Senior Rigging Engineer

Nesma & Partners; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Nesma & Partners is seeking a skilled Rigging Engineer to lead the design, verification, and site supervision of heavy lift operations across major projects. You will develop detailed lifting plans, evaluate equipment configurations, and enforce strict safety standards to ensure flawless lifts on site.

The role requires LEEA Appointed Person certification (or equivalent), 0–4+ years in rigging or heavy installation, and strong English proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, or related engineering discipline).
• LEEA Appointed Person for Lifting Operations (or equivalent certified rigging qualification).
• 0 to 4+ years of hands-on experience in rigging engineering, lifting operations, or heavy mechanical installation on industrial/EPC projects.
• Proven skill in AutoCAD, rigging calculations (sling tension, center of gravity, ground pressure), and lift simulation tools.
• Professional working proficiency in English.

Responsibilities

• Develop, analyze, and review engineered lifting plans, rigging layouts, and detailed lifting studies using AutoCAD and lifting simulation software during FEED and execution stages.
• Enforce compliance with international standards and statutory regulations, including ASME, BS, API, and LOLER guidelines.
• Supervise and monitor heavy lifting operations on site across greenfield and brownfield environments (onshore/offshore).
• Assess crane capacities, rigging tackle selection, ground-bearing pressure, and boom clearances to optimize crane positioning and ensure safe operations.
• Evaluate, review, and approve subcontractors' MOS, rigging assessments, and lifting documentation.
• Coordinate lifting schedules with construction, material delivery, and logistics teams, while working directly with crane vendors on mobilization/demobilization.
• Maintain lifting gear inspection logs, test certifications, and lift permits, championing world-class QHSE standards across all lifting areas.

Skills

AutoCAD

Rigging calculations

Lift simulation

Center of gravity

Ground pressure

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Rigging calculation software

Lift simulation software

Job description

Nesma & Partners is seeking a skilled and safety-driven Rigging Engineer / Sr. Rigging Engineer to join our team.

In this role, you will lead the technical design, verification, and site supervision of heavy lift operations. You will develop detailed lifting plans, evaluate equipment configurations, and enforce strict international safety standards to ensure the flawless execution of lifts across major industrial and infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lifting Engineering & Studies: Develop, analyze, and review engineered lifting plans, rigging layouts, and detailed lifting studies using AutoCAD and lifting simulation software during FEED and execution stages.
• Standards & Compliance: Enforce compliance with international standards and statutory regulations, including ASME, BS, API, and LOLER guidelines.
• Site Supervision & Execution: Supervise and monitor critical and non-critical heavy lifting operations on site across greenfield and brownfield environments (onshore/offshore).
• Equipment & Capacity Optimization: Assess crane capacities, rigging tackle selection, ground-bearing pressure, and boom clearances to optimize crane positioning and ensure safe operations.
• Subcontractor & Method Statement Review: Evaluate, review, and approve subcontractors' Method Statements (MOS), rigging assessments, and lifting documentation.
• Cross-Functional Interface: Coordinate lifting schedules with construction, material delivery, and logistics teams, while working directly with crane vendors on mobilization/demobilization.
• QHSE & Integrity Management: Maintain lifting gear inspection logs, test certifications, and lift permits, championing world-class QHSE standards across all lifting areas.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, or related engineering discipline).
• Certification: LEEA Appointed Person for Lifting Operations (or equivalent certified rigging qualification).
• Experience: 0 to 4+ years of hands-on experience in rigging engineering, lifting operations, or heavy mechanical installation on industrial/EPC projects.
• Technical Proficiency: Proven skill in AutoCAD, rigging calculations (sling tension, center of gravity, ground pressure), and lift simulation tools.
• Language: Professional working proficiency in English.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in tier-1 EPC or large-scale industrial construction environments.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Arabic.
• Working knowledge of PMV operations, crane inspection, and heavy transport planning.