Senior Project Manager (Urban Realm)

Overview

The Senior Project Manager - Urban Realm will lead the planning, design coordination, procurement, and delivery of large-scale urban realm and public space projects. The role is responsible for managing multidisciplinary teams, consultants, contractors, and stakeholders to successfully deliver high-quality public realm environments including streetscapes, plazas, parks, waterfronts, pedestrian networks, civic spaces, and mixed-use urban developments in line with client objectives, budget, schedule, sustainability goals, and international best practices. The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring excellence in project governance, risk management, design integration, construction delivery, and stakeholder engagement

Your role

Project Leadership & Delivery

• Lead end-to-end delivery of urban realm projects from concept design through construction, handover, and closeout.
• Develop and implement project execution plans, delivery strategies, and governance frameworks.
• Manage multidisciplinary teams comprising urban designers, landscape architects, civil engineers, utilities engineers, transportation specialists, and contractors.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
• Provide strategic leadership and technical guidance throughout all project phases.
  
  

Design Management

• Oversee design development and coordination across multiple disciplines.
• Ensure urban realm designs align with master plans, regulatory requirements, sustainability objectives, and client expectations.
• Drive value engineering initiatives and design optimization.
• Review design submissions and recommend improvements related to constructability, functionality, and lifecycle performance.
  
  

Construction Management

• Monitor construction progress and contractor performance.
• Lead project controls activities including schedule management, cost control, forecasting, and reporting.
• Resolve technical, commercial, and delivery challenges impacting project objectives.
• Manage testing, commissioning, handover, and defect rectification processes.
  
  

Stakeholder & Client Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients and key stakeholders.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with government authorities, utility agencies, developers, and operators.
• Lead project meetings, steering committees, workshops, and progress reviews.
• Prepare executive-level reports and presentations.
  
  

Commercial & Risk Management

• Manage project budgets, change control, claims, and contractual obligations.
• Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with PMC procedures, project governance frameworks, and contractual requirements.
• Support procurement activities including consultant and contractor evaluations.
  
  

Sustainability & Quality

• Promote sustainable and resilient urban development principles.
• Ensure incorporation of environmental, social, and ESG objectives into project delivery.
• Uphold the highest standards of quality management and HSE compliance.
  
  

About You

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Urban Planning, Construction Management, or related discipline.
• Master's Degree in Urban Design, Project Management, Engineering Management, or relevant field preferred.
  
  

Experience

• 15+ years of experience in project management within engineering consultancy, PMC, or major developer organizations.
• Proven experience leading large-scale urban realm, public realm, streetscape, landscape, waterfront, or city development projects.
• Strong experience delivering projects within the Middle East, preferably Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, or other GCC markets.
• Experience working on mega projects, mixed-use developments, smart cities, or infrastructure-led developments is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated success managing multidisciplinary consultant and contractor teams.
  
  

Technical Competencies

Strong Understanding Of

• Urban realm and public space design
• Landscape architecture and streetscape development
• Infrastructure integration and utility coordination
• Construction management and contract administration
• Project controls, scheduling, and cost management
• Risk and stakeholder management
• Sustainability and placemaking principles
  
  

Knowledge of Standards

• Strong familiarity with:
• FIDIC contract forms
• International urban design standards
• Public realm design guidelines
• Local authority regulations and approval processes
• Health, Safety and Environmental requirements
  
  

Leadership Competencies

• Exceptional leadership and team management capability.
• Strong client-facing and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to manage complex, high-profile projects in fast-paced environments.
• Excellent commercial awareness and decision-making ability.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive project outcomes.
  
  

Preferred Certifications

• PMP (Project Management Professional)
• PMI-SP, PgMP, or equivalent project management certification
• Chartered Engineer (CEng)
• MRICS, RICS, APM, CIHT, ASLA, or equivalent professional accreditation
  
  

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career.

This Includes

• Tax-free salary.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Medical insurance.
• Annual leave balance.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Annual flight contribution.
• Transportation & housing allowances.
• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, familycare, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.
• Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognized for the impact you make.
  
  

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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