Power Infrastructure Manager

Location

Riyadh, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Contract Duration:
August 2026 - February 2027.

We are seeking an experienced Power Infrastructure Manager to support the delivery of a major international sporting event in Saudi Arabia. This role is responsible for planning, managing and overseeing all temporary and permanent power infrastructure requirements across multiple competition and non-competition venues, ensuring safe, reliable and uninterrupted electrical services throughout the event lifecycle.

• Lead the planning, implementation and operational delivery of all power infrastructure across assigned venues and event sites.
• Develop and manage venue power strategies, distribution plans, load schedules and contingency plans.
• Coordinate temporary power installations, generators, UPS systems, switchboards, cabling and electrical distribution networks.
• Liaise with utility providers, consultants, contractors, venue owners and technical suppliers to ensure all power requirements are delivered on schedule.
• Monitor installation, testing, commissioning and operational readiness of all electrical infrastructure, ensuring power redundancy and backup systems for critical event operations.
• Work closely with Venue Operations, Overlay, Broadcast, IT, Security, Technology, Competition and Facilities teams to integrate power requirements across all functional areas.
• Manage contractor performance, project schedules, budgets and quality assurance throughout the delivery phase.
• Oversee maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting and rapid response to any electrical or infrastructure issues during event operations.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations, international electrical standards, health and safety requirements and project governance.
• Produce technical documentation, progress reports, risk assessments and operational updates for senior management.
• Support venue testing, rehearsals, test events and operational readiness activities.

• Proven experience managing power infrastructure for international sporting events, tournaments, major exhibitions, conferences, festivals or large-scale live events.
• Strong knowledge of temporary power systems, electrical distribution, generators, UPS systems and venue infrastructure.
• Experience managing contractors, consultants, utility providers and multiple technical stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of electrical safety standards, risk management and operational resilience.
• Excellent project management, planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple venues and deliver under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management software.
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related discipline.
• Professional certifications are advantageous.
• Excellent communication skills in English;
  Arabic is an advantage.
• Willingness to travel between Riyadh and Jeddah as required.

• Delivered power infrastructure for international football tournaments or other major sporting events (e.g., FIFA, AFC, Olympic Games, Formula 1, motor sport).
• Experience managing temporary venue infrastructure, broadcast power, field-of-play power and critical event systems.
• Demonstrated success delivering complex multi-venue projects with high operational and safety standards.