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Project Director - Infrastructure (Roads & Transportation), Saudi Arabia

EWI Recruitment is working with a leading international engineering consultancy to recruit an experienced Project Director for a major infrastructure programme in Riyadh.

This is a senior leadership role overseeing complex urban infrastructure projects, including roads, highways, bridges, and tunnels, within a multi-disciplinary environment. You will be responsible for the successful delivery of projects from planning through to execution, ensuring alignment with client objectives, timelines, and contractual requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership

Lead and manage multi-disciplinary project teams across large-scale infrastructure projects

Provide strategic direction, guidance, and mentorship to ensure high performance

Delivery & Execution

Oversee contractors and subcontractors to ensure delivery in line with specifications, budget, and schedule

Monitor day-to-day site construction activities and resolve technical and operational challenges

Planning & Strategy

Develop and implement project execution plans aligned with client objectives

Coordinate with planning teams to ensure programme alignment and delivery milestones

Stakeholder Management

Maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors, and regulatory bodies

Lead project meetings and ensure effective communication across all stakeholders

Commercial & Risk Management

Manage project budgets, resource allocation, and procurement activities

Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies

Quality & HSE

Ensure compliance with quality standards, safety regulations, and industry best practices

Oversee HSE programmes in coordination with the client

Reporting

Prepare detailed progress reports, including KPI analysis, schedule performance, and risk updates

Requirements for the Role

Degree (Master's preferred) in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related fieldChartered status or equivalent professional membership preferredMinimum 20+ years' experience in infrastructure projectsAt least 12+ years in a Project Director / Senior Project Management roleStrong background in roads, highways, bridges, and urban transport projectsPMP or equivalent project management certification preferred

Additional Requirements:

Fluent English required (Arabic is advantageous)Willingness to work in a multinational project environmentAbility to be based in Riyadh

Salary Package:

The salary package is based on experience and will be a tax free salary with additional expatriate benefits.

Key Words / SEO

Road, Highways, Bridge, Civil, Structures, Team Leader, Construction Supervision, Design, Design Review, Tender evaluation, Construction Supervision, Consultancy, Consulting Engineer, PMC, Middle East, Saudi Arabia, KSA, Riyadh

ewi is an international consultancy focused on the search & selection of the Worlds leading engineering and construction professionals. We specialize in recruiting expats and local experts for major infrastructure and build projects across the globe.

For more information on any opportunities please contact Oliver Jones at ewi recruitment on o.jones(at)ewi-group.com

ewi is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. ewi is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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ewi is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. ewi is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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ewi is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. ewi is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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Construction Director - Road Tunnel Project (Peru)

Location: Peru (near Lima)
Start Date: September 2026
Contract Type: Long-term project assignment (5 years)
Salary: Circa €100,000 per annum (negotiable depending on experience)

The Project

An international main contractor is bidding to deliver a government-funded road tunnel project in Peru, executed under FIDIC Red Book conditions.
The scope includes the construction of two 7km road tunnels, utilising Drill & Blast excavation methods with in-situ concrete lining. This is a high-profile infrastructure scheme forming part of a wider national transport programme.

The Role

The Construction Director will have overall responsibility for the successful delivery of the tunnel works, with full accountability for safety, quality, programme, cost control, and profitability.

Reporting at project level, you will lead large, multidisciplinary and multinational teams and work closely with joint venture partners, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal support functions.

Key responsibilities include:

Overall leadership and direction of tunnel construction activitiesEstablishing and implementing the project execution and profitability strategyFull responsibility for programme, cost, quality, safety and environmental performanceManaging and coordinating international project teams and key subcontractorsEnsuring full compliance with FIDIC Red Book, client requirements, and government standardsDriving a strong safety culture across all site operationsActing as a senior interface with the client, engineer, authorities and JV partnersProactively managing risk, resources, and technical challenges associated with drill & blast tunnelling

Requirements:

You will be a senior construction professional with a strong background in major tunnelling or linear infrastructure projects, ideally in international or emerging market environments.

Essential requirements:

Degree qualified in Civil Engineering, Mining Engineering, Structural Engineering, or similar15+ years overall professional experience post-graduation10+ years in senior site or project leadership roles (Construction Director, Project Director, Project Manager, or equivalent)Proven experience on tunnel projects using Drill & Blast / NATM methodsExperience delivering projects under FIDIC contracts, ideally Red BookStrong leadership, commercial awareness, and results-driven mindsetAbility to manage complex stakeholder and JV environments

Language skills:

Fluent English (written and spoken) - essentialSpanish - highly desirableExperience in Latin America is advantageous but not mandatory

Key Words / SEO

Civil, Roads, Tunnel, Structures, Highways, Construction Director, FIDIC, Drill & Blast, LATM, South America, Peru.

