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We Are WSP

Working for WSP in Saudi Arabia opens doors to a whole new world of opportunities. We are privileged to be delivering ambitious, career-defining project’s which will lay the foundation for social, cultural, and economic empowerment of a nation and the world.

Dean McGrail - CEO, WSP Middle East

“As we embark on helping drive the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s transformation plans, one word resonates more than any other: Ambition – ambition to succeed, ambition to thrive, and ambition to take a leading position in the world. By joining WSP in Saudi Arabia, not only will you have the chance to expand your career horizons – you will join the world’s leading changemakers in pushing the boundaries of modern-day engineering, delivering world first marvels, and adopting our collective ambition to make the impossible, possible.”

Our focus on Saudization

As a future-focused consultancy that aims to challenge the status quo in everything it does, WSP Middle East see it as our responsibility to support the vision for Saudization and empower the nation’s homegrown talent.

Saudization

Our business currently has a large number of highly-talented Saudi nationals in KSA, and we envision this number growing substantially in the years ahead. In addition, we have been recruiting local KSA engineering graduates for several years now, many from some of the best engineering universities in the world, and we are proud of the fact that many have gone on to have successful careers.

Our KSA legal entities and associated companies meet or exceed the Minimum 20% Saudization requirement for Engineering and our Nitaqat status in active entities is never less than mid Green.

KSA Accelerated Graduate Development… Helping engineer industry pathways in the kingdom

Jobs of the future, today: Our Accelerated Graduate Development programme provides Saudi graduates with hands-on experience on some of the kingdom’s most iconic projects.

Launched in 2021, the programme exemplifies our commitment to developing Saudi’s leaders of tomorrow and aims to offer participants’ with mentoring and real world skill development to help fulfill the vast economic and social development in KSA.

Jafar Alsenan, Client Services Lead, Project Management Services

“As Saudi Arabia opens its doors to the world, I am proud to be playing a role in the social and economic empowerment of my country, as well as inspiring future generations to be part of something amazing as the Kingdom’s giga-projects take shape. As a nation, this is our time to help deliver new sectors, preserve our rich heritage, create new experiences, and foster a culture of knowledge sharing with the international community that will enable the people of Saudi Arabia to accomplish new opportunities.”

Be a Pioneer... and shape iconic projects

Saudi Arabia is undergoing rapid transformation unlike anything the world has witnessed in recent history. Driven by the visionary guidance of Saudi’s pioneering leaders, and in line with the ambition of Saudi Vision 2030, the country’s expansive mega-projects are laying a blueprint for how to design, build, and imagine the future.

Are you ready to pioneer tomorrow?

 

 

Darren Hodkinson, Project Director, Riyadh, KSA

“I moved to Riyadh in 2019, directly from the UK, with a very open mind of what to expect. I love travel and like to experience different cultures, so other than the fantastically exciting project opportunities in the Kingdom, I was also looking forward to exploring more of Saudi Arabia and the wider GCC region.

“It is a very exciting time to be here; Vision 2030 is driving some amazing world-leading developments and the pace of change in the country is absorbing, life is so much better than I anticipated, and I feel humbled to be helping create a legacy for future generations in the Kingdom.”

Our Project Experience in KSA

Some of our key clients in KSA include: TRSDC, AMAALA, Rua Al Madinah, KKIA, Riyadh metro, KAFD, Qiddiya and NEOM. 
Take a look at the examples of our projects below.

The Red Sea Project

The Red Sea Project aims to redefine the global standard for regenerative tourism and is one of the three Giga Projects aimed at diversifying Saudi Arabia’s economy in line with the 2030 Vision. WSP is proud to be delivering a wide range of multi-discipline professional consultancy services for The Red Sea Development Company across multiple assets within this exquisite luxury tourism destination.

KING KHALID INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

This project intends to upgrade the Sewage network, and expand wastewater treatment plant (UWN) at King Khalid International Airport (KKIA) and replace and install new fuel loops in Terminal 3 and Terminal 4 and another additional loop for concourse H.

RIYADH METRO

The Riyadh Metro network consists of six lines with a length of 176 km, designed to high technical and design specifications and uses an automated train system (driverless). It also comprises 85 main and secondary stations – including four iconic stations at King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD), Olaya, Western Station and Qasr Al Hokm Downtown – and seven depots and maintenance centres.

Live in a vibrant society… where rich culture and family values run deep.

Living in Saudi Arabia is a rewarding experience. Besides career progression and benefits, you and your family can access world-class education, healthcare, and a safe, secure close-knit community to call home. This is your once in a career opportunity to seize adventure, foster new friendships, and discover unseen opportunities.

Are you ready to step into the future?

Lindsay Mellum, Project Manager, Property & Buildings, KSA

“Moving to Saudi had this kind of unfair reputation of being a ‘hardship posting’, so when I first went, I was blown away at how much I liked Riyadh. After being in Dubai for 13 years, it felt like the new frontier, the Wild West. I starting going there weekly in 2019 as the Project Manager on site for the KAFD project, and have already seen it change so much.

There are so many opportunities for adventure without leaving the country – the desert, the Red Sea, the archaeological sites, the mountains and I find people really band together as an expat community. Being in Saudi right now, it feels like you’re at the start of something – it’s not always an easy place to be, but if trailblazing was easy, the road would already be paved.”

The world at your doorstep… are you ready for new horizons?

Home to bustling wadi canyons, towering peaks, and an oasis of outdoor adventures, Saudi Arabia offers a world of opportunity for thrill seekers and nature enthusiasts alike.

Choose your adventure

Ciaran Scanlon, Director of Infrastructure - Project Management Services, KSA

“Although many believe Saudi Arabia to be challenging, the experiences I have encountered include visiting some of the most natural and unspoilt coral reefs in the world, beautiful coastlines, breath-taking landscapes, arid desert, all combined with incredible urban revivals. The way Saudi Arabia is shaping and opening up is making every day more akin to many urban conurbations with new and exciting facilities but whilst retaining a heritage, culture and landscape that is unspoilt and witnessed by few.”

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