Job description

We are seeking an experienced Director – Infrastructure Operations & Asset Management to support a major city-scale development programme in Saudi Arabia. This senior role will provide strategic and operational leadership across a diverse portfolio of infrastructure, built assets and city-wide operational assets, supporting the transition from design and handover through mobilisation and long-term operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the programme-wide Infrastructure Operations & O&M strategy.
• Oversee operational readiness, mobilisation, handover and ongoing asset operations.
• Establish governance frameworks, SLAs, KPIs and performance standards.
• Lead lifecycle asset planning, maintenance strategies and capital replacement programmes.
• Oversee the performance and maintenance of city assets and supporting infrastructure.
• Lead procurement, mobilisation and performance management of O&M contracts.
• Manage budgets, commercial performance, risk and operational compliance.
• Lead multidisciplinary asset, engineering and operations teams.
• Act as a senior advisor to programme leadership and key stakeholders.

Candidate Profile

• 15+ years’ experience across Infrastructure Operations, Asset Management and O&M.
• Experience managing large, complex, multi-site or city-scale asset portfolios.
• Strong knowledge of the full asset lifecycle from design and mobilisation through to operations.
• Experience across infrastructure, built assets and complex operational environments.
• Strong commercial, procurement and contract-management capability.
• Major programme, developer or consultancy experience.
• Significant Middle East experience, ideally including Saudi Arabia.
• Relevant degree or professional qualification.

All applications and discussions will be treated in strict confidence. Please contact Veema via [اضغط هنا لمشاهدة البريد اﻹلكتروني]

Preferred candidate

Years of experience

1+ years

Degree

Bachelor's degree / higher diploma