General Manager – Engineering & Construction (Arabic Speaker)

About the role

We are looking for an experienced General Manager to lead business operations, drive sustainable growth, and take overall responsibility for revenue, profitability, operational performance, and strategic objectives. The ideal candidate will be an experienced engineering professional who has progressed into senior business leadership, with strong exposure to business management, project management, project controls, commercial management, contract negotiations, business development, and P&L responsibility.

Key responsibilities

• Lead overall business operations and achieve revenue and profitability targets
• Develop and execute business strategies for sustainable growth
• Advise senior management on commercial, operational, and strategic matters
• Oversee project management, project controls, resource planning, and cost management
• Lead major commercial and contractual negotiations
• Identify new business opportunities and support market expansion
• Build and maintain relationships with key clients, consultants, contractors, and business partners
• Monitor business performance and implement corrective actions where required
• Drive organizational development, employee performance, and leadership initiatives
• Strengthen operational processes, controls, policies, and procedures
• Manage business risks and support strategic decision‑making
• Maintain high standards of HSE, quality, compliance, and customer satisfaction
• Represent the company in key client and stakeholder meetings

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (mandatory)
• MBA or relevant Master’s degree (preferred)
• 15+ years of experience in engineering, construction, contracting or related industry
• Minimum 6 years in a senior management position such as General Manager, Business Manager or Operations Manager
• Proven experience managing P&L, revenue, profitability and business operations
• Strong commercial and contractual knowledge
• Experience in project management and project controls
• Demonstrated business development and market expansion experience
• Excellent client and stakeholder management capabilities
• Strong understanding of HSE and quality requirements within engineering/construction environments