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Qiddiya Investment Company

<div>Qiddiya is Saudi Arabia's future capital of entertainment, sports, and culture&mdash;a 360 km&sup2; mega-project just outside Riyadh. This dynamic environment features everything from F1-grade racetracks to innovative theme parks. As we accelerate towards becoming a world-class destination, we are looking for talented individuals to help shape our journey. If you are passionate about building iconic projects and making a lasting impact, Qiddiya is the place for you.
Qiddiya aspires to be one of the top cities in the world known for mobility and seamless journeys both regionally and within the city. Qiddiya will be connected to Riyadh and beyond with metro and high-speed rail services. Contract Director within the Regional Links team will be responsible for leading the procurement of a very large PPP contract. Overseeing the work of transaction advisors with technical, financial and legal teams, Contract Director will ensure timely delivery of an ambitious procurement programme delivered within a PSP framework.
The Contract Director will apply technical and commercial expertise, as well as knowledge of the Saudi PPP landscape, representing the project owner through the planning and execution of the procurement phase.
Position Overview:
The Director of Contract Management for EPC+F (Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Financing) in Transportation is responsible for managing and overseeing all aspects of the contract life cycle for critical transportation projects. This role includes strategic planning, procurement processes, risk evaluation, and ensuring compliance with established frameworks while driving project success.
Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>
Collaborating with advisors and stakeholders throughout the development of tender and project documentation including the project agreement, and all commercial and technical requirements</li><li>
Supporting the execution of the procurement phase, including solicitation, receipt and evaluation of bids, and negotiations with bidders leading to contract award</li><li>
Representing the Project Owner in engagement with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders and securing of required approvals.</li><li>
Ensuring that safety is put in first place in the development of the requirements, tender documents, construction programme and methodology</li><li>
Focusing on customer experience in the development of the requirements and tender documents</li><li>
Managing the interface between the EPC and PPP contract packages ensuring that risks are mitigated and a balanced risk allocation is achieved</li><li>
Leading and mentoring the junior members of the team, transferring knowledge and experience</li></ul> 

Requirements 
Qualifications &amp; Experience:<ul><li>
Degree and/or post graduate degree qualifications with minimum 15 years of experience in managing tender process for large infrastructure PPP projects. Rail and transport and rail operations experience is preferred.</li><li>
Extensive experience in managing EPC+F contracts, particularly in the rail sector.</li><li>
Strong knowledge of project management principles, contract law, and procurement processes.</li><li>
Proven track record of successful negotiations and stakeholder engagement.</li><li>
Experience in the GCC region is preferred.</li></ul>
Applications closing on 17th May 2026. 
Benefits 
Offering a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.</div>

Director - EPC+F Contracts - Regional Links - Transport - 20004046 - HS8

<div>Qiddiya Investment Company is committed to delivering a transformative entertainment and leisure destination in Saudi Arabia, and we are actively seeking a Director for Rail Stations Design &amp; Construction - Transportation. In this leadership role, you will manage the design and construction phases of our rail stations, ensuring that they meet the highest standards of functionality, safety, and aesthetics.
Your expertise will be essential in coordinating with engineering teams, contractors, and various stakeholders to ensure the successful integration of rail stations within the overall transportation infrastructure of Qiddiya.
Key Responsibilities<ul><li><ul><li>
Project Planning &amp; Coordination: Lead the planning and execution of Q Express Stations construction projects, including site surveys, stakeholder engagement, and environmental considerations.</li><li>
Design Oversight: Work closely with architects and engineers to create station layouts that optimize functionality, accessibility, safety, and aesthetic design.</li><li>
Technical Design Approval: Ensure all designs comply with regulatory codes, safety standards, and client specifications. Review and approve architectural and engineering designs for the station.</li><li>
Construction Management: Oversee the construction of Q Express Stations, ensuring adherence to the Employer&rsquo;s Requirements and the Stakeholders Agreement.</li><li>
Stakeholder Liaison: Coordinate with local authorities, transportation agencies, government bodies, and other stakeholders to ensure the project aligns with broader transportation infrastructure plans.</li><li>
Budget Management: Develop and manage project budgets, ensuring cost control measures are in place and the project is completed within the allocated financial resources.</li><li>
Safety Compliance: Implement and monitor health, safety, and environmental protocols during the design and construction phases.</li><li>
Quality Control: Ensure the station meets high-quality standards and complies with all construction and design specifications.</li><li>
Logistics Management: Oversee logistical planning, including material procurement, scheduling, and site management, to ensure seamless construction operations.</li><li>
Final Inspection &amp; Handover: Conduct final inspections to ensure all aspects of the Q Express Stations meet client requirements and industry standards. Oversee the official handover of the completed station.</li></ul></li></ul> 

