We 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).