Director of Emergency Response & Resilience

Qiddiya Investment Company; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 299,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Saudi Arabia is seeking an experienced Director to lead emergency response operations across extensive construction zones. The role requires a strong leader with a proven track record in managing emergency situations, extensive experience in stakeholder management, and the ability to direct teams in high-pressure environments. The ideal candidate will possess professional qualifications in emergency management and demonstrate strong communication skills. This position is critical for ensuring safety and operational readiness across Qiddiya's projects.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership in directing large-scale emergency response operations.
• Extensive experience liaising with blue light services.
• Proven track record of managing multi-disciplinary security teams.
• Advanced knowledge of incident command systems.
• Strong stakeholder management skills across diverse teams.
• Superior communication skills for senior executives.
• Capacity to lead and make informed decisions during emergencies.
• High level of flexibility and problem-solving ability.

Responsibilities

• Lead emergency response operations across construction zones.
• Develop and implement emergency response frameworks.
• Oversee site-wide hazard assessments.
• Ensure readiness of site-based emergency teams.
• Evaluate incident trends and lead after-action reviews.
• Manage audits of third-party security providers.
• Representative for emergency and crisis matters.
• Mentor and develop high-performance emergency response teams.
• Design and evaluate emergency drills.
• Integrate emergency response with security programs.

Skills

Leadership in emergency response

Managing joint response scenarios

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Communication and negotiation

Flexibility and problem-solving

Education

Professional qualifications in emergency management

University degree in emergency management

Job description

A leading construction firm in Saudi Arabia is seeking an experienced Director to lead emergency response operations across extensive construction zones. The role requires a strong leader with a proven track record in managing emergency situations, extensive experience in stakeholder management, and the ability to direct teams in high-pressure environments. The ideal candidate will possess professional qualifications in emergency management and demonstrate strong communication skills. This position is critical for ensuring safety and operational readiness across Qiddiya's projects.