Construction Manager

At Amentum UK and International, we are at the forefront of shaping the future, not just solving problems.

Our expertise in engineering, project management, and solutions integration has positioned us as a key collaborator with government entities, delivering intricate and impactful programs around the world.

With a strong presence in Saudi Arabia, we are actively involved in critical projects throughout the region.

We are spearheading several exciting initiatives, taking on technical responsibilities for programme management, engineering oversight, and construction assurance.

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.

With a strong presence in Saudi Arabia, we are actively involved in critical projects throughout the region.

We are spearheading several exciting initiatives, taking on technical responsibilities for programme management, engineering oversight, and construction assurance.

As part of our expanding footprint in the region, we are currently seeking a qualified Construction Manager to support the delivery and oversight of a key infrastructure package under our Technical Services Provider (TSP) contract.

This position is site-based in Riyadh, supporting secure infrastructure works for one of our government clients.

As the Construction Manager, you will act on behalf of the client to provide oversight, assurance, and technical input across all phases of the Design & Build contractor’s delivery.

Your contributions will help ensure the project meets its quality, safety, compliance, and performance requirements.

The Construction Manager will take responsibility for activities in the field relating to the construction of the designated section of the works and its on-site facilitation.

This will include the management of day to day on site supervision, direction and monitoring of activities on the site, providing input into the planning the site works in a way to most safely and efficiently deliver the project.

To discharge the role requires a range of technical skills and competences, management and communication skills, construction awareness and knowledge of industry standard construction and safety procedures.

Reporting to the Project Manager, the Construction Manager will be assigned with the responsibility for the delivery of construction operations for a Project (or specific sections of the Works within a Project).

This responsibility extends to all construction and related activities, including programming and planning, monitoring and close out of the site works, client liaison, and staff management.

In addition to the reporting and liaising accountabilities, the Construction Manager will be required to adhere to and suggest enhancements and improvements where appropriate to company policies, procedures and protocols for construction, procurement, health and safety and other functions.

The Construction Manager will take responsibility for tactical logistics planning for work activities within the assigned scope of works and thereafter will be responsible for planning and implementation in collaboration with the overall Project Delivery Team.

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