Senior Rigging Engineer

About the Role

Nesma & Partners is seeking a Senior Rigging Engineer to join their team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This is a full-time position focused on leading the technical design, verification, and site supervision of heavy lift operations across major industrial and infrastructure projects.

Role Overview

The Senior Rigging Engineer will be responsible for developing detailed lifting plans, evaluating equipment configurations, and ensuring strict adherence to international safety standards. The role involves overseeing the flawless execution of lifts in various project environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, analyze, and review engineered lifting plans, rigging layouts, and detailed lifting studies using AutoCAD and lifting simulation software during FEED and execution stages.
• Enforce compliance with international standards and statutory regulations, including ASME, BS, API, and LOLER guidelines.
• Supervise and monitor critical and non-critical heavy lifting operations on site across greenfield and brownfield environments (onshore/offshore).
• Assess crane capacities, rigging tackle selection, ground-bearing pressure, and boom clearances to optimize crane positioning and ensure safe operations.
• Evaluate, review, and approve subcontractors' Method Statements (MOS), rigging assessments, and lifting documentation.
• Coordinate lifting schedules with construction, material delivery, and logistics teams, while working directly with crane vendors on mobilization/demobilization.
• Maintain lifting gear inspection logs, test certifications, and lift permits, championing world-class QHSE standards across all lifting areas.

Experience and Qualifications

• Candidates should possess 0-1 years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical design and verification of heavy lift operations.
• Proficiency in developing detailed lifting plans and evaluating equipment configurations.
• Strong understanding and enforcement of international safety standards.

Work Environment

This role is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and involves working on major industrial and infrastructure projects in both greenfield and brownfield environments, which may include onshore and offshore settings.

Application Process

Nesma & Partners invites qualified candidates to apply for this position.