About Qiddiya Investment Company and the MBS Stadium Project

Qiddiya Investment Company is developing Qiddiya City, a major entertainment and tourism destination. A flagship venue within Qiddiya City is the Prince Mohammed Bin Salman (MBS) Stadium, which is confirmed to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup. This stadium is under construction on the 200-metre Tuwaiq cliff, utilizing a fleet of over 20 tower cranes, some of the tallest freestanding tower cranes in the Kingdom. These operations occur in close sequence within a constrained, cliffside footprint, presenting a significant heavy lifting risk profile.

The Role: Senior Director - HSE (Heavylifting)

Qiddiya Investment Company is seeking a Senior Director - HSE (Heavylifting) to lead health, safety, and environmental assurance for all crane and lifting operations at the Prince Mohammed Bin Salman (MBS) Stadium. This full-time, hands-on leadership position requires an HSE professional with deep, specific expertise in heavy lifting and crane operations on complex, large-scale construction projects. The successful candidate will own the HSE strategy for all heavy lifting activity on site, collaborating directly with the Management Contractor, specialist lifting subcontractors, and crane suppliers to ensure every lift meets the highest safety standards.

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 action 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 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, 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.

Required 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 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.

Skills and Attributes

• 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.

Work Type

This is a full-time position.