About the Job
We are seeking a Senior Project Construction Manager to play a pivotal leadership role from the earliest stages of a major project. The role is embedded at the front end of the project lifecycle and adopts a “right‑to‑left” delivery approach. Based initially in Woking for the first 12–18 months, you will collaborate with engineering, supply chain and project management teams to ensure the project is fully constructable, shape construction strategy, optimise sequencing and resolve potential issues early.
As the project progresses you will relocate to Saudi Arabia, taking overall responsibility for the construction phase. You will continue to provide strategic leadership, drive coordination, performance and stakeholder alignment while site teams manage day‑to‑day execution. This is a long‑term 50‑month project offering continuity, senior leadership exposure and the opportunity to deliver a complex brownfield development from concept to completion, with additional tax‑free earnings overseas.
Skills & Responsibilities
* Strong leadership capability in managing large‑scale EPC greenfield and brownfield projects
* Extensive experience in construction management within live operating environments
* Deep understanding of construction, completions, commissioning and operability integration
* Ability to apply a “right‑to‑left” delivery approach (backward planning from handover to design)
* Strong knowledge of engineering, procurement and project controls alignment
* Expertise in Saudi Aramco standards, procedures and specifications, including the Construction Safety Manual and CSI scoring requirements
* Strategic planning and execution oversight capability across the full project lifecycle
* Strong stakeholder management and interface coordination skills
* Ability to lead multidisciplinary construction teams and oversee contractor performance
* Experience with shutdown planning, execution and brownfield modifications
* Strong focus on safety, quality, cost and schedule delivery
* Lead mobilisation of the construction organisation, including recruitment and deployment of Site Construction Manager, Area Construction Managers, AWP team, Shutdown Manager, Constructability Manager, Pre‑Commissioning and Handover Manager, and discipline leads
* Hold overall accountability for safe and predictable construction delivery in line with HSSE, schedule, cost and quality objectives across both home office and site phases
* Champion a zero accident culture, ensuring HSE in design, SIMOPS planning and control, SSMS deployment and full compliance with Saudi Aramco standards
* Build and maintain strong senior‑level relationships with client PMT and operations, representing the company at executive forums, management reviews and progress meetings
* Provide the primary construction authority within the project, advising engineering, procurement and project controls on sequencing, constructability, IFC prioritisation and site execution constraints using a right‑to‑left delivery approach
* Lead development and implementation of the Construction Execution Strategy, Path of Construction and AWP program, aligned with the project schedule, contractual milestones and execution framework
* Maintain accountability for delivery across all execution phases, including shutdown planning, outage coordination, SIMOPS management, pre‑commissioning and handover readiness
* Provide leadership to the construction management team, setting clear objectives, performance expectations and accountability against project KPIs
* Oversee contractor and subcontractor performance across multiple work fronts, ensuring effective interface management within a live brownfield operating environment
* Coordinate execution across multiple locations and work areas, managing subcontractors and construction work fronts within a complex operating facility
* Identify and resolve construction constraints, schedule conflicts, brownfield interfaces and SIMOPS challenges, escalating key issues to the Project Director with clear recommendations
* Accountable for construction cost performance, including productivity, earned value and change control, and support commercial evaluation of variations and claims
* Ensure construction methodologies, procedures, lifting plans, shutdown plans and work packs are compliant with project requirements and Saudi Aramco standards
* Ensure all construction governance systems are implemented and consistently applied, including permit to work, SIMOPS, AWP, quality control, document control and materials management
* Plan and manage the full construction lifecycle from early set up through mobilisation, execution and demobilisation, aligned with manpower plans and workface requirements
* Maintain close alignment with the Project Director and functional leads across engineering, procurement and project controls to ensure an integrated delivery approach
* Lead construction input into commissioning, completions and handover, ensuring systems are delivered in line with turnover and operational readiness requirements
* Report regularly on construction performance, including HSSE, schedule, resources and commercial status, providing structured input to client and internal reviews
* Act in alignment with Project Director authority, escalating decisions where required in a timely and structured manner
* Maintain current knowledge of Saudi Aramco standards, regulatory requirements and EPC construction best practice, including developments in AWP and execution methodologies
* Demonstrate leadership behaviours aligned with company values, setting clear expectations for performance and professionalism across the construction organisation
* Accountable for implementation of HSSEQ management systems and full compliance with Saudi Aramco safety and regulatory requirements across the project
Education & Experience
* Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline; Chartered or Professional Engineering status preferred (CEng, PEng or equivalent)
* Demonstrated strong experience in oil & gas EPC construction with at least 5 years in a Senior Project Construction Manager or equivalent executive role on large‑scale brownfield EPC projects
* Prior direct experience managing EPC/EPCM projects of comparable scale and complexity for major National Oil Companies; Saudi Aramco brownfield project experience strongly preferred
* Demonstrated ability to embed HSE leadership into every level of the construction team and translate safety requirements into daily action
* AWP knowledge and practitioner‑level experience across the full AWP lifecycle from CWA definition through IWP release and workface execution
* Expert knowledge of brownfield construction SIMOPS, PTW, shutdown and train outage management in a live hydrocarbon processing environment
* Excellent oral, written, presentation and interpersonal communication skills; able to engage effectively from craft workforce to Saudi Aramco executive level
* MS Office proficiency (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and working knowledge of Primavera P6, AVEVA Workpack and associated AWP and digital project management platforms
* Works autonomously and with sound judgement under the pressure of a complex, multi‑phase EPC project; creates an environment of trust, accountability, and high performance across all construction disciplines
Communication
* Excellent command of the English language in both oral and written communication
Behaviour / Core Competencies
* Take ownership of the construction organisation, leading and developing the team, ensuring experience and good practice are shared and that right‑to‑left thinking is understood and applied in day‑to‑day delivery
* Create a culture where people are clear on expectations, accountable for performance, and focused on getting the job done properly
* Work closely with engineering, procurement, commissioning, client and operations teams, building effective working relationships across all interfaces and maintaining a strong, credible presence with stakeholders at all levels
HSSEQ
The Senior Construction Manager is accountable for the HSSE performance of the entire construction workforce, including direct staff, subcontractors and vendors, from early engineering through to final demobilisation. The Employee shall observe the Health, Safety, Sustainability, Environment and Quality rules of the Company, its clients and the governing authorities of the host country.
Equal Opportunity and Disability Access Statement
As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and abilities. We are a disability‑friendly employer and can make adjustments to support you to perform at your best during the recruitment process.
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