Project Operations Controller
Buro Happold
Date: 3 weeks ago
City: Riyadh
Contract type: Full time
We’re looking for a Project Operations Controller to join our Riyadh team and play a key role in driving operational excellence across our projects in the region.
Here at Buro Happold, expect the exceptional.
From the projects you will work on to the clients we work with. From career-defining opportunities to an inclusive and diverse practice where we all contribute to a more equitable world. From our reputation to our relationships. Wherever your Buro Happold career takes you, it’ll be anything but ordinary.
Your next role
Buro Happold has a clear strategic plan, strong learning culture and entrepreneurial mindset that will allow you to thrive.
You’ll be part of something bigger than us all where sustainability, equity, social and performance outcomes matter. All of Buro Happold is committed to doing the right thing, even when that’s the hardest thing. This is a genuine opportunity to make impact - and leave real legacy.
Your key duties
As a Project Operations Controller, you’ll be at the heart of our project delivery process - supporting planning, cost control, resource coordination, and stakeholder engagement. You’ll work closely with project managers and multidisciplinary teams to ensure our projects are set up for success and delivered with precision and transparency.
A place for everyone
Buro Happold values individual's flexible approaches to working patterns as an important part of the way you work and achieve balance. We welcome applications from those who are seeking flexibility in their careers.
Our exceptional portfolio of projects is the result of the diversity of thought, identities, backgrounds and experiences that shape us. Appreciating each other’s differences is key, we want employees to feel they don’t have to mask elements of their identity to thrive.
We are working to change the lack of representation of marginalised groups in the built environment and are particularly keen to hear from anyone who feels they are underrepresented in the industry. We have much to learn from one another. Embracing difference allows us to develop the most innovative and elegant solutions.
Please let us know if there are any adjustments, we could make to the application process to make it easier and more comfortable for you. Contact [email protected] so we can work with you to support you throughout your application.
Here at Buro Happold, expect the exceptional.
From the projects you will work on to the clients we work with. From career-defining opportunities to an inclusive and diverse practice where we all contribute to a more equitable world. From our reputation to our relationships. Wherever your Buro Happold career takes you, it’ll be anything but ordinary.
Your next role
Buro Happold has a clear strategic plan, strong learning culture and entrepreneurial mindset that will allow you to thrive.
You’ll be part of something bigger than us all where sustainability, equity, social and performance outcomes matter. All of Buro Happold is committed to doing the right thing, even when that’s the hardest thing. This is a genuine opportunity to make impact - and leave real legacy.
Your key duties
As a Project Operations Controller, you’ll be at the heart of our project delivery process - supporting planning, cost control, resource coordination, and stakeholder engagement. You’ll work closely with project managers and multidisciplinary teams to ensure our projects are set up for success and delivered with precision and transparency.
- Collaborate with teams to develop project plans and maintain schedules that keep us on track.
- Monitor project budgets, commitments, and expenditures to ensure financial health and accurate revenue recognition.
- Facilitate clear communication across teams and stakeholders, leading regular project meetings and updates.
- Support resource allocation and utilization, resolving conflicts and optimizing team performance.
- Set up projects in line with internal standards and support approvals, documentation, and reporting.
- Build strong relationships, gather feedback, and ensure alignment with business goals.
- Run weekly reports and provide insights into project performance, timesheets, supplier costs, and more.
- A degree in Project Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Proven experience in project coordination or operations.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Excellent command of English and strong commercial acumen.
- PMP certification and experience with PowerBI are a plus.
- A strategic thinker with a proactive mindset.
- Adaptable, organized, and detail-oriented.
- A confident communicator and collaborator.
- Passionate about delivering quality and driving continuous improvement.
- Bring your knowledge and expertise to one of the world’s most respected consultancies.
- Hybrid working arrangements
- Attractive salary and benefits package
- A strong commitment to your continuous development. Whatever stage in your career, we have a learning and development programme that will enable and empower you
- Entitlement to two memberships to professional bodies or subscriptions
- An international culture that wherever your career takes you at Buro Happold, you won’t be far from the exceptional.
A place for everyone
Buro Happold values individual's flexible approaches to working patterns as an important part of the way you work and achieve balance. We welcome applications from those who are seeking flexibility in their careers.
Our exceptional portfolio of projects is the result of the diversity of thought, identities, backgrounds and experiences that shape us. Appreciating each other’s differences is key, we want employees to feel they don’t have to mask elements of their identity to thrive.
We are working to change the lack of representation of marginalised groups in the built environment and are particularly keen to hear from anyone who feels they are underrepresented in the industry. We have much to learn from one another. Embracing difference allows us to develop the most innovative and elegant solutions.
Please let us know if there are any adjustments, we could make to the application process to make it easier and more comfortable for you. Contact [email protected] so we can work with you to support you throughout your application.
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