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Alastair Hayes, Project Director

Alastair Hayes

Project Director·HanmiGlobal Co.

Saudi Arabia

Master's degree, Leadership And Management

Work experience

Total years of experience: 36 years, 11 months

Project Director

October 2024 - December 2025

HanmiGlobal Co.

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

October 2024 - December 2025

Hanmi Global KSA are a diverse Project Management Global leader within the construction industry, focusing on PMC, CSC, and PMM within KSA.

Directed NEOM Residential Community developments, achieving 100% milestone completion across a $2.5 billion portfolio, delivered on schedule and within budget.

Led project execution and design coordination for Diriyah Gates mixed-use, deluxe residential, and Grand Mosque South & Gardens development, improving design and procurement efficiency by 18% through proactive planning and digital progress tracking.

Delivered measurable cost efficiencies by optimizing resource allocation, identifying SAR 5.6 million (USD 1.5M) in savings via earned value management and financial performance monitoring.

Strengthened stakeholder collaboration and project governance frameworks, resulting in a 25% improvement in client satisfaction and faster issue resolution.

Enhanced reporting transparency and control through digital platforms, improving KPI visibility and executive decision support.

Championed a culture of safety and sustainability across all delivery phases, achieving zero lost-time incidents and full compliance with Vision 2030 environmental standards.

Company industry:
Project & Construction Planning

Chief of Projects & Contracts Manager

January 2023 - January 2024

Mellors Group Events

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

January 2023 - January 2024

Mellors Entertainment are a Mobile Theme Park Construction Specialist Company working from Conception, Build, to Operations and Management.

Delivered strategic oversight for GCC-wide portfolio, including Riyadh Season’s $ 100M Blvd World project.

Managed 55 mobile theme park assets worth $250 million.

Lead 4 x 12 week PMO Builds, Operations, Contract Negotiations, and Change Management Initiatives, achieving 100% Milestone completion.

Drove logistics optimisation across build and deconstruction phases, increasing efficiency by 20%.

Company industry:
Sales Outsourcing

Consultant Project Manager

October 2022 - January 2023

TAG International

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

October 2022 - January 2023

TAG International is a leading global security and resilience consultancy and a Centre of Excellence for national and community security.

Achieved 95% delivery success on 2 compliant UK Government and private security projects by directing project execution and adherence to standards.

Directed resource allocation and managed planning, cost control, and reporting across security projects with budgets totaling £100 million.

Strengthened cross-functional collaboration, resulting in 95% of projects delivered on time and under budget.

Company industry:
Law Enforcement & Civil Defence
Job role:
Security

Training & Facilities Manager

October 2019 - December 2021

KBR

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

October 2019 - December 2021

The KBR delivers future-forward science, technology and engineering solutions and mission-critical services that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most important objectives.

Oversaw operations of 120+ communication facilities for the Saudi Arabian National Guard and the UK MOD.

Led $800M/year training operations; optimized maintenance schedules and service delivery performance.

Drove revenue growth through commercial initiatives and strategic relationship management.

Company industry:
Oil & Gas

Regional Communications Training & Facilities Manager

October 2019 - December 2021

KBR

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

October 2019 - December 2021

The KBR delivers future-forward science, technology and engineering solutions and mission-critical services that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most important objectives.

Managed operations of 120+ facilities for the Saudi National Guard and UK MOD, overseeing training environments and support services.

Increased training operations performance by 25% on an $800M annual budget through improved scheduling and resource allocation.

Achieved $10M annual growth by developing strategic partnerships and targeted initiatives for KBR training services.

Company industry:
Oil & Gas

Project / Contracts Manager

October 2018 - October 2019

Saudi Aramco EnergyVentures

Dammam, Saudi Arabia

October 2018 - October 2019

Saudi Arabian Oil Company, is a majority state-owned petroleum and natural gas company that is the national oil company of Saudi Arabia.

Managed $500M community development projects for expatriate housing and recreational facilities.

Mobilized 350+ personnel, ensuring compliance with labor laws and Saudization mandates.

Delivered high-profile commercial redevelopment and events with exceptional stakeholder satisfaction.

Company industry:
Oil & Gas

General Manager

January 2014 - January 2018

Sports Direct Fitness

Manchester, United Kingdom

January 2014 - January 2018

Sports Direct (part of Frasers Group) is the UKs largest sporting and fitness goods retailer.
Delivered interior design, procurement, and asset management for 3 retail and fitness clubs, managing budgets of £1 million each.

Managed stakeholder relationships and conflict resolution for Sports Direct Fitness & Retail.

Supervised all HSE and FM services, including building systems and maintenance schedules across 3 sites
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Exceeded sales targets by 25% annually, leading to Manager of the Year awards in 2014 and 2015.

Company industry:
Sports & Outdoor Activities

Director

January 1998 - January 2018

British Boxing Board of Control Ltd (BBBC)

Cardiff, United Kingdom

January 1998 - January 2018

Regulatory & Supervisory Body for Professional Boxing, United Kingdom & Global Events. Conception, Build, Operations & Management to De-Mobilisation. Representing World Sanctioning Bodies Inc:

Directed operations from conception through demobilisation for over 2500 global boxing events, ensuring compliance with BBBC guidelines.

