Technical Manager – Contracts & Procurement (Saudi Arabia) Jeddah

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Accounting, or Construction Management. A minimum of 15 years of experience in contract management and procurement, specifically within the context of Saudi government regulations, is required.

Job Summary

Delivering world-class infrastructure, buildings, and environmental solutions
Be part of shaping our business and driving innovation initiatives

About SJ Group:
Surbana Jurong Group is a leading global urban, infrastructure, and managed services consulting firm. With a strong presence across Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and beyond, we deliver integrated solutions across the entire project lifecycle—from planning and design to delivery and asset management.

About the Role:
We are looking for an experienced Technical Manager – Contracts & Procurement to oversee contract management and procurement activities for major projects, particularly those governed by Saudi government procurement regulations.

Key Responsibilities:
Lead contract management and procurement activities for government projects.
Manage procurement processes from tender announcement through evaluation, award, and contract signing.
Ensure compliance with the Saudi Government Tenders and Procurement Law and applicable procurement procedures.
Review tender documents, contract conditions, procurement submissions, and commercial documentation.
Manage contract administration, variations, change orders, claims, and contractual correspondence.
Develop and implement contract management procedures, policies, and best practices.
Monitor contractual obligations and address commercial and contractual risks.
Coordinate with clients, government entities, procurement teams, and project stakeholders on contractual matters.

Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Accounting, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
Minimum 15 years of experience in contract management and procurement for government projects.
Demonstrated experience in procurement processes, including tendering, evaluation, award, and contract signing.
Strong knowledge of Saudi Government Tenders and Procurement Law and associated government procurement procedures.
Experience in contract administration, tendering regulations, variations, change orders, claims, and commercial contract management.
Previous experience working with government entities or organisations managing projects subject to Saudi government procurement regulations.

Why Join SJ?
Join a global, multidisciplinary consultancy shaping sustainable, people-centric environments across 40+ countries. Contribute to major infrastructure programmes through effective procurement, commercial management, and contractual governance.

All recruitment activities are handled by our internal Talent Acquisition Team, and this role currently does not require agency input.

Please do not forward resumes directly to SJ employees/managers; we do not accept unsolicited resumes and are not responsible for any associated fees.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
At Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world!

Responsibilities

The Technical Manager will lead contract management and procurement activities for government projects while ensuring compliance with Saudi procurement laws. They are responsible for managing the full tender lifecycle, including evaluation, contract administration, and the mitigation of commercial and contractual risks.

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