Director - Asset Management - Technical Operations

Qiddiya is Saudi Arabia s future capital of entertainment sports and culture a 360km giga-project just outside Riyadh From F1-grade racetracks and theme parks to stadiums healthcare facilities and world-class performance venues Qiddiya is creating a destination unlike any other As the development evolves from large-scale construction into long-term operations and asset stewardship the focus is shifting toward operational excellence tenant partnerships commercial performance and sustainable asset management This transition marks the next phase of Qiddiya s journey ensuring that its destinations and facilities are not only built to world-class standards but operated maintained and optimized for generations to come This is more than a project it is a national transformation

We are seeking ambitious professionals who want to play a critical role in shaping the operational future of one of the world s most iconic developments If you are driven by scale impact and the opportunity to help establish enduring high-performing assets and experiences Qiddiya is calling

The Technical Director is responsible for owner-side leadership and oversight of all technical aspects across hospitality assets including hotel handovers defects management engineering governance PPM strategy review POMEC planning technical audits building systems performance lifecycle planning sustainability initiatives and operational technical support The role provides strategic technical oversight throughout the asset lifecycle ensuring assets are commissioned correctly maintained effectively and operated efficiently The Technical Director will review operator engineering practices maintenance programs capital plans technical standards energy performance and asset condition to ensure alignment with owner expectations and industry best practices The ideal candidate combines extensive hotel engineering leadership experience with asset management discipline technical due diligence expertise operational readiness knowledge and strong stakeholder management capabilities

Lead owner-side review of annual POMEC submissions and capital expenditure requests. Assess requests against asset condition, lifecycle requirements, risk mitigation needs, statutory obligations, operational priorities, and return on investment. Validate replacement cycles for major building systems, MEP equipment, FF&E, and engineering infrastructure. Develop long-term capital planning frameworks and rolling asset replacement programs. Ensure POMEC investments support asset preservation and long-term value creation.

Monitor approved capital expenditure implementation and project close-out.

Establish technical standards and engineering governance frameworks across the hospitality portfolio. Review performance of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire and life safety, BMS, ELV, vertical transportation, water treatment, and specialist hospitality systems. Ensure critical systems operate safely, efficiently, and in accordance with applicable regulations and standards. Review technical risks associated with aging infrastructure, deferred maintenance, operational changes, and capital interventions. Support development of technical policies, engineering standards, and asset management procedures.

Support implementation of sustainability initiatives across the portfolio. Review building performance data relating to energy, water, waste, and carbon reduction opportunities. Identify technical initiatives that improve operational efficiency and environmental performance. Support compliance with sustainability frameworks including LEED, BREEAM, Green Key, GRESB, and relevant Saudi sustainability requirements. Promote energy management, utility optimization, and lifecycle efficiency practices.

Conduct technical due diligence assessments on operating and newly delivered assets. Review asset condition surveys, engineering audits, lifecycle assessments, and risk analyses. Identify technical risks and recommend mitigation plans. Ensure asset management decisions are supported by technical data and lifecycle considerations. Advise Asset Management leadership on technical implications of investment, operational, and capital expenditure decisions.

Act as the primary owner-side technical representative with hotel operators, FM…