Lifting Engineer FEATURED

ADC; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

ADC is seeking a focused Lifting Engineer to oversee lifting operations for a major infrastructure project in Riyadh/Diriyah. You will design, review, and execute safe lifting plans and supervise rigging teams to ensure on-site operations meet engineering standards.

The role requires a LEEA certification, a mechanical/civil/structural engineering degree, 3–5 years of lifting experience, and fluent English. You will collaborate with site teams, monitor equipment, and enforce HSE practices across

Qualifications

• Certification: LEEA certification is mandatory (Part 1/2 or diploma).
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree or Technical Diploma in Mechanical, Civil, or Structural Engineering.
• Experience: 3–5 years in lifting engineering, rigging, and heavy equipment management.
• Sector background: civil infrastructure, earthworks, or heavy construction; KSA/Diriyah experience is a plus.
• Technical skills: crane load charts, rigging calculations, crane positioning, ground bearing pressures.
• Language: professional command of English.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and approve standard and critical lifting plans (including tandem lifts and mobile/tower crane configurations).
• Monitor deployment and compliance of heavy equipment on-site; ensure rigging hardware meets specs.
• Enforce adherence to international lifting standards and internal HSE protocols.
• Conduct regular inspections of lifting gear, heavy machinery, and ground conditions prior to lift execution.
• Coordinate with site rigging teams, lift supervisors, and equipment operators to ensure plans are followed.

Skills

LEEA certification

Crane load charts

Rigging calculations

Crane positioning

Ground bearing pressures

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or Technical Diploma in Mechanical, Civil, or Structural Engineering

Job description

# Lifting EngineerWe are seeking a focused and certified Lifting Engineer to oversee and execute lifting operations for an infrastructure development project in Riyadh/Diriyah. You will be responsible for ensuring that all lifting activities, heavy equipment deployment, and rigging plans are engineered, reviewed, and executed safely in accordance with international and project technical standards.* **Lifting Plans:** Develop, review, and approve standard and critical lifting plans (including tandem lifts and mobile/tower crane configurations).* **Equipment Oversight:** Monitor the deployment and compliance of heavy equipment on-site, ensuring all machinery, rigging hardware, and lifting tackle meet specifications.* **Safety & Compliance:** Enforce strict adherence to international lifting standards and internal health, safety, and environmental (HSE) protocols.* **Site Inspections:** Conduct regular inspections of lifting gear, heavy machinery, and ground conditions prior to lift execution.* **Team Supervision:** Coordinate with site rigging teams, lift supervisors, and equipment operators to ensure execution matches engineered plans.#### Requirements* **Certification:** **LEEA (Lifting Equipment Engineers Association) certification is mandatory** (Part 1/2 or diploma).* **Education:** Bachelor’s Degree or Technical Diploma in Mechanical, Civil, or Structural Engineering.* **Experience:** **Minimum of 3 to 5 years** of hands-on experience in lifting engineering, rigging, and heavy equipment management within construction or infrastructure projects.* **Sector Background:** Proven track record on civil infrastructure, earthworks, or heavy construction sites. Experience within KSA or the Diriyah region is an advantage.* **Technical Skills:** Solid understanding of crane load charts, rigging calculations, crane positioning, and ground bearing pressures.* **Language:** Professional command of English (written and spoken).### Lifting EngineerEngineering / Civil / MechanicalRiyadh**Experience:** 3-5 years