Website duncan-ross
Location: Qiddiya, Saudi Arabia
Job Category: Construction & Real Estate; Engineering & Technical; Project Management
Experience Required: 10+ years
Employment Type: Not specified
Joining Requirement: Immediate joiners preferred (within 1–2 weeks)
Eligibility: Candidates currently available in Saudi Arabia only.
Job Overview
A prestigious project in Qiddiya, Saudi Arabia, is seeking an experienced Lifting Manager to oversee heavy lifting operations, critical lifts, and high-tonnage steel structure and truss erection. This opportunity is intended for professionals with at least 10 years of relevant experience in lifting engineering, complex lifting operations, and construction project execution.
The successful candidate should possess the required lifting-related professional qualifications, such as Appointed Person certification under BS 7121, CPCS A61, NPORS N401, LEEA, or an equivalent qualification. Strong expertise in lifting method statements, risk assessments, multi-crane lift planning, rigging calculations, crane operations, and ground-bearing pressure assessments is essential.
The role involves coordinating lifting engineers, supervisors, riggers, and crane operators while maintaining compliance with applicable lifting standards, quality requirements, and client HSE procedures. Due to the urgent nature of the project, only candidates currently available in Saudi Arabia will be considered. Candidates able to join within one to two weeks of selection are strongly preferred.
Key Responsibilities
Manage heavy lifting operations, critical lifts, and high-tonnage structural steel and truss erection.
Prepare, review, and approve Lifting Method Statements (LMS), Risk Assessments (RAMS), and complex or multi-crane lift plans.
Evaluate lifting requirements, crane configurations, load charts, rigging arrangements, and lifting sequences.
Perform or review rigging calculations, centre of gravity (CoG) assessments, ground-bearing pressure calculations, and crane mat sizing.
Use AutoCAD to prepare rigging drawings and lifting engineering schematics.
Ensure lifting activities comply with BS 7121, relevant LEEA guidelines, QA/QC requirements, and client HSE procedures.
Apply Stop Work Authority when unsafe lifting conditions or non-compliant activities are identified.
Oversee heavy truss erection, structural steel installation, temporary stability, and load transfer sequences.
Verify lifting gear certification, third-party inspection records, equipment registers, and compliance documentation.
Coordinate lifting engineers, supervisors, riggers, crane operators, construction teams, and HSE personnel.
Monitor lifting operations and address technical or operational issues.
Maintain lifting plans, inspection records, and relevant technical documentation.
Requirements & Qualifications
Minimum 10 years of experience in heavy lifting, critical lift operations, and high-tonnage steel structure or truss erection.
Appointed Person qualification under BS 7121, CPCS A61, NPORS N401, LEEA qualification, or an equivalent credential.
Strong understanding of crawler cranes, mobile cranes, load charts, and rigging calculations.
Knowledge of centre of gravity, ground-bearing pressure, and crane mat sizing.
Proficiency in AutoCAD for lifting drawings and engineering schematics.
Excellent knowledge of BS 7121, LEEA guidelines, QA/QC requirements, and client HSE procedures.
Proven experience with heavy truss erection, structural steel installation, temporary stability, and load transfer sequences.
Expertise in lifting gear certification, third-party inspections, equipment registers, and compliance verification.
Experience managing lifting engineers, supervisors, riggers, and crane operators.
Strong coordination skills across construction and HSE teams.
Must currently be available in Saudi Arabia.
Immediate joining within 1–2 weeks is strongly preferred.
Salary, Benefits & Career Growth
Average Market Salary (Estimated): SAR 20,000–35,000 per month.
This is an indicative market estimate, not a salary confirmed by the recruiter. Actual compensation may vary depending on lifting project complexity, qualifications, critical lifting experience, employer, and overall responsibilities.
The original announcement does not specify salary, accommodation, transportation, insurance, or other benefits. Candidates should confirm the complete compensation package and employment conditions with the recruiter.
This role offers opportunities to develop further expertise in heavy lifting engineering, complex crane operations, structural erection, lifting safety management, and construction project leadership.
Application Process
Interested candidates should submit an updated CV highlighting their heavy lifting experience, lifting qualifications, complex crane operations, AutoCAD skills, and experience with structural steel or truss erection.
Recruitment Email
Email Subject: Lifting Manager – Qiddiya
Important eligibility conditions:
Candidates must currently be available in Saudi Arabia.
Immediate joiners within 1–2 weeks are strongly preferred.
Mention the job title in the email subject line.
To apply for this job email your details to alan.varghese@duncan-ross.com