Director - Infrastructure Operations & Asset Management

About the role

A major city-scale development programme in Saudi Arabia is looking for an experienced Director of Infrastructure Operations and Asset Management. The role provides strategic and operational leadership across a diverse portfolio of infrastructure, built assets and city-wide operational assets, covering the transition from design and handover through mobilisation and long-term operations.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and lead the programme-wide Infrastructure Operations and O&M strategy
• Oversee operational readiness, mobilisation, handover and ongoing asset operations
• Establish governance frameworks, SLAs, KPIs and performance standards
• Lead lifecycle asset planning, maintenance strategies and capital replacement programmes
• Oversee the performance and maintenance of city assets and supporting infrastructure
• Lead procurement, mobilisation and performance management of O&M contracts
• Manage budgets, commercial performance, risk and operational compliance
• Lead multidisciplinary asset, engineering and operations teams
• Act as a senior advisor to programme leadership and key stakeholders

Required profile

• 15+ years' experience across Infrastructure Operations, Asset Management and O&M
• Experience managing large, complex, multi-site or city-scale asset portfolios
• Knowledge of the full asset lifecycle from design and mobilisation through to operations
• Experience across infrastructure, built assets and complex operational environments
• Major programme, developer or consultancy experience
• Significant Middle East experience, ideally including Saudi Arabia
• Relevant degree or professional qualification