Director, Stadium Facades & Structures Design Standards

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

Job summary

Qiddiya | القدية is seeking a Director of Design Standards (Facades & Structures) to lead the creation and governance of design standards for stadiums, arenas, and major sports infrastructure. You will act as the technical authority for facade, long-span roofs, and spectator venue systems, ensuring safety, durability, and architectural excellence across projects.

The role focuses on developing specifications, performance criteria, and compliance frameworks while supporting project teams through

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and govern the Sports Design Standards for stadiums, arenas, training facilities, and associated sports infrastructure.
• Act as the subject matter expert for façade and structural systems across all sports developments.
• Advise on the design and delivery of FIFA‑compliant stadiums, multi‑purpose arenas, athletic stadiums and indoor sports venues.

Skills

Leadership

Technical design review

Cross-team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Structural/Civil Eng, Architecture or related discipline

Job description

Qiddiya | القدية is seeking a Director of Design Standards (Facades & Structures) to lead the creation and governance of design standards for stadiums, arenas, and major sports infrastructure. You will act as the technical authority for facade, long-span roofs, and spectator venue systems, ensuring safety, durability, and architectural excellence across projects.

The role focuses on developing specifications, performance criteria, and compliance frameworks while supporting project teams through