Christopher Stevens MEng, CEng, MICE

Transformational Construction Executive with a robust track record of steering organisations, development projects and construction projects towards exceptional growth and operational excellence across multiple sectors.

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

About

I am a results driven executive of 35 years experience leading businesses and complex projects. I specialize in transforming fragmented teams in to high performing units -streamlining delivery, optimising costs, and driving innovation. Whether its taking ownership of P+L for a business or spearheading mega-project execution or restructuring governance for large scale programs, I deliver on time, to improved margins and exceeding performance standards. I thrive on the toughest challenges in development and construction and consistently deliver to the highest standards. My track record includes not just building structures but building sustainable businesses.

Experience

  • Executive Director at Diriyah Company l شركة الدرعية
    Apr 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 3 mos

    Orchestrated and executed a multi-district delivery strategy for 3 districts of this programme, synchronizing multiple independent milestones across the development, including design, procurement, and construction phases, supporting and delivering on development objectives. Transformed 3 distinct districts in to an integrated delivery unit.

  • Head of Delivery at Qiddiya | القدية
    Sep 2022 - Apr 2024 · 1 yr 8 mos

    Orchestrated the development and execution of a transformative delivery strategy, aligning cross functional teams to consistently exceed orgnasational goals and drive measurable impact.

  • Kier Group (On-site)
    • Operations Director - Kier Construction
      Aug 2021 - Sep 2022 · 1 yr 2 mos

      Pioneered the creation of a new functional department from the ground up, restructuring organisational design to optimise efficiency, streamline operations and improve business performance.

    • Managing Director - Kier Construction
      Jan 2021 - Aug 2021 · 8 mos

      Established and led a new regional business, setting its operational framework and strategic vision. Managed fully P+L responsibilities, spearheading financial performance, driving growth , innovation and organizational change.

  • Managing Director at Bouygues UK Residential
    Nov 2018 - Jan 2021 · 2 yrs 3 mos

    Built and mentored a top-tier construction team specialising in work winning, lean project delivery, and lifecycle asset support - driving business success and improving client satisfaction across multiple contracts.

  • BOUYGUES UK (11 yrs 7 mos)
    • Managing Director - London and the South East - Construction
      Jan 2017 - Jan 2021 · 4 yrs 1 mo

    • Regional Managing Director
      Aug 2014 - Jan 2017 · 2 yrs 6 mos

    • Operations Director
      May 2010 - Aug 2014 · 4 yrs 4 mos