Requirements 
<ul><li>
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or a related field; a Master's degree is preferred.</li><li>
A minimum of 12 - 15 years of experience in the design and construction of transportation infrastructure, particularly rail stations.</li><li>
Certifications: Relevant certifications in construction management, project management, or safety (e.g., PMP, LEED, NEBOSH) are an advantage.</li><li>
Proven track record in managing large-scale transportation projects from inception to completion.</li><li>
Strong understanding of rail station design principles, construction methodologies, and industry standards.</li><li>
Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and direct diverse teams.</li><li>
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to make informed decisions under pressure.</li><li>
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, capable of engaging effectively with a range of stakeholders.</li><li>
Experience in the Middle East construction market is highly desirable.</li><li>
Proficiency in project management software and tools.</li></ul>
Applications closing on 17th May 2026. 
Benefits 
Offering a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.</div>

Director - Rail Stations Design & Construction - Transport - 20003901 HS8

<div>Qiddiya Investment Company (QIC) is seeking a highly experienced and design-literate Executive Director &ndash; Transport Hubs to lead the planning, design management, and delivery of all major transport facilities across the Qiddiya development. 
This role will have overarching responsibility for a portfolio of complex transport-related projects, including multimodal stations, interchanges, terminals, and supporting infrastructure that form critical components of the city&rsquo;s mobility network and will becomes pivotal places within the public realm and customer experience for visitors to Qiddiya. 
The Executive Director will operate at both strategic and delivery levels, setting design direction, overseeing engineering integration, and ensuring safe, timely, and coordinated project execution. This includes building team culture, leading project governance, overseeing multidisciplinary teams, and serving as the key interface between architecture, engineering, transport planning, and construction delivery. The role is expected to balance operational requirements with architectural and public space quality, acting as a connector across design and technical domains. 
Drawing on a background in both architecture and infrastructure delivery, you will oversee the delivery of high-profile metro, rail, public transport station and associated public domain programs leading the full asset lifecycle. This includes early-stage planning and feasibility, through procurement, construction, commissioning, and operational handover.
The position plays a key leadership role in shaping the future of Qiddiya&rsquo;s transport system, ensuring that hubs and interchanges are not only technically functional but also embedded in the broader civic and urban contexts supporting a seamless, intuitive, and high-quality customer experience.
Define and lead delivery of station and interchange infrastructure across Qiddiya
Coordinate integration of transport components (e.g., metro stations, rail platforms, bus terminals, public domain elements) into the urban masterplan with spatial and functional coherence.
Manage multi-disciplinary teams of architects, engineers, transport planners, and contractors through all project phases.
Consider the customer experience in all facets of planning, delivery and operations and embed the customer team in all interchange planning
Consider phased delivery over time and the possible need for interim measures to be in place as surrounding precinct assets are progressively opened.
Collaborate across all districts of Qiddiya and understand district needs, land use mix, customer access needs, peak and normal visitation flows and the mobility solutions that lead to success.
Balance architectural quality, structural performance, accessibility, and passenger flow in design and execution.
Establish divisional design standards, procurement strategies, and technical governance.
Oversee connectivity across modes&mdash;rail, metro, road, autonomous vehicles, cycling, and pedestrian networks.
Lead program-level oversight on cost, risk, schedule, quality, and safety
Coordinate with government, regulators, infrastructure partners for approvals and compliance
Advise executive leadership on strategic phasing, prioritization, and operational readiness.
Engage with government agencies, regulatory bodies, and delivery partners to secure approvals and maintain compliance.
Ensure technical performance, spatial quality, accessibility, and user experience are appropriately balanced in all transport-related assets. 
Requirements 
Demonstrated ability to manage cross-disciplinary teams and interface between design ambition and technical delivery.
Proven experience leading complex projects blending both transport infrastructure with civic-scaled public domain, place making, activation and customer experience outcomes.
Familiarity with project governance, stakeholder engagement, and regulatory coordination.
Strong collaborator and proven ability to build quality internal team and external stakeholder relationships.
Ability to balance program-wide oversight with attention to project-level design, functionality, and constructability.
Effective communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
18 years of experience leading complex transport-related projects, including significant public transport buildings or interchanges.
Degree in Architecture (preferred) or Engineering postgraduate qualification preferred. 
Benefits 
Competitive salary and attractive benefits package</div>

