Handover & Start-Up Quality Director

Qiddiya Investment Company; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 449,000 - 563,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading development firm in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Director of Handover & Operational Start‑Up. This role is crucial for ensuring quality assurance during project closeout and operational readiness. The ideal candidate brings over 15 years of leadership experience in the Construction Industry, particularly with mega projects. Responsibilities include managing verification frameworks and collaborating across teams to maintain operational excellence. If you thrive in dynamic environments where your work has a real impact, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Over 15 years of leadership experience in the Construction Industry on mega or giga projects and Assets Operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality assurance efforts during Handover and Operational Start‑Up phases.
• Collaborate closely with Operations teams to ensure timely updates to the QMS.
• Develop and assure implementation of a centralized Verification & Validation (V&V) framework.

Education

BSc in Engineering, Quality management or similar degree (i.e. UK Level 6)

Certified ISO 9001 Quality Management System Lead Auditor

Job description

A leading development firm in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Director of Handover & Operational Start‑Up. This role is crucial for ensuring quality assurance during project closeout and operational readiness. The ideal candidate brings over 15 years of leadership experience in the Construction Industry, particularly with mega projects. Responsibilities include managing verification frameworks and collaborating across teams to maintain operational excellence. If you thrive in dynamic environments where your work has a real impact, this opportunity is for you.