Project Director Primary Steel (Remote)

Job description / Role

Westlakes Recruit is currently recruiting for an experienced Project Director – Steel to support the NEOM The Line project on a permanent basis in KSA.

Job Description

We are recruiting for an experienced, site-based Project Director specialising in steel construction to lead and oversee all steel-related aspects of NEOM THE LINE in KSA. This role is critical in ensuring the highest standards of structural integrity, safety, and quality while managing teams, timelines, and budgets effectively. The ideal candidate will have extensive expertise in steel construction and a proven record of managing large-scale infrastructure projects from inception through to completion.

Key Responsibilities:
– Project Leadership: Lead all steel construction activities, ensuring alignment with project goals and timelines. Oversee project plans, schedules, and milestones, coordinating with other departments. Manage, mentor, and direct a multidisciplinary team of engineers, foremen, supervisors, and subcontractors.
– Technical Oversight: Ensure that all steel structures and installations meet project design specifications, quality, and safety standards. Review and approve technical designs, drawings, and structural calculations. Oversee steel fabrication, transportation, assembly, and installation phases, troubleshooting issues as they arise.
– Budgeting and Cost Control: Develop, monitor, and control budgets specific to steel construction, ensuring efficient resource allocation. Implement cost-saving strategies without compromising quality, safety, or project requirements. Track expenses for materials, labor, and equipment, adjusting forecasts and schedules as needed.
– Risk Management and Compliance: Identify and mitigate potential risks associated with steel construction activities. Ensure compliance with regulatory standards, project specifications, and industry best practices, maintaining high levels of quality assurance. Conduct regular safety inspections and enforce stringent health and safety protocols.
– Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate closely with architects, designers, contractors, and government agencies to ensure project alignment and regulatory compliance. Present progress reports and technical documentation to senior management and stakeholders.
– Innovation and Sustainability: Promote sustainable construction practices and identify innovative solutions to reduce material waste and improve efficiency. Evaluate and integrate new technologies, materials, and methods to enhance steel construction outcomes.

Rewards and Benefits:
– Competitive salary
– Medical and life insurance cover
– Company gratuity scheme
– Discretionary bonus scheme
– Annual flight allowance to point of origin
– Employee Wellbeing Programme – 24-hour access to financial, legal, and family care specialists, as well as personal health, fitness, and nutrition consultants

– Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
– PMP, CCM, or other relevant project management certifications preferred.

Core Competencies:
– Extensive experience in construction, particularly steel construction in large-scale infrastructure projects.
– Proficient in construction software such as AutoCAD, BIM, and other project management tools.
– Strong leadership and team management skills with experience in cross-functional collaboration.
– In-depth knowledge of steel construction materials, methods, codes, and standards.
– Exceptional problem-solving skills, with the ability to make critical decisions under pressure.
– Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets and controlling costs.
– Excellent communication skills for stakeholder management and team coordination.

Salary:

SAR
75,000 to 80,000
per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

About the Company

Westlakes Recruit is an independently owned UK & Dubai recruitment consultancy focused on the Engineering and Construction industries highly regulated sectors.

We are a fast growing business with a steadfast strategy of discipline led recruitment, structured around three core areas:
• Project Controls – planning, cost, estimating, risk
• Professional Services – Engineering & Technical, Project & Programme Management, HSEQ
• Commercial services and Construction Claims – Commercial, Procurement, Delay and Quantum Analysts