Executive Director - Transport Hubs - 20003721 CDU5

<div>Qiddiya Investment Company is developing a leading entertainment, sports, and cultural destination in Saudi Arabia as part of the Kingdom&rsquo;s Vision 2030. The organization is focused on delivering world-class projects that require efficient and resilient supply chain and supplier relationship management, particularly in critical sectors like transport.
We are seeking an experienced Director &ndash; Supplier Relationship Management to lead and manage supplier relationships specifically within the transport domain, overseeing supplier performance, risk, and strategic partnerships that support the organization&rsquo;s ambitious goals.
The Director &ndash; Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) is responsible for positioning TBU as a disciplined, credible and collaborative client of choice across the 30BN+ SAR procurement pipeline. The role establishes and leads a structured SRM framework that strengthens strategic supplier engagement, improves performance transparency, manages supply chain risk and drives long-term value across major infrastructure packages. The position plays a critical leadership role in enhancing market confidence and supporting successful procurement and delivery outcomes. 
Requirements 
Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>
Design and implement a formal SRM framework including supplier segmentation, governance structures and executive oversight.</li><li>
Lead proactive market engagement initiatives, including an annual TBU Industry Briefing to communicate pipeline visibility, procurement strategy and governance expectations.</li><li>
Work closely with the Central Procurement team to ensure strong alignment, transparency and coordination across procurement to avoid duplication of effort.</li><li>
Establish and manage structured supplier performance scorecards across major contracts.</li><li>
Facilitate quarterly executive-level performance reviews with strategic suppliers.</li><li>
Identify and manage strategic supply chain risks including capacity constraints, financial health, long-lead items and concentration risk.</li><li>
Collaborate with Procurement, Commercial, Risk and Project Controls to integrate supplier insights into procurement strategies and risk registers.</li><li>
Drive continuous improvement through lessons learned forums, innovation workshops and structured performance improvement plans.</li><li>
Provide market intelligence to inform sourcing strategies and long-lead procurement planning.</li><li>
Support dispute avoidance through early intervention and structured supplier engagement.</li><li>
Develop executive dashboards providing visibility of supplier performance trends and systemic risk themes.</li></ul>
Leadership &amp; Stakeholder Management<ul><li>
Act as the executive interface between TBU and strategic suppliers.</li><li>
Partner with Project Directors and Procurement leads on major package delivery.</li><li>
Engage with industry bodies and supply chain partners to enhance TBU&rsquo;s reputation.</li><li>
Provide clear and structured reporting to the Executive Director DMO and senior leadership.</li></ul>
Qualifications and Experience:<ul><li>
Degree in Commerce, Engineering, Business, Law or related discipline.</li><li>
15+ years&rsquo; experience in supplier relationship management, commercial leadership or major procurement environments.</li><li>
Experience managing strategic supplier portfolios in large-scale infrastructure programs.</li><li>
Strong understanding of procurement governance and contract performance management.</li><li>
Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and industry leaders.</li><li>
Experience delivering structured industry engagement initiatives.</li></ul>
Key Competencies<ul><li>
Strategic market engagement</li><li>
Executive communication and negotiation</li><li>
Performance management and governance</li><li>
Risk identification and mitigation</li><li>
Relationship building and influencing</li><li>
Data-driven reporting and insight generation</li><li>
Commercial acumen and integrity</li></ul>
Success Measures<ul><li>
Formal SRM framework implemented across TBU.</li><li>
Annual Industry Briefing successfully delivered.</li><li>
Improved supplier performance metrics across major packages.</li><li>
Reduction in repeat performance issues.</li><li>
Enhanced market confidence and competitive tension in procurements.</li></ul> 

Benefits 
Comprehensive benefits package</div>

Director - Supplier Relationship Management - Transport - 20004442 - DA3

<div>Job Overview
The Senior Director - Commercial for Transport DMO at Qiddiya Investment Company is responsible for leading the commercial management and strategic procurement functions within the Transport DMO. This role ensures effective commercial oversight, contract administration, and procurement strategies that align with the organization's objectives to deliver transport infrastructure projects successfully.
Key Responsibilities<ul><li>
Lead the development and implementation of commercial strategies related to transport projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives and governance frameworks.</li><li>
Manage contract administration activities, including negotiation, execution, change management, claims, and close-out processes.</li><li>
Oversee procurement activities, ensuring competitive sourcing, value for money, and compliance with internal policies and relevant regulations.</li><li>
Drive cost management and budgeting processes to support project delivery within approved financial parameters.</li><li>
Collaborate with project delivery, finance, legal, and risk teams to mitigate commercial risks and resolve issues promptly.</li><li>
Develop and maintain commercial frameworks, policies, procedures, and templates tailored to transport projects.</li><li>
Provide leadership, coaching, and mentoring to commercial and procurement teams to enhance performance and capability.</li><li>
Ensure robust reporting and governance through regular updates to senior management and executive stakeholders.</li><li>
Engage with external stakeholders, including contractors, suppliers, and regulators, to maintain strong commercial relationships.</li><li>
Identify and implement continuous improvements in commercial processes and practices.</li></ul> 

