Government Relations Officer – Saudi National (Riyadh)

About the role

WSP in the Middle East is looking for a dynamic Saudi national to join our Riyadh team as a Government Relations Officer. You will act as the primary liaison with government entities, ensuring smooth processing of licences, visas and regulatory matters.

Key responsibilities

• Support day‑to‑day interactions with government bodies, tracking applications, approvals and inquiries.
• Process and renew company licences and registrations, maintaining accurate records.
• Handle employee visa and iqama applications, renewals and cancellations in line with procedures.
• Update employment contracts via the Qiwa system, ensuring compliance with Saudi labour regulations.
• Maintain trackers and reports using basic to intermediate Microsoft Excel.
• Provide general administrative support, including document collection, filing and submissions.
• Coordinate with internal teams to gather required information for government‑related services.

Required profile

• Saudi national with a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in government relations, public affairs or a similar role, preferably in engineering, construction or consulting.
• Strong understanding of Saudi governmental systems, labour laws and regulatory frameworks.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal abilities.
• Professionalism and discretion when handling legal and regulatory matters.

Required skills

• Microsoft Excel (advanced)