Director - Design (Structural Steelworks) - MBS Stadium (SPA)
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Qiddiya Investment Company seeks a Director of Design - Structural Steelwork for the MBS Stadium project in Riyadh. The role provides expert guidance on design and construction of structural steelwork for a complex stadium development.
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Responsibilities
- Provide technical guidance and design oversight to the Management Contractor and specialist steel contractor across all structural steelwork activities on the MBS Stadium project
- Lead identification, assessment, and resolution of complex structural steelwork design and construction challenges
- Review and comment on steelwork design submissions, fabrication drawings, and construction methodology statements
- Liaise closely with the Management Contractor and steel subcontractor to monitor design development and resolve technical issues
- Coordinate with wider design, engineering, and project management teams to ensure steelwork design integration
- Support review of RFIs, technical queries, and design change requests relating to structural steelwork
- Provide regular technical reporting to the Structural Design Lead on design progress, outstanding issues, and risk items
- Contribute to a collaborative, solutions focused team culture
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Structural or Civil Engineering
- Chartered Engineer (CEng) or equivalent professional accreditation strongly preferred
- Minimum 10+ years of experience in structural steelwork spanning design, fabrication, and construction
- Experience on major stadia, arenas, or landmark infrastructure projects
- Deep technical knowledge of structural steelwork design principles, fabrication processes, and construction sequencing
- Proven experience working alongside Management Contractors and specialist steelwork subcontractors
- Strong problem solving ability with track record of resolving engineering challenges on complex projects
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
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Opportunity Overview
- Qiddiya Investment Company invites applications for the position of Director of Design Structural Steelwork for the MBS Stadium project.
- This is an exceptional opportunity to play a leading role in one of the most technically complex and ambitious stadium developments in the world.
- The stadium is a 46,979 seat landmark perched 200 metres above the Tuwaiq cliffs, designed to become the world's first fully integrated venue combining a retractable roof, movable pitch, and LED wall, and a designated venue for the 2034 FIFA World Cup.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide technical guidance and design oversight to the Management Contractor and specialist steel contractor across all structural steelwork activities on the MBS Stadium project
- Lead the identification, assessment, and resolution of complex structural steelwork design and construction challenges arising from the project's unique scale, cliff edge location, and engineering requirements
- Review and comment on steelwork design submissions, fabrication drawings, and construction methodology statements, ensuring alignment with project specifications and quality standards
- Liaise closely with the Management Contractor and steel subcontractor to monitor design development and resolve technical issues promptly
- Coordinate with wider design, engineering, and project management teams to ensure steelwork design is fully integrated with architectural, facade, and MEP requirements
- Support the review of RFIs, technical queries, and design change requests relating to structural steelwork
- Provide regular technical reporting to the Structural Design Lead on design progress, outstanding issues, and risk items
- Contribute to a collaborative, solutions focused team culture in line with the ambition and pace of the project
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Structural or Civil Engineering; a Chartered Engineer (CEng) or equivalent professional accreditation is strongly preferred
- Minimum 10+ years of experience in structural steelwork, spanning design, fabrication, and construction — ideally across major stadia, arenas, or landmark infrastructure projects
- Deep technical knowledge of structural steelwork design principles, fabrication processes, and construction sequencing
- Proven experience working alongside Management Contractors and specialist steelwork subcontractors on complex, fast paced projects
- Strong problem solving ability with a track record of resolving engineering challenges on projects of significant scale and complexity
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage effectively across design, contracting, and client teams
- A positive, proactive attitude and the resilience to thrive in a high pressure, high ambition project environment
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