a career working with intelligent, diverse people sharing a common quest. Imagine a workplace where you can be yourself. Where you can thrive. Where you can find your next, right now. We've got what you're looking for.
**Job Description:**
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented **Urban Planning Department** **Manager** to join our team! In this role you will be responsible for the effective operation of the Urban Planning Department in Yanbu. In this role you will be responsible for the performance of staff working in support of the department activities, ensuring that work of all staff conforms with the department needs.
Reports directly to the Director of Urban Planning and to the Program Manager. Interfaces frequently with senior management personnel, both Saudi Arabian Parsons Limited (SAPL) and Royal Commission on Urban Planning issues. Provide direction and support to Section Managers as per the division-wide established Matrix of Responsibilities
**What You'll Be Doing:**
**Strategy Formulation**
+ Support the Director in establishing and then implement, monitor and enforce department goals and objectives, initiatives, KPIs, and work procedures and ensure consistency with RCs overall goals and objectives.
+ Develop and support implementation Of departmental business plans that are in line With RC'S goals, objectives and vision as formulated in the approved Annual Business Plan
**Budgeting and Control**
+ Actively participate and contribute to the department staffing and budget planning.
+ Monitor costs of external contracts and purchase orders
**Operational Tasks**
+ Perform a full assessment of the existing urban planning work program.
+ Provide leadership and develop proposals to restructure the urban planning work program, if required.
+ Collaborate with the director and section managers and re-define what the urban planning work program needs to be
+ Establish a "Team" effort between director and section managers and propose and maintain a structure for regular department management meetings with deadlines and accountability.
+ Maintain a responsive urban planning organization capable of providing urban planning support for projects
+ Support and guide section managers to conduct special studies, analysis, surveys, and inspections as required.
+ Ensure urban planning activities are properly staffed with qualified technical personnel to meet schedules, budgets, and technical scope,
+ Coordinate the recruitment of technical personnel to maintain the urban planning organization capabilities and staffing levels as necessary to accomplish effectively and efficiently current and forecast workloads.
+ Assure the adequacy and quality of the urban planning work by maintaining a system of checking and reviews,
+ Participate in major urban planning decisions and coach/ support section managers to steer the technical direction of urban planning and project work.
+ Collaborate with section managers to supervise and administer all personnel and activities within the urban planning department.
+ Conduct performances and salary reviews in accordance with established policies and procedures.
+ Motivate personnel to their highest level of achievements.
+ Provide consultation and expertise to the Director and Program Manager on special projects as issues arise
**What Required Skills You'll Bring:**
+ Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Urban Planning, Transportation, Architecture, Geography or a related subject. A postgraduate degree is preferred.
+ A minimum of 20 years of experience working on urban and industrial zone planning, with at least 8 years working in a supervisory or management role on a local level responsible for handling investor-oriented land use and zoning issues.
+ Conversant with survey reports, maps, technical drawings, aerial photography, and other topographical/, geologic data to plan and design projects.
**What Desired Skills You'll Bring:**
+ Advanced computer skills are essential with experience using MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point) and a basic understanding of industry standard design software (such as AutoCAD, Adobe-Lab or equivalent).
+ Excellent spoken and written of English language skills with the ability to communicate at a high-level. (Ability to speak and write Arabic is a plus but not required).
+ Time management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.
We truly invest and care about our employee's wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest-APPLY TODAY!
Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to .
About Us
Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider focused on the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. With nearly 75 years of experience, Parsons is uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide.
Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LGBTQ+.
For more about Parsons, visit parsons.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
When it comes to what you want in your career, if you can imagine it, you can do it at Parsons. Imagine a career working with intelligent, diverse people sharing a common quest. Imagine a workplace where you can be yourself. Where you can thrive. Where you can find your next, right now. We've got what you're looking for.
**Job Description:**
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented **Urban Planning Department** **Manager** to join our team! In this role you will be responsible for the effective operation of the Urban Planning Department in Yanbu. In this role you will be responsible for the performance of staff working in support of the department activities, ensuring that work of all staff conforms with the department needs.
Reports directly to the Director of Urban Planning and to the Program Manager. Interfaces frequently with senior management personnel, both Saudi Arabian Parsons Limited (SAPL) and Royal Commission on Urban Planning issues. Provide direction and support to Section Managers as per the division-wide established Matrix of Responsibilities
**What You'll Be Doing:**
**Strategy Formulation**
+ Support the Director in establishing and then implement, monitor and enforce department goals and objectives, initiatives, KPIs, and work procedures and ensure consistency with RCs overall goals and objectives.
