Technical Manager

Role SummaryThe Technical Manager leads technical and design coordination across Recchie's fit-out and construction projects, starting with the HRH project in Riyadh. You will turn design intent into coordinated, buildable packages that are approved on time and delivered in line with the programme.This is a contractor-side leadership role. You will head the technical team, act as the main technical interface with consultants, clients and authorities, and drive value engineering that protects quality, cost and schedule.Key ResponsibilitiesTechnical leadershipLead, mentor and allocate work across the multidisciplinary technical team (architectural, MEP, structural and BIM).Set technical standards, review processes and quality controls for all deliverables.Act as the senior technical point of contact for clients, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers.Design coordinationLead multidisciplinary coordination to produce integrated, buildable packages.Identify and resolve design clashes using Revit and Navisworks models and coordination meetings.Review design documents for constructability, compliance and alignment with the programme.Documentation and approvalsManage the full RFI, shop drawing, material submittal and approval cycle.Track submittal status and turnaround so approvals support the construction programme.Secure authority approvals and permits in coordination with consultants and local authorities in KSA.Value engineering and commercial supportDrive value engineering initiatives that deliver measurable cost and time savings without compromising design intent or quality.Support the commercial team on variations, technical evaluations of subcontractor and supplier offers, and procurement packages.Delivery supportWork between site and office to resolve technical issues quickly and keep works moving.Align technical deliverables with project schedules and flag risks early to project management and leadership.Support handover, including as-built drawings, O&M documentation and close-out.Required SkillsWorking knowledge of Revit and Navisworks.Proven value engineering experience with demonstrable savings.Experience obtaining authority approvals in KSA.Technical judgement: makes sound, buildable decisions under programme pressure.Leadership: builds and motivates a high-performing technical team.Stakeholder management: works confidently with clients, consultants, authorities and subcontractors.Commercial awareness: understands the cost and schedule impact of technical choices.Problem solving: resolves clashes and site issues quickly and practically.Communication: clear and persuasive in both English and Arabic.Required QualificationsBachelor's degree in Architecture or Civil/Architectural Engineering, with eligibility for Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE) registration.Strong contractor-side background (main contractor or premium fit-out firm) with a credible delivery track record.Fluent English and Arabic, written and spoken.Willing to be based in Riyadh and to travel to the UAE as required.KSA residents with a transferable Iqama are preferred.Preferred QualificationsExposure to Saudi giga-projects.PMP certification and/or working knowledge of FIDIC contracts.Experience with Primavera P6.Active SCE registration.Availability to join within one month.Experience Requirement15+ years of experience in construction, fit-out or design-and-build, including at least 5 years in a senior technical management role. Hands-on delivery experience in Saudi Arabia within the past five years, ideally on mixed-use, retail, hospitality or high-end commercial projects valued at USD 20M or more.Location / Work ModeRiyadh, Saudi Arabia (site and office based), with travel to the UAE as required.Salary / BenefitsCompetitive package, to be discussed during the process.