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About the Role

Qiddiya, a 360 km2 mega-project located near Riyadh, is developing Saudi Arabia's future capital for entertainment, sports, and culture. As construction progresses, Qiddiya is seeking an experienced professional to lead the client-side delivery of critical infrastructure. This role offers the opportunity to shape a transformative national project from its foundational stages.

Position Overview

The Director - Viaduct, Stations & Tunnels (VST) Implementation is responsible for the client-side execution of all metro civil infrastructure works. This includes the strategic leadership, governance, and oversight required to ensure the safe, efficient, and integrated delivery of the Metro program. The role involves managing complex interfaces with a wide range of stakeholders, including contractors, government authorities, utilities, developers, and operational teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of all VST civil infrastructure works, ensuring adherence to scope, schedule, budget, quality, and safety objectives.
• Oversee contractor performance, monitor construction progress, manage risks, and control changes.
• Manage interfaces between civil works, systems, rolling stock, utilities, existing infrastructure, and third-party stakeholders.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with government entities, regulatory authorities, utility providers, and developers.
• Ensure construction delivery aligns with approved designs, operational requirements, and asset handover objectives.
• Drive the resolution of technical, contractual, stakeholder, and construction-related issues.
• Support testing, commissioning, operational readiness, and the transition into operations.
• Provide executive reporting, governance, and strategic decision-making support.

Qualifications and Experience

• A Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• A minimum of 20 years of experience in major infrastructure delivery, with at least 15 years in senior leadership roles.
• Proven experience delivering metro, railway, or major transportation infrastructure projects, including stations, tunnels, and elevated structures.
• Experience working within the Middle East region.
• Strong expertise in programme delivery, interface management, stakeholder engagement, risk management, and contract administration.
• Chartered Engineer status or equivalent professional accreditation is preferred.
• Experience in client-side leadership roles on mega-projects exceeding USD 4 billion is highly desirable.

Work Context

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role is integral to the large-scale development of Qiddiya, a significant entertainment, sports, and culture destination.