+ Develop and support implementation Of departmental business plans that are in line With RC'S goals, objectives and vision as formulated in the approved Annual Business Plan
**Budgeting and Control**
+ Actively participate and contribute to the department staffing and budget planning.
+ Monitor costs of external contracts and purchase orders
**Operational Tasks**
+ Perform a full assessment of the existing urban planning work program.
+ Provide leadership and develop proposals to restructure the urban planning work program, if required.
+ Collaborate with the director and section managers and re-define what the urban planning work program needs to be
+ Establish a "Team" effort between director and section managers and propose and maintain a structure for regular department management meetings with deadlines and accountability.
+ Maintain a responsive urban planning organization capable of providing urban planning support for projects
+ Support and guide section managers to conduct special studies, analysis, surveys, and inspections as required.
+ Ensure urban planning activities are properly staffed with qualified technical personnel to meet schedules, budgets, and technical scope,
+ Coordinate the recruitment of technical personnel to maintain the urban planning organization capabilities and staffing levels as necessary to accomplish effectively and efficiently current and forecast workloads.
+ Assure the adequacy and quality of the urban planning work by maintaining a system of checking and reviews,
+ Participate in major urban planning decisions and coach/ support section managers to steer the technical direction of urban planning and project work.
+ Collaborate with section managers to supervise and administer all personnel and activities within the urban planning department.
+ Conduct performances and salary reviews in accordance with established policies and procedures.
+ Motivate personnel to their highest level of achievements.
+ Provide consultation and expertise to the Director and Program Manager on special projects as issues arise
**What Required Skills You'll Bring:**
+ Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Urban Planning, Transportation, Architecture, Geography or a related subject. A postgraduate degree is preferred.
+ A minimum of 20 years of experience working on urban and industrial zone planning, with at least 8 years working in a supervisory or management role on a local level responsible for handling investor-oriented land use and zoning issues.
+ Conversant with survey reports, maps, technical drawings, aerial photography, and other topographical/, geologic data to plan and design projects.
**What Desired Skills You'll Bring:**
+ Advanced computer skills are essential with experience using MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point) and a basic understanding of industry standard design software (such as AutoCAD, Adobe-Lab or equivalent).
+ Excellent spoken and written of English language skills with the ability to communicate at a high-level. (Ability to speak and write Arabic is a plus but not required).
+ Time management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.
We truly invest and care about our employee's wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest-APPLY TODAY!
Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to .
About Us
Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider focused on the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. With nearly 75 years of experience, Parsons is uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide.
Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LGBTQ+.
For more about Parsons, visit parsons.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
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Urban Planning Project Manager
Linum Consult
Posted 23 days ago
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The Role
Linum Consult’s client is an international design, engineering and management company. They are currently seeking an Arabic-speaking Project Manager specialising in Urban Planning to join their strategic spatial planning projects for three regions in Saudi Arabia. RESPONSIBILITIES • Overseeing the development and delivery of all the projects’ deliverables, working alongside the Programme Lead, Project Managers, and Experts to ensure excellent quality across their final submittals • Engaging and managing relevant designers across multiple built environment disciplines in their expert network, contributing to project development and delivery • Providing facilitation and leading design workshops with diverse audiences, across public and private sector organisations, civic and community groups • Ensuring all tasks are delivered to the agreed contract, meeting quality standards, financial targets and all deliverables on time • Providing high quality client and stakeholder management • Monitoring activities across projects, sharing information, learning and applying improved techniques • Ensuring that evaluation and project data and details are captured appropriately and actively contributing to final reports
Requirements
PROFILE • Degree or professional qualification in Engineering, Architecture or Design • 10-15 years’ experience in urban planning working for consultancies, with a number of years in project management • Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage 2-3 master planning projects concurrently • Excellent technical understanding of the principles of design for people and the planet, and the practical delivery of good quality habitations, and the ability to convey these through advocacy, training, and in critiquing designs and plans • Fluency in Arabic and English is essential, along with excellent communication and presentation skills • Very strong teamworking skills, with the ability to interact effectively with a wide range of stakeholders
About the company
Linum Consult is a niche global consultancy specialising in international recruitment of white collar workers across the Construction & Engineering, Mining and Oil & Gas sectors. We provide a full 360 consultancy service for clients, candidates and partners to eliminate the potential pitfalls of international mobilisation. All Linum Consultants are industry experts with in country, international, multi-cultural experience. We provide precise market information combined with local knowledge to help facilitate informed decisions that are often life changing.
