Director of Asset Strategy & Engineering

Qiddiya; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Qiddiya is a Saudi Arabia’s future capital of entertainment, sports, and culture, delivering world-class assets and experiences. The Director will provide owner-side oversight of asset condition, engineering performance, lifecycle planning, maintenance strategies, capital investment, and operational readiness.

Working with internal teams, operators, and providers, the role ensures assets are safe, reliable, and maintained to world-class standards, with emphasis on sustainability and long-term

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering or management field.
• 15+ years of experience in technical asset management, engineering, facilities management, or capital planning.
• Experience with complex operating assets and major building systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop asset strategies, lifecycle plans, and capital priorities.
• Lead asset condition assessments, due diligence, and audits.
• Oversee maintenance, compliance, and technical risk.
• Review operator and facilities management plans, budgets, and performance.
• Support design reviews, testing, and asset handover.
• Manage defects, warranties, and technical documentation.
• Lead refurbishment and capital projects input.
• Drive energy efficiency and whole-life cost improvements.
• Prepare technical reports for senior leadership.

Skills

Asset management

Engineering leadership

Lifecycle planning

Maintenance strategy

Capital planning

Technical risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/ Electrical/ Civil/ Structural Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Qiddiya is a Saudi Arabia’s future capital of entertainment, sports, and culture, delivering world-class assets and experiences. The Director will provide owner-side oversight of asset condition, engineering performance, lifecycle planning, maintenance strategies, capital investment, and operational readiness.

Working with internal teams, operators, and providers, the role ensures assets are safe, reliable, and maintained to world-class standards, with emphasis on sustainability and long-term