Director HSE (Heavylifting) MBS Stadium (SPA )📣 Job Ad

About Qiddiya and the Role

Qiddiya Investment Company is seeking a Director - HSE, Heavy Lifting to lead health, safety, and environmental assurance for all crane and lifting operations. This full-time role is based in Riyadh and focuses on the Prince Mohammed Bin Salman (MBS) Stadium, one of Qiddiya City's flagship venues.

Project Context and Challenges

The MBS Stadium, confirmed to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup, is under construction on the 200-meter Tuwaiq cliff. The project utilizes a fleet of over 20 tower cranes, among the tallest freestanding tower cranes deployed in the Kingdom, operating in close sequence within a constrained, cliffside footprint. This environment presents a unique and significant lifting risk profile, which the Director HSE will be responsible for rigorously controlling.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the site-wide HSE strategy for heavy lifting operations, covering tower cranes, mobile cranes, and specialist lifting equipment across the stadium site.
• Review and approve lift plans, method statements, and risk assessments for critical and non-standard lifts, ensuring compliance with project HSE standards and international best practice.
• Provide technical oversight of crane erection, climbing, and dismantling operations, working closely with lifting contractors and equipment suppliers.
• Lead incident investigation, root cause analysis, and corrective actions for any lifting-related safety events.
• Establish and monitor competency, certification, and training requirements for riggers, banksmen, crane operators, and lifting supervisors across all contractors on site.
• Conduct regular site audits and inspections of lifting equipment, exclusion zones, and lifting operations, driving the close-out of findings.
• Liaise with the Management Contractor and design teams on lifting sequencing and logistics, particularly given the site's cliffside access constraints.
• Report lifting-specific HSE performance, including leading and lagging indicators and risk exposure, to senior project leadership.
• Champion a strong safety culture across all contractors and subcontractors engaged in lifting operations on the project.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Relevant HSE qualifications (NEBOSH, IOSH, or equivalent) are required.
• Minimum of 12+ years of HSE experience, with a significant proportion dedicated specifically to heavy lifting and crane operations on major construction or infrastructure projects.
• Proven track record managing lifting safety on complex, large-scale sites, with stadia, high-rise, or major infrastructure experience strongly preferred.

Required Skills and Knowledge

• Strong working knowledge of lifting equipment standards, crane certification requirements, and lift planning methodologies.
• Experience managing HSE compliance across multiple contractors and subcontractors on a single site.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence at senior levels.
• Familiarity with international lifting and HSE standards as applied to Saudi/GCC construction environments.

Application Information

Qiddiya | القدية invites qualified candidates to apply for this critical full-time position in Riyadh.