Linum Consult’s client is an international design, engineering and management company. They are currently seeking an Arabic-speaking Project Manager specialising in Urban Planning to join their strategic spatial planning projects for three regions in Saudi Arabia. RESPONSIBILITIES • Overseeing the development and delivery of all the projects’ deliverables, working alongside the Programme Lead, Project Managers, and Experts to ensure excellent quality across their final submittals • Engaging and managing relevant designers across multiple built environment disciplines in their expert network, contributing to project development and delivery • Providing facilitation and leading design workshops with diverse audiences, across public and private sector organisations, civic and community groups • Ensuring all tasks are delivered to the agreed contract, meeting quality standards, financial targets and all deliverables on time • Providing high quality client and stakeholder management • Monitoring activities across projects, sharing information, learning and applying improved techniques • Ensuring that evaluation and project data and details are captured appropriately and actively contributing to final reports
Requirements
PROFILE • Degree or professional qualification in Engineering, Architecture or Design • 10-15 years’ experience in urban planning working for consultancies, with a number of years in project management • Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage 2-3 master planning projects concurrently • Excellent technical understanding of the principles of design for people and the planet, and the practical delivery of good quality habitations, and the ability to convey these through advocacy, training, and in critiquing designs and plans • Fluency in Arabic and English is essential, along with excellent communication and presentation skills • Very strong teamworking skills, with the ability to interact effectively with a wide range of stakeholders
About the company
Linum Consult is a niche global consultancy specialising in international recruitment of white collar workers across the Construction & Engineering, Mining and Oil & Gas sectors. We provide a full 360 consultancy service for clients, candidates and partners to eliminate the potential pitfalls of international mobilisation. All Linum Consultants are industry experts with in country, international, multi-cultural experience. We provide precise market information combined with local knowledge to help facilitate informed decisions that are often life changing.
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Senior Project Manager - Urban Planning
Linum Consult
Posted 19 days ago
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The Role
Linum Consult’s client is an international design, engineering and management company. They are currently seeking an Arabic-speaking Senior Project Manager specialising in Urban Planning to join their strategic spatial planning projects for three regions in Saudi Arabia. RESPONSIBILITIES • Overseeing the development and delivery of all the projects’ deliverables, working alongside the Programme Lead, Project Managers, and Experts to ensure excellent quality across their final submittals • Engaging and managing relevant designers across multiple built environment disciplines in their expert network, contributing to project development and delivery • Providing facilitation and leading design workshops with diverse audiences, across public and private sector organisations, civic and community groups • Ensuring all tasks are delivered to the agreed contract, meeting quality standards, financial targets and all deliverables on time • Providing high quality client and stakeholder management • Monitoring activities across projects, sharing information, learning and applying improved techniques • Ensuring that evaluation and project data and details are captured appropriately and actively contributing to final reports
Requirements
PROFILE • Degree or professional qualification in Engineering, Architecture or Design • 15+ years’ experience in urban planning working for consultancies, with a number of years in project management • Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage 2-3 master planning projects concurrently • Excellent technical understanding of the principles of design for people and the planet, and the practical delivery of good quality habitations, and the ability to convey these through advocacy, training, and in critiquing designs and plans • Fluency in Arabic and English is essential, along with excellent communication and presentation skills • Very strong teamworking skills, with the ability to interact effectively with a wide range of stakeholders
About the company
Linum Consult is a niche global consultancy specialising in international recruitment of white collar workers across the Construction & Engineering, Mining and Oil & Gas sectors. We provide a full 360 consultancy service for clients, candidates and partners to eliminate the potential pitfalls of international mobilisation. All Linum Consultants are industry experts with in country, international, multi-cultural experience. We provide precise market information combined with local knowledge to help facilitate informed decisions that are often life changing.
Linum Consult’s client is an international design, engineering and management company. They are currently seeking an Arabic-speaking Senior Project Manager specialising in Urban Planning to join their strategic spatial planning projects for three regions in Saudi Arabia. RESPONSIBILITIES • Overseeing the development and delivery of all the projects’ deliverables, working alongside the Programme Lead, Project Managers, and Experts to ensure excellent quality across their final submittals • Engaging and managing relevant designers across multiple built environment disciplines in their expert network, contributing to project development and delivery • Providing facilitation and leading design workshops with diverse audiences, across public and private sector organisations, civic and community groups • Ensuring all tasks are delivered to the agreed contract, meeting quality standards, financial targets and all deliverables on time • Providing high quality client and stakeholder management • Monitoring activities across projects, sharing information, learning and applying improved techniques • Ensuring that evaluation and project data and details are captured appropriately and actively contributing to final reports
Requirements
PROFILE • Degree or professional qualification in Engineering, Architecture or Design • 15+ years’ experience in urban planning working for consultancies, with a number of years in project management • Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage 2-3 master planning projects concurrently • Excellent technical understanding of the principles of design for people and the planet, and the practical delivery of good quality habitations, and the ability to convey these through advocacy, training, and in critiquing designs and plans • Fluency in Arabic and English is essential, along with excellent communication and presentation skills • Very strong teamworking skills, with the ability to interact effectively with a wide range of stakeholders
About the company
Linum Consult is a niche global consultancy specialising in international recruitment of white collar workers across the Construction & Engineering, Mining and Oil & Gas sectors. We provide a full 360 consultancy service for clients, candidates and partners to eliminate the potential pitfalls of international mobilisation. All Linum Consultants are industry experts with in country, international, multi-cultural experience. We provide precise market information combined with local knowledge to help facilitate informed decisions that are often life changing.
