At Turner & Townsend we’re passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society.
Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects, in over 130 countries worldwide.
Our team is dynamic, innovative and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects in the world.
We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to be based in Kuwait City. This is an excellent opportunity for a talented professional to serve as the primary liaison between clients, contractors, consultants, and local regulatory authorities. Working independently from the client's office in Kuwait City, you will ensure effective project coordination, communication, and execution throughout the project lifecycle, with a focus on stakeholder management and on-site oversight.
- Represent the client in meetings with contractors, consultants, and regulatory authorities, advocating for client interests and project requirements, with fluency in Arabic to communicate effectively with local stakeholders
- Coordinate and communicate technical, commercial, and project requirements between all stakeholders.
- Monitor project progress through regular site visits and provide periodic progress reports.
- Identify, track, and escalate project risks, issues, delays, and technical concerns.
- Attend project coordination meetings and support resolution of outstanding actions.
- Follow up on permits, approvals, inspections, and utility connections with relevant authorities.
- Ensure compliance with project quality, safety, and client requirements.
- Support project completion, handover activities, and final walkthroughs.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field
- Minimum 5+ years of professional experience in project coordination, construction, or project management, preferably within the oil & gas sector
- Proven experience working in Kuwait with demonstrated knowledge of local standards, building codes, and regulatory requirements
- Established track record of direct engagement with Kuwaiti local authorities and government agencies
- Fluent Arabic speaker (essential requirement)
- Demonstrated proficiency in stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration
- Excellent communication, reporting, and presentation abilities
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail
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Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects:
It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time.
Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field
- At least 5 years of professional experience in project coordination, construction, or project management
- Experience within the oil and gas sector
- Professional experience working in Kuwait, including knowledge of local standards, building codes, and regulatory requirements
- Direct engagement experience with Kuwaiti local authorities and government agencies
- Fluency in Arabic
- Stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration experience
- Excellent communication, reporting, and presentation abilities
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail
What We Do
Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes. Together with our clients, we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources.