Supervised regulation of 250+ sanctioned boxing events annually for major federations, including British, Commonwealth, European, and world organizations.

Represented 5 world sanctioning bodies, including WBC, WBO, WBA, IBF, and IBO, expanding UK presence across 5 global regions.

Achieved a sell-out attendance of 105, 000 at the Greatest Promotion USA event at Dallas Cowboys Stadium, managing operations comprehensively.

Company industry:
Entertainment

Project Manager

January 2011 - January 2014

Elite Tactical Limited Liability Company

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

January 2011 - January 2014

Elite Tactical, a UAE leader, offers innovative Reality-Based Training (RBT) for military, police, and law enforcement in the Gulf and Middle East.

Led project team recruitment and facilities design with architectural SMEs for Abu Dhabi Police Officers Academy recreational development.

Reduced project costs by $750, 000 by leading recruitment and facility design for Abu Dhabi Police Officers Academy.

Managed recruitment of 300 UAE and expatriate staff, ensuring 100% instructor pass rate at training facilities.

Delivered entire project lifecycle for recreational development and training equipment on schedule, under budget.

Company industry:
Law Enforcement & Civil Defence

Warrant Officer Class 1 Regimental Sergeant Major (RSM)

January 1987 - January 2011

British Army

London, United Kingdom

January 1987 - January 2011

Rose from private soldier to RSM, advising on discipline, standards, and ethos. Leads and mentors, fostering high conduct and supporting soldier and officer development.

Ranked in the Top 1 % of British Army Non-Commissioned Officers.

Led 1200 soldiers as RSM Royal Army Physical Training Corps, maintaining operational readiness.

Improved discipline adherence by 20% by advising on standards and mentoring over 1200 soldiers and officers.

Company industry:
Military & Defense

Education

City & Guilds London

April 2008

April 2008

Master's degree, Leadership And Management

United Kingdom

The Manchester Metropolitan University

September 1999

September 1999

Bachelor's degree, Bachelor of Science

United Kingdom

Skills

Operations Management
Expert
Operations Management
Expert
General Management
Expert
General Management
Expert
Leadership
Expert
Leadership
Expert
Project Management
Expert
Project Management
Expert
Contracts
Expert
Contracts
Expert
OPERATIONS
Expert
OPERATIONS
Expert
SCHEDULING
Expert
SCHEDULING
Expert
Project Leadership
Expert
Project Leadership
Expert
PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT
Expert
PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT
Expert
BUDGETING
Expert
BUDGETING
Expert
CONTRACT MANAGEMENT
Expert
CONTRACT MANAGEMENT
Expert
DEVELOPMENT
Expert
DEVELOPMENT
Expert
EVENT MANAGEMENT
Expert
EVENT MANAGEMENT
Expert
LEADERSHIP
Expert
LEADERSHIP
Expert
Critical Thinking
Expert
Critical Thinking
Expert
Contracts & Project Management
Expert
Contracts & Project Management
Expert
Analytical Problem Analysis & Resolution
Expert
Analytical Problem Analysis & Resolution
Expert
Leadership & Management
Expert
Leadership & Management
Expert
Detail Orientated,
Expert
Detail Orientated,
Expert
Communication Skills
Expert
Communication Skills
Expert
Adaptability
Expert
Adaptability
Expert
Customer Service
Expert
Customer Service
Expert
Decision Making
Expert
Decision Making
Expert
Team Work
Expert
Team Work
Expert
IMPLEMENT PROJECTS
Expert
IMPLEMENT PROJECTS
Expert
CERTIFIED SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER
Expert
CERTIFIED SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER
Expert
BUILDING CODES
Intermediate
BUILDING CODES
Intermediate
IT INFRASTRUCTURE
Intermediate
IT INFRASTRUCTURE
Intermediate
PLANNING
Expert
PLANNING
Expert
PROCUREMENT
Expert
PROCUREMENT
Expert
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Expert
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Expert
COMMISSIONING
Intermediate
COMMISSIONING
Intermediate
CONCEPTUALIZATION
Intermediate
CONCEPTUALIZATION
Intermediate
CROSS FUNCTIONAL PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
CROSS FUNCTIONAL PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
DESIGN MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
DESIGN MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
GOVERNANCE
Intermediate
GOVERNANCE
Intermediate
LEADERSHIP
Intermediate
LEADERSHIP
Intermediate
PROCUREMENT
Intermediate
PROCUREMENT
Intermediate
PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT
Intermediate
STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT
Intermediate

Languages

English

Native Speaker

Memberships

Project Management Institute

Project Management

January 2018

Training and Certifications

Certifications
Environmental Awareness
TWC/S (Temporary Works Coordinator & Supervisor)
SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme)
PMP Construction Management Modules
ISO 9001:2015 Auditor
Practical Application Generation AI Users
Construction Senior Management Level 7 (MCIOB Current)
PMO-CP (Certified Professional)
PMP (Project Management Professional) Certificate
Environmental Awareness
TWC/S (TemporaryWorks Coordinator & Supervisor)
SMSTS (Site Management SafetyTraining Scheme)
Practical Application Generation AI Users in Project Management
Management.
PMO-CP (Certified Profesional)
Project Management Professional PMP
Jun 2021