The Senior Manager Design/Delivery - Public Realm at JASARA PMC will lead the planning, design, and execution of public realm projects to create vibrant, sustainable, and inclusive public spaces. This role is pivotal in managing the end-to-end delivery process, ensuring that all design and construction activities meet the highest quality standards, client expectations, and regulatory requirements.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign & Delivery LeadershipLead planning, mobilisation, and delivery of Public Realm projects, ensuring integration with wider city and programme delivery strategies. Oversee the development and implementation of Engineering and Design Management Plans aligned with programme objectives. Manage the full lifecycle from design through construction to handover, ensuring quality, safety, and performance targets are met.Technical Oversight & GovernanceLead governance and design review processes to ensure compliance with client requirements, standards, and specifications. Coordinate technical assurance activities in support of the FIDIC Engineer.Ensure consistency in delivery of all Public Realm elements incl. but not limited to; hardscape, softscape, lighting, security, and wayfinding across multiple projects. Stakeholder & Interface ManagementCoordinate with internal teams, delivery partners, and contractors to manage interfaces and achieve integrated delivery outcomes.Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders and programme partners. Programme & Commercial ManagementSupport procurement strategies and contractor onboarding to ensure alignment with delivery objectives.Monitor programme performance, identify risks, and implement mitigation measures to maintain schedule, cost, and quality targets.Contribute to innovative delivery approaches and continuous improvement across the Public Realm portfolio. Leadership & Team ManagementLead and manage multidisciplinary project teams, including assignment of responsibilities and performance oversight. Drive a high-performance culture through coaching, development, and clear accountability. Support recruitment and team capability development as required. Compliance & AssuranceEnsure full compliance with corporate governance, contractual obligations, safety requirements, and ethical standards. Promote best practice in health, safety, sustainability, and quality across all project activities.RequirementsEducation & ExperienceBachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.Chartered Engineer (or equivalent professional accreditation) preferred.Minimum 15 years’ experience in large-scale multidisciplinary and Public Realm projects.Proven experience delivering Public Realm projects across design and construction phases.Skills & CompetenciesTechnical & ProfessionalStrong experience in Public Realm design, procurement, and delivery within complex programmes.Knowledge of international standards and regional regulatory frameworks.Strong consultant and contractor management capability.Leadership & DeliveryDemonstrated leadership of multidisciplinary project teamsAbility to operate effectively in complex stakeholder and matrix environments Strong problem-solving capabilities, including delivery of complex engineering solutions. Behavioural CompetenciesExcellent communication and stakeholder engagement skillsStrong negotiation and conflict resolution ability.High level of organisation, prioritisation, and time management.Ability to coach, mentor, and develop high-performing teams.Additional Experience (Desirable)Experience working in the Middle East or on giga/mega projectsInfrastructure and city-scale delivery experienceExperience within integrated client/PMC delivery environments
The Senior Manager Design/Delivery - Public Realm at JASARA PMC will lead the planning, design, and execution of public realm projects to create vibrant, sustainable, and inclusive public spaces. This role is pivotal in managing the end-to-end delivery process, ensuring that all design and construction activities meet the highest quality standards, client expectations, and regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Design & Delivery Leadership
- Lead planning, mobilisation, and delivery of Public Realm projects, ensuring integration with wider city and programme delivery strategies.
- Oversee the development and implementation of Engineering and Design Management Plans aligned with programme objectives.
- Manage the full lifecycle from design through construction to handover, ensuring quality, safety, and performance targets are met.
Technical Oversight & Governance
- Lead governance and design review processes to ensure compliance with client requirements, standards, and specifications.
- Coordinate technical assurance activities in support of the FIDIC Engineer.
- Ensure consistency in delivery of all Public Realm elements incl. but not limited to; hardscape, softscape, lighting, security, and wayfinding across multiple projects.
Stakeholder & Interface Management
- Coordinate with internal teams, delivery partners, and contractors to manage interfaces and achieve integrated delivery outcomes.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders and programme partners.
Programme & Commercial Management
- Support procurement strategies and contractor onboarding to ensure alignment with delivery objectives.
- Monitor programme performance, identify risks, and implement mitigation measures to maintain schedule, cost, and quality targets.
- Contribute to innovative delivery approaches and continuous improvement across the Public Realm portfolio.
Leadership & Team Management
- Lead and manage multidisciplinary project teams, including assignment of responsibilities and performance oversight.
- Drive a high-performance culture through coaching, development, and clear accountability.
- Support recruitment and team capability development as required.
Compliance & Assurance
- Ensure full compliance with corporate governance, contractual obligations, safety requirements, and ethical standards.
- Promote best practice in health, safety, sustainability, and quality across all project activities.
Requirements
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
- Chartered Engineer (or equivalent professional accreditation) preferred.
- Minimum 15 years’ experience in large-scale multidisciplinary and Public Realm projects.
- Proven experience delivering Public Realm projects across design and construction phases.
Skills & Competencies
- Technical & Professional
- Strong experience in Public Realm design, procurement, and delivery within complex programmes.
- Knowledge of international standards and regional regulatory frameworks.
- Strong consultant and contractor management capability.
- Leadership & Delivery
- Demonstrated leadership of multidisciplinary project teams
- Ability to operate effectively in complex stakeholder and matrix environments
- Strong problem-solving capabilities, including delivery of complex engineering solutions.
- Behavioural Competencies
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Strong negotiation and conflict resolution ability.
- High level of organisation, prioritisation, and time management.
- Ability to coach, mentor, and develop high-performing teams.
- Additional Experience (Desirable)
- Experience working in the Middle East or on giga/mega projects
- Infrastructure and city-scale delivery experience
- Experience within integrated client/PMC delivery environments
Jasara was established as a joint venture between Aramco, Jacobs, and the Public Investment Fund with an ambition to be the premier Program Management Company in Saudi Arabia and the MENA region. The JV Agreement was signed at the Arab Islamic American Summit in May 2017.Vision To be the premier project management company that drives sustainable development and innovation within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.Mission To deliver world-class project management solutions that enhance the quality of life in Saudi Arabia, leveraging the combined expertise of our partners in engineering, technology, and investment. We commit to exceeding Our clients expectations through efficient project delivery, sustainable practices, and a focus on local communities.ValuesGrowthLegacyLocalizationSustainability
Jasara was established as a joint venture between Aramco, Jacobs, and the Public Investment Fund with an ambition to be the premier Program Management Company in Saudi Arabia and the MENA region. The JV Agreement was signed at the Arab Islamic American Summit in May 2017.
Vision
To be the premier project management company that drives sustainable development and innovation within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Mission
To deliver world-class project management solutions that enhance the quality of life in Saudi Arabia, leveraging the combined expertise of our partners in engineering, technology, and investment. We commit to exceeding Our clients expectations through efficient project delivery, sustainable practices, and a focus on local communities.
Values
- Growth
- Legacy
- Localization
- Sustainability