Closing Statement

ewi is an international consultancy focused on the search & selection of the Worlds leading engineering and construction professionals. We specialize in recruiting expats and local experts for major infrastructure and build projects across the globe.

For more information on any senior Highway and Bridge jobs please contact Oliver Jones at ewi recruitment on o.jones(at)ewi-group.com

ewi is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. ewi is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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ewi is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. ewi is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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Rail Resident Engineer (Civil) - Philippines

The market leading infrastructure recruitment specialist is seeking an experience Resident Engineer from a Civil Engineering background to supervise the construction of a major Metro Rail project in Manila.

Opportunity:

This would be a fantastic opportunity to join an international team of engineers working on a high-profile project in the Philippines and play a key role in its successful delivery.

Responsibilities:

The successful individual shall be supervising the construction of a number of Tunnels and Underground station along the line. The role shall be supervising and monitoring the International Contractor and their Joint Venture Partner. A key part of the role shall be to supervise the construction (TBM Tunnels) while also supporting the team to mitigate against potential contract issues claims.

Key responsibility of the role shall include:

Lead the construction supervision task teams. Ensure all deliverables are prepared in accordance with quality and time constraints.Ensure full and detailed permanent site records, which will include site correspondence, survey data, quality acceptance data, site diaries, measurement and certification, minutes of meetings, and records of all other contractually relevant matters.Ensure that all supervision team members undertake comprehensive day-to-day field construction supervision, quality assurance, measurements, and administration services at the siteInstruct and advise all supervision team members to maintain full and detailed permanent site records, which will include site correspondence, survey data, quality acceptance data, site diaries, measurement and certification, minutes of meetings, and records of all other contractually relevant matters.Receive, assess, and approve the contractors' implementation work plans and programmes.Ensure that the rehabilitation works are executed in accordance with all the provisions of the contract, including those relevant standards of workmanship, and other safety provisions and protection of the environment.Review of the detailed engineering design and construction plan (including shop drawings and method statements) for the Station and Mainline Traction Substation (MTS) Building structures.Review of the contractors' work plan and identifying the feasibility of their work method statements.Evaluation of claims, variations orders and value engineering proposals submitted by the contractors.Coordinating and interfacing with architectural, E&M &Track teams on matters relating to the Station and MTS Buildings.Assisting the QA/QC team, and material engineers on various Station and MTS Building structures technical matters.

Key requirements for the role:

Bachelor's Degree in Civil or related subject.Over 10 years of experience in design and Construction of Buildings.Previous experience of Rail/ Metro Construction projects.FIDIC contract experience & claim defence knowledge would be advantageous.

Language:

Fluency in English writing and communication

Salary Package:

The salary for this position is $8-12,000 TAX FREE per month with an additional $3,000 for allowances.

Key Words / SEO

Rail, Metro, Resident Engineer, Team Leader, elevated, Civils, Tunnel, TBM, stations, depots, viaduct, bridge, track, Construction Supervision, Consultancy, Consulting Engineer, Claims, FIDIC, JICA, ADB, South East Asia, Philippines, Manila

ewi is an international consultancy focused on the search & selection of the Worlds leading engineering and construction professionals. We specialize in recruiting expats and local experts for major infrastructure and build projects across the globe.

For more information on any Rail & Metro opportunities please contact Oliver Jones at ewi recruitment on o.jones(at)ewi-group.com

ewi is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. ewi is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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Rail -Health & Safety Expert - Philippines

The market leading infrastructure recruitment specialists are working with a major international Consultancy firm who are requiring a Health & Safety Expert for a ongoing Metro project in Philippines

Opportunity & Responsibilities:

The successful individual shall be joining an International Contractor carrying out the construction of this new Metro project. The project is using TBM tunnelling methods and is just starting construction phase due to delays.

The Health and Safety Expert shall be required to supervise all matters relating to the construction activities of the project including the setting up and monitoring of HSE practices, supervising contractors and reporting to the Project Director & stakeholders.

Requirements for the role are:

A degree (undergrad or masters) in Health and Safety15+ years overall professional experience5+ years working experience in large Metro/railways/LRT projects infrastructure projects1+ similar project using TBM tunnelling methodsRegional experience would be beneficial

Language:

English

Salary Package:

The salary on offer is flexible depending on level and experience but would be expected to be circa $8-12,000 per month Tax free

Key Words / SEO

Rail, Metro, Health & Safety Expert, Civil Engineering, Occupational Health and Safety Expert, HSE, Construction, Supervision, Contractor, Tunnel, TBM, FIDIC, South East Asia, Philippines, World Bank, WB, Asian Development Bank, ADB, JICA.

Closing Statement

ewi is an international consultancy focused on the search & selection of the Worlds leading engineering and construction professionals. We specialize in recruiting experts for major infrastructure and build projects across the globe.

Should you wish to know more about this requirement please contact us on o.jones(at)ewi-group.com

ewi is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. ewi is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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