Program Director - Civil Engineering

TRACTEBEL ENGINEERING S.A., SAUDI ARABIA BRANCH

Senior (experience >15 years)

Fixed-Term

Full - Time

Ready to engineer your positive impact? Then join Tractebel, part of the ENGIE Group, and our passionate experts around the globe, driven by shaping a more sustainable world every day. It's your chance to be part of accelerating the energy transition while enhancing people's lives through meaningful infrastructure projects.

Are you ready to make a difference? Then we look forward to meeting you!

• Tractebel is more than a place to work. It's an opportunity to evolve alongside industry experts on impactful infrastructure projects.
• We actively support the development of our people, with growth opportunities across the ENGIE Group.
• We offer a competitive salary package including paid holidays, performance-based bonuses (for eligible roles), comprehensive health insurance, and additional employee benefits.
• Flexible and collaborative working environments that encourage innovation and teamwork.
• A culture that values diversity, sustainability, ethics, and safety.

As Program Director - Civil Engineering in our Infrastructure department, you will contribute to our mission every day by leading and overseeing complex civil engineering and infrastructure programs across the region. You will play a critical role in driving strategic program delivery, ensuring operational excellence, managing multidisciplinary teams, and developing sustainable infrastructure solutions that create long term value for clients and communities.

• Develop and execute the program's strategic vision, goals, and objectives in alignment with the company's business strategy.
• Lead and manage multidisciplinary engineering and project teams to ensure successful delivery of infrastructure projects.
• Oversee the planning, design, and implementation of civil engineering initiatives while ensuring compliance with quality, budget, and schedule requirements.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to assess project risks and implement effective mitigation strategies.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, regulatory authorities, consultants, and key stakeholders.
• Monitor program performance through defined KPIs, milestones, and reporting mechanisms to ensure project success.
• Identify opportunities for business growth, market expansion, and diversification within the civil engineering and infrastructure sector.

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Master's degree or professional certifications in Project Management are preferred.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in senior leadership roles within the civil engineering and infrastructure industry.
• Extensive experience in program management and large scale infrastructure project delivery.
• Strong technical expertise in infrastructure projects including bridges, tunnels, roads, stormwater drainage systems, rainwater channels, and city development programs.
• Experience working with well known consulting firms or government authorities.
• Strong knowledge of civil engineering principles, construction methodologies, and project management best practices.
• Proven experience in strategic planning, budget management, and business development.
• Proficiency in project management tools, reporting systems, and data analysis software.
• PMP certification or equivalent project management certification is preferred.
• Professional proficiency in English is required;
  Arabic language skills are preferred.

• You are a strategic thinker with strong leadership and decision making capabilities.
• You have excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• You are capable of leading multidisciplinary teams in complex project environments.
• You have strong analytical and problem solving abilities.
• You are highly organized and capable of managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
• You are committed to safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement.
• You have the ability to build long term client relationships and drive…