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Independent Consultant|Project Manager| Urban Planning
SAR120000 - SAR240000 Y
TechTalent
Posted today
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Independent Consultant — PMO Urban Planning & Capital Projects
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (onsite)
Contract: 12 months, full-time
Start: ASAP
Priority: Bahrain/KSA experience preferred; GCC acceptable
About the Role
We're hiring an independent consultant / boutique-firm principal to support a government client on urban planning and capital-projects work across municipal programs. The role blends urban/municipal planning, infrastructure & capital projects delivery, and project/performance management (PMO, KPIs, governance) to drive measurable outcomes for public services.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead/advise on urban planning and municipal infrastructure initiatives (master planning, land use, mobility, public realm, utilities interfaces).
- Set up or enhance PMO / program governance for capital projects (charters, stage gates, risk/issues, RAID, reporting cadence).
- Build performance frameworks (KPIs, dashboards, baselines, targets); implement benefits tracking and corrective actions.
- Coordinate multi-stakeholder delivery (ministries, municipalities, authorities, consultants, contractors, PMC/EPC).
- Review feasibility studies, business cases, cost and schedule, and recommend value-engineering options.
- Prepare Arabic/English executive materials (briefs, decks, status reports) for senior government stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with KSA codes, standards, and municipal regulations; align work with national programs/visions.
Must-Have Qualifications
- 10+ years in urban planning / infrastructure / capital projects with direct municipal/public-sector consulting exposure.
- Arabic language: native or fluent; strong English business writing/presentation.
- Proven project & performance management track record (PMO setup, KPI frameworks, Balanced Scorecard or equivalent, portfolio reporting).
- Demonstrated delivery across Saudi or GCC government entities (municipal authorities, ministries, or giga/mega programs).
- Independent consultant/freelancer or boutique consultancy (open to full-time contractors for 12 months, onsite in Riyadh).
Nice to Have
- Prior experience with Riyadh/KSA municipal programs or giga/mega initiatives.
- Big-4 / tier-1 advisory background (Strategy&, PwC, EY, KPMG, Deloitte) or leading PMC.
- Certifications: PMP, PgMP, PMO-CP, AICP/RTPI, LEED/AP, or equivalent.
- Tools: MS Project or Primavera P6, Power BI/Tableau, GIS (ArcGIS/QGIS), Adobe/AutoCAD, BIM exposure.
Engagement & Logistics
- Onsite in Riyadh, client premises.
- Full-time commitment for 12 months.
- Must be able to work in KSA/UAE (existing residency/visa preferred)
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Contract length: 12 months
Pay: ﷼2, ﷼2,500.00 per day
Application Question(s):
- Availability & Setup: Are you an independent consultant/freelancer able to work onsite in Riyadh, KSA or in the UAE for 12 months, full-time? If yes, state your earliest start date and your current visa/residency status for the relevant location.
- Urban Planning & Capital Projects: Describe one urban-planning or capital-projects engagement you led in KSA/Bahrain/GCC. Include: client, scope, your role, scale (budget/area/assets), key interfaces (utilities/transport/permits), core deliverables (e.g., land-use plan, feasibility, P6/MS Project schedule, cost estimate), tools used (GIS/BIM/Power BI), and measurable outcomes.
- Municipal/Public-Sector Experience: List two municipal or public-sector programs you delivered in Saudi/Bahrain/GCC. For each: scope, your role, budget/scale, KPI/PMO framework used, and quantifiable results.
- Performance & PMO: Give one example where you designed or improved KPIs/PMO governance for capital projects (tools, reporting cadence, and how actions improved cost, schedule, or service levels).
- Selection & Start: If selected, when would you be available to commence the engagement onsite?
- Language: Do you speak Arabic fluently (spoken and written) in addition to English?
Experience:
- work: 10 years (Required)
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