Civil Structural Director KSA
Listed on 2026-09-20
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Construction
Structural Engineer, Civil Engineering -
Engineering
Structural Engineer, Civil Engineering
Project Director
- Civil & Structural (FIFA Stadium Project)
Reference: PD/CS/26
Location: Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA)
Package: T.B.A Type:
Full-time
Stafford Lawrence is seeking a project leadership specialist for a major Civil and Structural Main Contractor Package on a FIFA World Cup Stadium in Saudi Arabia. Executed as part of the main contractor delivery organisation. This package encompasses deep foundations, structural framing, precast/cast-in-place concrete tiers, integrated testing & commissioning (T&C), operational readiness, and final handover. We're looking for senior civil and structural engineering leaders with direct experience delivering complex civil and structural packages for major sports infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities & ScopeOverall Project Delivery: Strategic leadership of project execution from deep foundations through to structural framing, precast/cast-in-place concrete tiers, integrated testing & commissioning (T&C), operational readiness, and final handover.
Civil & Structural Engineering Oversight: Direct technical and operational management of complex earthworks, deep basements, massive foundations, structural concrete, and intricate long-span steel roof structures.
Specialist Interface Management: Seamless coordination across multi-disciplinary interfaces, as well as integration with architectural finishes, heavy MEP risers, and specialist field engineering teams.
Stakeholder Management: Primary interface coordinating with Client, PMC, Supervision Consultants, Designers, Local Authorities, and Subcontractors.
Governance & Project Controls: Full management of project risks, commercial performance, FIDIC contracts, procurement, schedule, quality, and HSE compliance.
Team Leadership: Directing and motivating a large, multi-disciplinary project team on-site.
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from a recognized university.
Experience: 20-25+ years of total engineering experience,( post degree experience) with at least 10+ years in senior project leadership roles (Project Director / Senior Project Manager).
Major Stadium Track Record (MANDATORY): Proven experience delivering major stadium or international sports venue projects (e.g., FIFA World Cup, Olympic Games, UEFA, or AFC venues).
Main Contractor Background: (MANDATORY) Strong Tier-1 Main Contractor / EPC background, working on STADIUM projects, managing large-scale site delivery, direct labor, subcontracts, and commercial risk. Your experience with a Main Contractor must show experience working on Large scale Stadium projects.
Mega-Project Scale: Experience on mega projects.
Technical & Commercial Mastery: Solid understanding of FIDIC contracts, project controls, structural quality assurance, and stakeholder management.
GCC / KSA
Experience:
Prior experience in Saudi Arabia or the wider GCC region highly preferred.
Salary: T.B.A (commensurate with senior stadium delivery experience).
Benefits Package: Visa Provision, as well as Comprehensive Medical Cover, in addition to Annual Paid Holiday Allowance.
Availability: URGENT REQUIREMENT
- Candidates should have a maximum notice period of 3 months.
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