Muscat— Nama Water Services has announced the creation of more than 800 new job opportunities in project-related roles within supporting companies, including consultants and contractors executing strategic projects across various governorates of the Sultanate of Oman.
The announcement was made during a media briefing held today at the Main Water Monitoring and Control Center in the Wilayat of Bawshar.
This initiative aligns with the company’s commitment to enhancing national workforce participation in vital projects and supporting Omanization efforts in supporting companies across advanced technical and administrative fields, including health and safety, project management, surveying, and various engineering disciplines.
These opportunities are part of strategic projects worth over RO 1 billion, covering multiple governorates and involving the construction and expansion of water transmission and distribution networks.
Qais Saud Al Zakwani, CEO of Nama Water Services, stated that these job openings reflect the company’s strategic direction to strengthen national human capital, urging supporting companies to align hiring directly with current project needs in the water and sanitation sector.
He added that the provision of over 800 new jobs by contractors and consultants working on Nama’s projects represents a qualitative step in supporting employment efforts and broadening opportunities for Omani youth to develop their skills and contribute to vital projects serving the nation.
He noted that new employees will gain hands-on experience by engaging in fieldwork and project execution, enhancing their readiness to support sector sustainability.
On his turn, Eng. Abdullah Salim Al Rasbi, CEO of Development Projects at Nama Water Services, emphasized that the new jobs provide direct support to the projects sector by integrating skilled Omani professionals capable of immediate field engagement. He highlighted that these national talents add real value—not only by meeting job demands but also by acquiring advanced technical skills and knowledge transfer from experienced teams to young cadres, ensuring sustained performance and sector growth.
The available roles span diverse technical and administrative fields, including project management, engineering (various disciplines), health and safety engineering, quantity surveying, consultancy services, human resources, public relations, and logistical support. The hiring strategy balances fresh graduates and experienced professionals to foster intergenerational knowledge exchange.
These positions will be allocated to strategic projects, including the expansion of water transmission networks, new water and sewage networks, and smart monitoring and control systems, enhancing sector efficiency and service quality.
The media briefing also reviewed ongoing projects, such as reinforced water transmission lines, distribution networks, storage tanks, and related water infrastructure across governorates, with a total cost exceeding RO 1 billion.
