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About the Role

Qiddiya Investment Company is seeking a Director - Projects (Concrete) MBS Stadium - SPA2 to lead the delivery of the East Stand at the Prince Mohammed Bin Salman (MBS) Stadium in Riyadh. This full-time role is critical for one of Qiddiya City's flagship venues, confirmed to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup. The stadium's location on the Tuwaiq cliff at 200 meters presents a demanding construction environment, with the East Stand requiring rigorous management of complex concrete and structural works.

Role Scope and Project Context

Reporting to the wider Project Delivery leadership, the Director will hold end-to-end ownership for the East Stand's construction, from substructure and piling through to superstructure and finishes. This position ensures that all works are delivered safely, to specification, and in alignment with programme and cost targets. It is a hands-on leadership role for a construction professional with proven expertise in large-scale concrete structures, particularly within stadia, high-rise, or major infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and direct all construction activities for the East Stand, from foundations and piling to structural concrete and building envelope completion.
• Take direct ownership of concrete engineering quality, including formwork, reinforcement, pour sequencing, and curing standards within a complex, cliffside structural environment.
• Develop and manage detailed construction programmes, ensuring work sequencing protects the overall stadium delivery schedule.
• Manage site-based contractors and subcontractors, ensuring performance against contractual obligations, quality benchmarks, and safety standards.
• Enforce rigorous health, safety, and environmental controls appropriate for a high-risk cliffside construction site.
• Coordinate closely with design, engineering, and project controls teams to resolve technical and site-execution issues in real time.
• Monitor and report on construction progress, risks, and quality metrics to senior stadium leadership.
• Lead, mentor, and build capability within the site-based construction management team.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10-12 years of relevant construction experience, with substantial time spent in a senior site leadership role on large-scale, complex structures.
• Demonstrable, hands-on expertise in structural concrete construction, ideally including stadia, high-rise, or major civil infrastructure projects.
• Experience delivering construction works in technically challenging or constrained site environments.

Required Skills

• Strong working knowledge of FIDIC contract forms and construction quality/compliance frameworks.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary site teams and manage contractor performance under pressure.
• Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills.

Work Type and Location

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, focusing on on-site project delivery.