WSP in Africa

Project Manager / Senior Project Manager (Infrastructure)

WSP in Africa  •  Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (Onsite)  •  14 hours ago
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Job Description

WSP is seeking an experienced Project Manager / Senior Project Manager (Infrastructure) to lead the delivery of large-scale, complex masterplan project in Medina, Saudi Arabia. This is a client-facing role, requiring strong stakeholder engagement. It is ideal for candidates with strong multidisciplinary leadership experience managing large-scale infrastructure developments from concept through detailed design and delivery.

Project Leadership & Delivery

  • Lead the end-to-end delivery of major infrastructure and land development projects in Medina.
  • Manage project scope, programme, budgets, and quality to ensure successful outcomes.
  • Oversee and coordinate multidisciplinary teams including highways, utilities, structures, transport planning, and environmental functions.
  • Ensure all deliverables meet local authority requirements and international standards.

Client & Stakeholder Management

  • Act as the primary point of contact for clients, providing strategic advice and maintaining strong relationships.
  • Represent the consultancy in client meetings, presentations, and technical discussions.
  • Manage communication with government authorities and key stakeholders across the project lifecycle.

Commercial & Operational Management

  • Monitor and control project financial performance, including budget management, forecasting, and resource planning.
  • Support bid preparation, technical proposals, and commercial submissions.
  • Identify and mitigate project risks, ensuring proactive issue resolution.

Team Leadership & Coordination

  • Lead, mentor, and motivate project teams, ensuring high performance and delivery excellence.
  • Drive effective coordination between disciplines, resolving technical and interface challenges.
  • Promote best practices, collaboration, and continuous improvement across project teams.

Governance & Compliance

  • Ensure compliance with company policies, QA/QC procedures, and HSE standards.
  • Maintain robust project reporting and documentation for internal and client stakeholders.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline (Master’s preferred).
  • Minimum 15+ years of overall experience in infrastructure project delivery within engineering consultancy.
  • Proven experience working with leading international engineering consultancies.
  • Extensive involvement in large-scale infrastructure and land development projects, preferably within Saudi Arabia or the wider GCC.
  • Fluency in Arabic and English is essential.
WSP in Africa

About WSP in Africa

We are one of the world’s leading professional services firms, uniting our engineering, advisory and science-based expertise to shape communities to advance humanity.

From local beginnings to a globe-spanning presence today, we operate in over 50 countries and employ approximately 73,000 professionals, known as Visioneers.​

Operating from South Africa, and with a team of over 650+ we deliver innovative projects across sectors: Transport & Infrastructure, Property & Buildings, Earth & Environment, Water, Power & Energy and Mining & Metals.​

Visit us at https://www.wsp.com/en-ZA/

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Industry
Consulting & Advisory
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Johannesburg, ZA
Year Founded
1885
Website
wsp.com
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