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Jonathan Le Bihan, Infrastructure Director

Jonathan Le Bihan

Infrastructure Director ·Qiddiya

United Kingdom

Bachelor's degree, Engineering Science

Work experience

Total years of experience: 34 years, 7 months

Infrastructure Director

May 2023 - July 2024

Qiddiya

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

May 2023 - July 2024

Responsible for leading the development of all infrastructure and MEP activities for primary and secondary infrastructure in the largest district in Qiddiya covering some 11.7 square kilometers by developing guidelines, reviewing designs and design modifications, and acting as a Centre of Excellence to ensure that the proposed designs support the development visions.
Develop and direct the implementation of the district strategy ensuring alignment to the company’s vision, mission, and corporate objectives.
Ensure that the strategy and associated strategic plans are developed implemented in line with the company’s mission and mandate.
Ensure the provision of subject matter expertise and provide counsel to the district leadership in all related areas to facilitate delivery of the district.
Company industry:
Real Estate
Job role:
Civil Engineering

Director of Infrastructure

May 2023 - July 2024

Qiddiya Investment Company

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

May 2023 - July 2024

Led the development of all infrastructure and MEP activities for primary and secondary infrastructure, including wet & dry utilities, road networks & junctions, public transport and mobility solutions, structures, ICT systems, Smart Technologies, Security strategies and systems, and civic assets including Fire Stations, Ambulance Stations for the largest district in Qiddiya covering 11.7 square kilometers in the heart of the new City. Responsible for directing the actions of the Lead Design Consultants in coordination with the Masterplanners to ensure delivery of the Detailed Masterplan for the District. Developed guidelines, reviewed designs, and managed design modifications to ensure alignment with development visions. Provided subject matter expertise and counsel to district leadership to facilitate successful delivery of the district. Developed procurement strategies and led the tender process for initial implementation contracts including Topographic Survey, Geotechnical Investigations, Mass Grading Contracts. Prepared procurement strategies for appointment of the Executive Engineer along with Construction Services Contracts for Supervision and Cost Consultants works.
Company industry:
Entertainment

Infrastructure Design Director

March 2022 - March 2023

Saudi Downtown Company

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

March 2022 - March 2023

Responsible for leading the development of all infrastructure and MEP activities for primary and secondary infrastructure in 12 Downtowns by developing guidelines, reviewing designs and design modifications, and acting as a Centre of Excellence to ensure that the proposed designs support the development visions.
Develop and direct the implementation of the department strategy ensuring alignment to the company’s vision, mission, and corporate objectives.
Ensure that the strategy and associated strategic plans are developed implemented in line with the company’s mission and mandate.
Ensure the provision of subject matter expertise and provide counsel to the company leadership in all related areas to facilitate delivery of the company’s strategic aims.
Company industry:
Real Estate
Job role:
Construction and Building

Director of Infrastructure Design

March 2022 - March 2023

SAUDI DOWNTOWN COMPANY

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

March 2022 - March 2023

Responsible for leading the development of all infrastructure and MEP activities for primary and secondary infrastructure in 12 Downtowns by developing guidelines, reviewing designs and design modifications, and acting as a Centre of Excellence to ensure that the proposed designs support the development visions.

Continued… Civil Engineer

Develop and direct the implementation of the department strategy ensuring alignment to the companys vision, mission, and corporate objectives.
Ensure that the strategy and associated strategic plans are developed implemented in line with the companys mission and mandate.
Ensure the provision of subject matter expertise and provide counsel to the company leadership in all related areas to facilitate delivery of the companys strategic aims.
Company industry:
Real Estate

Master Planner Infrastructure Design Director

January 2020 - March 2022

AECOM

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

January 2020 - March 2022

Project Director and Lead Client Point of Contact for the Stage 1 AlUla Infrastructure Master Plan. Responsible for the delivery of the Concept of Operations Report which introduced the concepts for Transport & Mobility, Power and Energy, Potable Water Supply, Wastewater Treatment & Disposal, Water Resources, Hydrology and Flooding, Solid Waste Management, Digital Infrastructure, Telecoms and Environment & Sustainability for the ongoing development of AlUla’s Heritage Areas and main population centres covering a total area of approximately 25, 000 km2.
Project Manager for the Ashar Valley Infrastructure Development, which is a Design & Build Contract to expand raw and potable water networks, improve water treatment and bring ICT services to four resorts in the Ashar Valley along with the Maraya Concert Hall.
Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Construction and Building

Masterplanner Infrastructure Design Director

January 2020 - March 2022

AECOM Arabia

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

January 2020 - March 2022

Appointed as Project Director and Lead Client Point of Contact for the Stage 1 AlUla Infrastructure Master Plan. Responsible for the delivery of the Concept of Operations Report which introduced the concepts for Transport & Mobility, Power and Energy, Potable Water Supply, Wastewater Treatment & Disposal, Water Resources, Hydrology and Flooding, Solid Waste Management, Digital Infrastructure, Telecoms and Environment & Sustainability for the ongoing development of AlUlas Heritage Areas and main population centres covering a total area of approximately 25, 000 km2.

