Director – Infrastructure Operations & Asset Management

We are seeking an experienced Director – Infrastructure Operations & Asset Management to support a major city-scale development programme in Saudi Arabia. This senior role will provide strategic and operational leadership across a diverse portfolio of infrastructure, built assets and city-wide operational assets, supporting the transition from design and handover through mobilisation and long-term operations. Key Responsibilities: Develop and lead the programme-wide Infrastructure Operations & 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. Candidate Profile: 15+ years' experience across Infrastructure Operations, Asset Management and O&M. Experience managing large, complex, multi-site or city-scale asset portfolios. Strong knowledge of the full asset lifecycle from design and mobilisation through to operations. Experience across infrastructure, built assets and complex operational environments. Strong commercial, procurement and contract-management capability. Major programme, developer or consultancy experience. Significant Middle East experience, ideally including Saudi Arabia. Relevant degree or professional qualification.