New Director of Project Management joins Currie & Brown’s Saudi Arabia team

16 April 2024

Ali El Rhayem has joined Currie & Brown’s growing team in Saudi Arabia.

Ali has more than 25 years of experience in construction projects in the Middle East and joins Currie & Brown as Director of Project Management.

This hire is key to achieving Currie & Brown’s growth plans. As Director, Ali brings together a unique blend of expertise and strategic leadership.

The role allows Currie & Brown to offer clients trusted advisory and strategic guidance with valuable insights throughout the project lifecycle.

Ali joins Currie & Brown from Arcadis, and has also worked at Damac, Rafal, NORR Group, GHD and RMJM.

In previous roles Ali managed projects across a range of sectors, including hospitality, residential, retail, commercial, institutional, and mixed use.

Saudi Arabia’s ambitious Vision 2030 programme means there substantial and unprecedented growth in the construction market. With many more new projects to be announced, we expect huge demand for project management expertise into 2030 and beyond.

Speaking about his new role, Ali said: “I am excited to join Currie & Brown’s project management team in Saudi Arabia and be able to contribute to their strategic expansion plan, solidifying our position as a strong industry player and a trusted partner for our clients.”

James Irvine, Currie & Brown’s regional managing director in Saudi Arabia, added: “We are delighted to welcome Ali as a strategic hire to our KSA management team. As we look to further build on the success of our current project management business in KSA and scale our service line strategically supporting our key clients and the Vision 2030 developments.”