Project Manager for the Ashar Valley Infrastructure Development, which is a Design & Build Contract to expand raw and potable water networks, improve water treatment and bring ICT services to four resorts in the Ashar Valley along with the Maraya Concert Hall.

Project Manager for the Ashar Valley Security Upgrades which is a project to integrate the resort security, surveillance and access control for Ashar.
Company industry:
General Engineering Consultancy

Project Manager

July 2010 - August 2018

Dar al Handasah

Beirut, Lebanon

July 2010 - August 2018

Dar al Handasah



Lebanon: Projects Director - Transportation


Madinat al Arab, Dubai Waterfront,
Project Manager for the development of the infrastructure designs for a project with a total development area of around 510 hectares. The scope of the project will also include testing & verification of existing work as well as carrying out remedial work to the partially completed services network. The infrastructure system in the scope of work included: 1. Updated Traffic Study and Road network including earthworks, paving, signage & markings 2. Water supply network 3. Sewage collection & disposal system including three pumping stations 4. Stormwater & subsurface drainage system 5. Irrigation network including reservoirs & pumping stations 6. Power supply & street lighting 7. Chilled water network & associated control system.
Company industry:
Civil Engineering
Job role:
Management

Projects Manager (Transportation)

July 2010 - August 2018

Dar Al-Handasah

Beirut, Lebanon

July 2010 - August 2018

Responsible for the management of the design process for major transportation schemes and for the development of the transportation aspects of major development projects across the GCC region and in West Africa. The role includes liaison with Clients, Government offices, Utilities authorities, Contractors and sub-consultants. Delivered in-depth support to numerous projects including Ritz Carlton Hotel and Towers, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Tarsheed Hospital, and Qatar Airways Integrated Training Centre.

Key Projects: Madinat al Arab, Dubai Waterfront, UAE Budget: £150M
• Team Size: 30 Staff
• Methodology/Tools: AutoCad, Civil 3D, VISSIM, TRANSYT & MSOffice (Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint)
• Supervised all aspects of infrastructure design and created cost-effective plans for updating water/road/irrigation/drainage/power supply networks across a development area of 510 ha.
• Developed proposals for temporary and permanent connections to the wider Dubai highway network and designs for interim construction allowing for phased development of the project area.
Company industry:
Business Consultancy Services

Senior Infrastructure Manager

February 2007 - November 2009

BOVIS LEND LEASE INTERNATIONAL

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

February 2007 - November 2009

Reviewed and managed consultants submissions of highway, electrical, mechanical, and infrastructure designs. Co-ordinated with key stakeholders including the client, third party consultants, services authorities, and other statutory bodies. Maintained accurate records of monthly progress meetings. Prepared proposal submissions for tenders regarding new works. Key Projects: SmartCity, Kalkara, Malta Budget: $655m
• Team Size: 10 staff, 5 consultant organisations
• Managed infrastructure master planning and design inputs for underground parking, highways, and other utilities.
• Managed design inputs for electrical and mechanical elements for 15 multi-storey commercial retail and hotel buildings and 72 residential villas and townhouses.
• Established active collaboration with consultants and client representatives to effectively track workshop progress, costs, and reports.
Chartered Civil Engineer
Company industry:
Construction & Building

Senior Infrastructure Manager

January 2007 - November 2009

Bovis Lend Lease

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

January 2007 - November 2009

SmartCity Malta - $655m
Responsible for the management of Masterplanning and design inputs for infrastructure (including highways, underground parking and utilities) and MEP installations for a 38 Ha mixed use (Commercial, Retail, Leisure and Residential) Business Park on the Island of Malta. Duties include liaison with Client Representatives and Consultants staff, reporting, programme and cost management and organisation, management and reporting of workshops and progress.
Responsible for overall management of the design phase of the project in Dubai from
Company industry:
Business Consultancy Services
Job role:
Management

Market Sector Manager

November 1995 - February 2007

Halcrow Group LTD

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

November 1995 - February 2007

Market Sector Manager for the Dubai Highways Group, covering not only highways developments but also the civil works for land and property development schemes. In addition to project related tasks including preparation and monitoring of budgets and programmes, his role was expanded to included overall responsibility for bids, projects, resources and operations for a regional market including Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Oman, Syria, Jordan, Iraq, Lebanon and Libya. The role included liaison with Clients, Utilities authorities, Contractors and sub-consultants, as well as staff recruitment and deployment.