Requirements 
Education<ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Commercial Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Transport Management, or related field.</li><li>
Postgraduate qualifications (Masters or MBA) preferred.</li></ul>
Experience and Skills<ul><li>
15+ years of progressive experience in commercial leadership roles within transport infrastructure or related sectors.</li><li>
Strong expertise in contract administration, procurement strategy, and commercial risk management.</li><li>
Proven track record managing complex transport projects, preferably within large infrastructure or governmental organizations.</li><li>
Demonstrated leadership and team management capabilities.</li><li>
Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.</li><li>
Experience working within stringent governance and compliance frameworks.</li><li>
Ability to drive cost control and value optimization strategies.</li><li>
Strong problem-solving skills and commercial acumen.</li></ul>
Applications closing on 17th May 2026. 
Benefits 
Comprehensive benefits package</div>

Senior Director - Commercial - Transport DMO 20003762 AA9

<div>Qiddiya Investment Company is seeking an accomplished and detail-oriented Director - Project Controls to lead and oversee the project controls function within our transport hub development projects. In this leadership role, you will be responsible for managing cost, schedule, risk, and quality controls across multiple transport infrastructure projects to ensure successful delivery in alignment with company objectives. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to enable effective decision-making and maintain project excellence for Qiddiya&rsquo;s visionary developments.
Key Responsibilities<ul><li>
Develop, implement, and manage project control frameworks specific to transport hubs projects.</li><li>
Lead the project controls team to monitor and report on schedule, cost, risks, and quality metrics.</li><li>
Ensure accurate forecasting, budgeting, and timely project delivery in adherence to plans.</li><li>
Collaborate with project managers, engineers, contractors, and stakeholders to align project control objectives.</li><li>
Prepare comprehensive project reports, dashboards, and presentations for senior management and stakeholders.</li><li>
Identify potential project risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize impact.</li><li>
Ensure compliance with company policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.</li><li>
Drive continuous improvement initiatives and the use of project management tools such as Primavera P6 and other software.</li></ul> 

Requirements 
<ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or related field; Master&rsquo;s degree preferred.</li><li>
Over 12 years of progressive experience in project controls, especially in transport infrastructure and hub developments.</li><li>
Proven leadership skills managing project controls teams and delivering large-scale infrastructure projects.</li><li>
In-depth knowledge of project management methodologies, cost control, scheduling, risk management, and quality assurance.</li><li>
Expertise in project controls software such as Primavera P6, MS Project, or equivalents.</li><li>
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.</li><li>
Professional certifications such as PMP or equivalent highly desirable.</li><li>
Experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with multiple concurrent projects.</li></ul></div>

Director - Project Controls - Transport Hubs DMO - 20003943 - DA3

<div>Qiddiya Investment Company is seeking an experienced and strategic Director - Project Controls to lead the project controls function within our transport infrastructure projects. In this leadership role, you will oversee project controls activities, ensuring effective management of cost, schedule, risk, and quality for transport-related developments. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver complex infrastructure projects on time and within budget, supporting Qiddiya&rsquo;s vision to create a world-class entertainment and leisure destination.
Key Responsibilities<ul><li>
Lead the development and implementation of project control strategies specific to transport infrastructure projects.</li><li>
Manage cost control, scheduling, risk assessment, and performance monitoring to ensure timely project delivery.</li><li>
Direct and mentor the project controls team to uphold best practices and continuous improvement.</li><li>
Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and stakeholders to align project objectives and controls processes.</li><li>
Generate comprehensive reports, dashboards, and forecasts for senior management and stakeholders.</li><li>
Identify potential risks and develop mitigation plans to minimize project impact.</li><li>
Ensure compliance with company policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.</li><li>
Drive utilization of project management software tools such as Primavera P6 and others.</li></ul> 

Requirements 
<ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying or a related field; Master's degree preferred.</li><li>
Over 12 years of progressive experience in project controls within transport infrastructure or related sectors.</li><li>
Proven leadership experience leading project control teams on large-scale transport or infrastructure projects.</li><li>
Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, cost control, scheduling, and risk management.</li><li>
Expertise with project controls software such as Primavera P6, MS Project, or equivalent.</li><li>
Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.</li><li>
Professional certification such as PMP or equivalent is highly desirable.</li><li>
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities.</li></ul> 

Benefits 
<ul><li>
Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field; a master&rsquo;s degree is an advantage.</li><li>
Minimum of 10-12+ years of experience in project controls and planning, with a strong focus on large-scale construction projects.</li><li>
Demonstrated experience managing complex projects, preferably in the sports or entertainment sector.</li><li>
Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, tools, and best practices.</li><li>
Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.</li><li>
Proficient in project management software, scheduling tools, and cost control systems.</li><li>
Project Management Professional (PMP) or similar certification is preferred.</li><li>
Experience working in the Middle East is a plus.</li></ul></div>

Director - Project Controls - Transport - 20003955 - DA3

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