Technical Director

				Overview:

KEO is a creative enterprise, where innovation is a way of life. We are uniquely resourced with end-to-end services to take clients from inspiration - through conceptualization - to realization of planning, design or project delivery in the built and natural environments. For over 60 years we've led with vision, contributing to many of the world's most ambitious projects, iconic places, remarkable experiences and prosperous communities.

As a highly integrated and agile AEP/PMCM firm, KEO is recognized by ENR as one of the Top 225 International Design Firms and one of the Top 20 International PM/CM Firms. We are also ranked by World Architecture as the 51st largest global architecture firm and the #1 Firm in the Middle East Region in their 2024 WA100 Survey.

We invite you to join us. Why?

When you join KEO, you'll discover more than just a job - you'll find a supportive environment that fosters your professional development through internal global mobility and career development and does so within a culture that supports company-wide health and well-being through on-demand counselling services and regular workplace clinics. You will be invited to celebrate community events such as sports days, fun-runs, in-house sports teams and beach clean ups. In addition to your competitive package and benefits you will have access to a suite of policies that include hybrid working arrangements, individual athletic sponsorship, study assistance sponsorship, employee referral rewards

Responsibilities:

Our newest opportunity is for a talented Technical Director to join our award-winning team based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. We are seeking an experienced Technical Director to lead and oversee the technical aspects of a large-scale high-rise construction project in Riyadh. This role is crucial for ensuring that all technical operations, design, and implementation meet the highest standards and are delivered on time and within budget. 

We envisage success in this role to include;

* Technical Leadership and Design Management
* Provide strategic and technical leadership across structural engineering and façade design, overseeing all technical aspects of project delivery from concept and detailed design through to construction and completion.

* Lead and manage the technical team, coordinating closely with planning, procurement, construction, project management, and other disciplines to ensure effective project execution.

* Lead, manage, and oversee lead design consultants and multidisciplinary design teams, ensuring effective coordination across structural engineering, façade systems, architecture, and associated building disciplines.

* Oversee the development, review, and approval of architectural and engineering designs, ensuring compliance with client requirements, project specifications, contractual obligations, applicable regulations, and international industry standards.

* Review and provide technical oversight of structural engineering designs and façade systems, ensuring structural integrity, façade performance, durability, safety, buildability, and compliance with project requirements.

* Direct and monitor all technical aspects of project delivery, ensuring that design outputs and construction activities meet the required quality standards, agreed scope, budget, and programme.

* Work closely with Project Managers and discipline leads to ensure all technical deliverables are coordinated, fit for purpose, and aligned with project objectives, design standards, regulatory requirements, and client expectations.

* Monitor the technical performance of lead design consultants, ensuring timely delivery of design packages, technical submissions, calculations, specifications, and construction documentation in accordance with agreed project milestones.

Structural Engineering and Facade Expertise
* Provide expert technical advice on structural engineering, façade design, building envelope performance, material selection, buildability, design optimisation, and construction interfaces.

* Lead the resolution of complex structural and façade engineering challenges, ensuring designs are technically robust, coordinated, cost-effective, and suitable for construction.

* Oversee design reviews and technical submissions to ensure compliance with project specifications, applicable Saudi building regulations, international codes, and relevant engineering standards.

* Coordinate with architects, structural engineers, façade consultants, specialist subcontractors, and contractors to resolve design interfaces and minimise technical conflicts during design and construction.

* Advise clients on technical matters affecting scope, cost, programme, quality, structural performance, façade performance, and overall project delivery.

Project Delivery, Risk and Quality Management
* Identify technical risks and implement appropriate mitigation strategies to minimise disruption, maintain project progress, and achieve project objectives.

* Identify and resolve technical, managerial, and administrative issues, ensuring effective coordination, timely decision-making, and successful project delivery.

* Ensure compliance with local building codes, international standards, sustainability requirements, and relevant statutory regulations throughout the design and construction phases.

* Establish, implement, and monitor robust quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) procedures in accordance with the Project Execution Plan and the consultancy's quality management standards.

* Ensure design and technical deliverables meet the required quality standards, taking an active role in design reviews, technical assurance, and quality control processes.

* Oversee technical resource allocation, monitor project budgets, and identify cost-effective solutions without compromising design integrity, safety, quality, or client requirements.

* Monitor technical progress against project milestones, proactively addressing design delays, coordination gaps, and outstanding technical approvals that could affect construction or project completion.

* Ensure technical solutions are aligned with contractual obligations, project scope, budget, programme, and the client's strategic objectives.

Client and Stakeholder Management
* Liaise with key stakeholders, including clients, architects, consultants, contractors, and subcontractors, to resolve technical issues, coordinate design interfaces, and maintain alignment with project goals.

* Chair and participate in technical workshops, design reviews, and coordination meetings with clients, lead design consultants, contractors, and specialist structural and façade teams.

* Ensure meeting minutes are prepared, decisions are documented, and agreed actions are followed through to completion.

* Provide expert consultancy and strategic technical advice to clients and project teams, supporting informed decision-making and the successful resolution of design and construction challenges.

* Build and maintain strong client relationships, enhancing client satisfaction, strengthening business relationships, and identifying opportunities for future business development.

Team Leadership and Development
* Mentor, develop, and manage the technical team, promoting collaboration, accountability, knowledge sharing, and a high-performance working environment.

* Provide clear technical direction to engineering teams and design consultants, ensuring accountability for deliverables, quality, coordination, and programme commitments.

* Foster a culture of technical excellence, continuous improvement, effective communication, and proactive problem-solving.

* Report to senior management and the client on technical performance, design progress, key risks, outstanding decisions, and critical project issues.

Qualifications:

To be successful in this dynamic opportunity, we envision that your career journey to date will include 15 years work experience partnered w
			

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