Senior Rigging Engineer - Heavy-Lift Safety Leader

Nesma & Partners; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Nesma & Partners is seeking a skilled Rigging Engineer to lead design, verification, and site supervision of heavy lift operations across major industrial and infrastructure projects. You will develop lifting plans, evaluate equipment configurations, and enforce international safety standards.

Essential qualifications include a Mechanical/Civil engineering degree, LEEA or equivalent certification, 0–4+ years of rigging experience, and proficiency in AutoCAD and lift simulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, or related)
• LEE A Appointed Person for Lifting Operations or equivalent certified rigging qualification
• 0–4+ years of rigging engineering experience on industrial/EPC projects
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and lift planning software
• English working proficiency

Responsibilities

• Develop, analyze, and review engineered lifting plans, rigging layouts, and detailed lifting studies
• Enforce compliance with international standards and statutory regulations (ASME, BS, API, LOLER)
• Supervise heavy lifting operations on site (onshore/offshore)
• Assess crane capacities, rigging tackle selection, ground-bearing pressure, and boom clearances
• Review subcontractors Method Statements (MOS) and lifting documentation
• Coordinate lifting schedules with construction, materials delivery, and logistics teams
• Maintain lifting gear inspection logs, test certificates, and lift permits

Skills

Rigging engineering

Lifting operations

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Rigging calculations

Lift simulation tools

Job description

Nesma & Partners is seeking a skilled Rigging Engineer to lead design, verification, and site supervision of heavy lift operations across major industrial and infrastructure projects. You will develop lifting plans, evaluate equipment configurations, and enforce international safety standards.

Essential qualifications include a Mechanical/Civil engineering degree, LEEA or equivalent certification, 0–4+ years of rigging experience, and proficiency in AutoCAD and lift simulations.