Project Manager for projects including:
• DubaiLand - $735m
• TECOM International Media Production Zone - $87m
• La Ville Contemporaine (Business Bay, The Lagoons & Dubai Healthcare City Phase II) - $800m
• Al Jadaf - $125m
• 3 Areas in Dubailand - $145m
• Dubai International Financial Centre - $50m
• Improvement of Al Garhoud Bridge Corridor - $130m

Additional Experience
Company industry:
Business Consultancy Services

Market Sector Manager

December 1995 - January 2007

Halcrow International

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

December 1995 - January 2007

Market Sector Manager for the Dubai Highways Group, covering not only highways developments but also the civil works for land and property development schemes. In addition to project related tasks including preparation and monitoring of budgets and programmes, his role was expanded to included overall responsibility for bids, projects, resources and operations for a regional market including Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Oman, Syria, Jordan, Iraq, Lebanon and Libya. The role includes liaison with Clients, Utilities authorities, Contractors and sub-consultants; as well as staff recruitment and deployment.

Key Projects:
3 Areas in Dubailand - $145m
Business Bay, The Lagoons & Dubai Healthcare City Phase II - $800m
DubaiLand - $735m
Palm Jumeirah
Improvement of Al Garhoud Bridge Corridor - $130m
Company industry:
Civil Engineering
Job role:
Management

Senior project engineer

August 1994 - December 1995

Acer Freeman Fox International

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

August 1994 - December 1995

Project manager and designer for highways projects including:
Roads in Jebel Ali Free Zone
Garhoud Interchange
Beniyas Interchange
Roads and Sikkas in Al Ras
Company industry:
Civil Engineering
Job role:
Engineering

Senior Project Engineer

August 1994 - November 1995

Acer Freeman Fox International

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

August 1994 - November 1995

Company industry:
General Engineering Consultancy

Project Engineer

October 1990 - August 1994

Acer Consultants Limited

Bristol, United Kingdom

October 1990 - August 1994

A30 Honiton to Exeter Improvement
A34 Yellowham Hill
Company industry:
Civil Engineering
Job role:
Civil Engineering

Design Engineer

October 1990 - August 1994

Acer Consultants Limited

Bristol, United Kingdom

October 1990 - August 1994

Company industry:
General Engineering Consultancy

Civil engineer

October 1988 - October 1990

Buro Happold

Bristol, United Kingdom

October 1988 - October 1990

Graduate Engineer
Company industry:
General Engineering Consultancy
Job role:
Civil Engineering

Graduate Engineer

October 1988 - October 1990

Buro Happold Consulting Engineers

United Kingdom

October 1988 - October 1990

Company industry:
Business Consultancy Services

Student engineer

July 1987 - September 1987

Howard Humphreys & Sons

London, United Kingdom

July 1987 - September 1987

Work experience placement
Company industry:
General Engineering Consultancy
Job role:
Engineering

Student engineer

July 1986 - September 1986

Bertlin and Partners

London, United Kingdom

July 1986 - September 1986

Summer work placement
Company industry:
Civil Engineering
Job role:
Engineering

Assistant Engineer

July 1982 - September 1982

Balfour Beatty Construction Limited

London, United Kingdom

July 1982 - September 1982

Summer Internship on site
Company industry:
Civil Engineering
Job role:
Construction and Building

Education

University of Warwick

July 2024

July 2024

Bachelor's degree, Engineering Science

United Kingdom

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University of Warwick

July 1988

July 1988

Bachelor's degree, Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Engineering Science (Civil)

United Kingdom

Portsmouth Polytechnic

July 1985

July 1985

Bachelor's degree, BTEC Higher Diploma in Civil Engineering

United Kingdom

Skills

Civil Engineering
Expert
Civil Engineering
Expert
Construction Management
Expert
Construction Management
Expert
Tendering
Expert
Tendering
Expert
Design Management
Expert
Design Management
Expert
Project Management
Expert
Project Management
Expert
INFRASTRUCTURE
Expert
INFRASTRUCTURE
Expert
MANAGEMENT
Expert
MANAGEMENT
Expert
OPERATIONS
Expert
OPERATIONS
Expert
CONSTRUCTION
Expert
CONSTRUCTION
Expert
MICROSOFT EXCEL
Expert
MICROSOFT EXCEL
Expert
MICROSOFT WORD
Expert
MICROSOFT WORD
Expert
AUTOCAD
Expert
AUTOCAD
Expert
MICROSOFT POWERPOINT
Expert
MICROSOFT POWERPOINT
Expert
Project Management
Expert
Project Management
Expert
Risk Management
Expert
Risk Management
Expert
Contracts
Intermediate
Contracts
Intermediate
Design Management
Expert
Design Management
Expert
Highways and Bridges
Expert
Highways and Bridges
Expert
Microsoft Office
Intermediate
Microsoft Office
Intermediate
AutoCAD
Beginner
AutoCAD
Beginner

Social profiles

Languages

English

Expert

French

Intermediate

Training and Certifications

Certifications
Member of the Institution of Civil Engineers
Nov 1997
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Hobbies and interests

Bellringing
Rugby Union
Crosswords
Reading
Cinema
Golfing

Captain - Nad al Sheba Golf Club, Dubai 2003