Amentum is a global leader in engineering, project and programme management and solutions integration. Founded on programme, project, and engineering experience, combined with deep-seated specialist capabilities, Amentum has become a recognised delivery partner across major UK Government and commercial programmes.
Our Defence & Security business supports the UK Ministry of Defence in the delivery of their capability and objectives via a host of frameworks, not least the Project Delivery Partner framework that sees us delivering Project Management, Project Controls and Operational Delivery support across the land, sea, air, and corporate domains. The work we do is of international importance in ensuring our National Security and that of our allies, something our team are proud to support. The framework enables our employees to traverse a host of innovative programmes and projects which challenges them and ensures they develop their skills to the highest levels. The support structures we have in place ensures our employee welfare and career development is achieved to the highest levels.
People are our greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent. In addition to the benefits you would expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships. We also give back to our communities through our programmes which incorporate matched-funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations.
About the Opportunity:
The SANGCOM UK Project Team comprises of UK military, UK civil servants and various contractors, who provide infrastructure and equipment support to the Ministry of National Guard's (MNG's) Signal Corps (SC). SANGCOM have recently been commissioned to deliver a barracks to house the SC's Electronic Warfare (EW) Battalion and supporting equipment. The barracks will be located within the Riyadh area and is to consist of both domestic and technical accommodation, including all necessary service and security infrastructure.
The primary objective of this role is to provide technical support to SANGCOM and to manage the phase 1 contractor, ensuring that requirements are met and delivered in accordance with the agreed contract deliverables. Ensuring quality, safety and assurance as a priority. To ensure the successful execution of this project, we are seeking a competent and experienced Construction Project Manager to compliment the current team which consist of a SANGCOM Senior Project Manager, Civils Project Engineer and an Electrical Engineer. This role will be based in Saudi Arabia on a full-time basis.
Key Responsibilities include:
- Ensure the selected Phase 1 Contractor delivers against their contractual obligations as described within the Client Technical Specification and supporting ITT documentation.
- Quality assurance of the delivery outputs during Phase 1 of the project.
- Advise and assist on project Management good practice and processes.
- Provide advice on NEC4 contractual obligations and management.
- Assist with risk, financial management and the development of mitigation strategies.
- Ensure disciplined document control and management.
- Develop update and progress reports for routine business and to support brief to senior management.
Here's What You'll Need:
- Ideally a bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management, or a related field.
- A minimum of 5 years of project management experience in the construction industry.
- Experience working within Saudi Arabia or other Middle Eastern countries.
- Experience managing budgets and schedules.
- Proven risk management experience in construction projects.
- Working knowledge of NEC 4 contract, and design and build contracting method.
- Current working knowledge of construction regulatory compliance, ideally a working understanding of KSA legislation (Saudi Building Code).
- Strong team management and leadership.
- Problem-solving and conflict-resolution.
- Excellent written and verbal communication.
Project management skills such as time management, project budgeting, resource management and project scheduling.
Our Culture:
Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion, and diversity. We put people at the heart of our business, and we genuinely believe that we all succeed by supporting one another through our culture of caring. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees.
We aim to embed inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we are more connected, and if we are diverse, we're more creative. We accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you're pregnant or on family leave. This is reflected in our wide range of Global Employee Networks centred on inclusion and diversity.
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