Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Asset Development Lead to join our Topian Asset Development Team. The chosen candidate will play a crucial role in supporting the delivery of Assets for the Food Sector primarily focusing on the Design/Construction/Testing & Commissioning stages of the asset lifecycle. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the successful delivery of assets within NEOM, a groundbreaking project that is shaping the future of sustainable living.

Join us in shaping the future of NEOM and contribute to the successful delivery of transformative assets. If you are passionate about project scheduling and eager to make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and interest in the position.

Responsibilities

Position description and responsibilities

Introduction

NEOM aims at providing opportunities for people to live healthy, productive, and fulfilling lives, while sustainably using the natural resources upon which they depend. NEOM partners with governments, local and international businesses, and knowledge institutes to transform ideas into policy, policy into action, and action into impact. NEOM uses its technical knowledge and experience, passionate staff, local presence, and global influence to make a lasting difference in people’s livability, especially in desert-like conditions in a world facing climate change.

Function-specific

• Be the interface between proponent, Projects team, PMC, contractor, regional proponents and other relevant sectors to communicate asset needs and requirements.
• Develop and communicate asset briefs, business cases and development plans of key assets.
• Understand asset requirements and drive asset delivery from vision to conception to execution to handover.
• Help draft the tendering documents for asset design and construction.
• Assist in the deliverables and contents developed by sub-contractors and coordination of all design operations, and secure project advancement through mandated review and approval phases.
• Make sure the overall design, construction, and startup-costs are within budget and timelines.
• Work with all internal stakeholders to achieve mutual desired outcomes through a collegiate and collaborative working approach.
• Prepare progress and communication reports directed to all relevant stakeholders.
• Promote a high-performance working environment embracing NEOM’s values.
• Strong project management skills with a proven track record of delivering successful project outcomes is a must.
• Strong coordination and organization skills and willingness to proactively engage with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proven team-player contributing to multidisciplinary teams.
• Highly effective communicator with strong oral and written presentation skills.
  
  

Skills

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Minimum 10 years of jobsite experience in large scale construction projects.
• Knowledge of engineering and construction management acquired over time through practical experience.
• Past experience in dealing with technical issues across multiple disciplines. (Civil/Structural/Piping/Electrical/Mechanical/etc…)
• Relevant experience in dealing with commercial/contractual terms and managing variation orders.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex project data and provide actionable insights.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Experience working in the MENA region is preferred but not required.
• Familiarity with NEOM's vision, goals, and reporting requirements is an advantage.
• Passion for NEOM’s mission in adopting the most innovative and meaningful trends in food and natural products that can be leveraged to enhance health and wellness at NEOM and globally.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• Previous experience of working within a multicultural environment.
• A good grasp (written & oral) of the English language is also a must