Our projections were reduced from some 300+ to circa 150ish. Q1 hires have not started yet, still onboarding last year's hires.

Is the recruitment hold official? Is there a reason why?

Did they reduce the projections due to a reduction in scope or purely a financial issue?

Hi Zak. On your question above “is the recruitment hold official” - Nothing official. This is only my personal view.

Hi Zak,

I had an interview with Parsons May last year in London but haven't heard from them. My application is still active in their portal. Have you had any response from Parsons?

Client decision. No further idea..but from what I gather, the fight for budgets on the various state funded projects is getting tougher..alot tougher. I'm expecting the purse strings to generally be tightened a lot in Saudi as they work out ways to find the endless spending.

Thanks, visa and docs all done and flying out to NEOM in April.

I had interview, now waiting for client approval, not sure how long client approval takes?

Hello. You had interview with Parsons or Neom? Client approval depends on the project.

with parsons

We were advised that a lot of jobs that Parsons advertised have been cancelled and they’re no longer recruiting for them.

What your recruiter told you?

Some people are waiting months for client approval.

I had a direct interview no recruiter involved

Royal Commission is holding back, what is happening at Neom will filter down in 8 months.

what you mean mate? Next 8 months will be very slow recruitment due to Royal Commission holding back? Is this the same for Parsons?

Are you still out in Jizan? I have an offer to go there and thought you may be able to provide some background.
Interviewed directly with parsons. Been made an offer. Let me know your thoughts

Principal PM
60k/month
8 on 2 off
25 days annual leave
Sal inc. of food/accomm/transport/laundry

Speaking to friends at NEOM, they mention AlUla and Jizan are the toughest gigs going atm. So expectations should be more 70-80k/ month for the remoteness and high risk zon - not sure if that would be realistic at my leve however I've pushed back on a few items.
Speaking with Parsons they seemed to not really acknowledge its location and conflict in the area. UK gov website advises against any travel there other than essential. Assuming since you've been there its not been an issue or you've felt nervous?

Is there just one camp? I've asked for details so hoping to find out more soon. But in general, a good mix of people that help to organise social events / hanging out etc?
Anythign else you can tell ,me before i sign it off officially?