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Playpath: Engineering the Future - Manager Role

Qiddiya Investment Company

Industry
-
Location
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Work mode
on-site
Job type
Full-time
Annual salary
Not specified
Minimum experience
7+ years
Posted
14th August, 2026

Required skills

Health & SafetyProblem SolvingCommunication Skills

About the role

Qiddiya Investment Company is recruiting professionals with Engineering qualifications and experience for Manager roles through Playpath: Engineering the Future.

This is an opportunity to play a key role in delivering one of the Kingdom's most exciting projects, working on complex engineering challenges whilst shaping the future of Qiddiya. Alongside hands-on experience, you will gain exposure to world-class practices and targeted development opportunities that support long-term career growth.

Playpath roles are designed for Saudi professionals seeking to build their career and strengthen their expertise through five specialized career pathways which include:

  • Manager - Design
  • Manager - Development
  • Manager - Health, Safety and Worker Welfare
  • Manager - Commercial
  • Manager - Projects (Delivery)

Key responsibilities will depend on the specific role and may include:

• Manage departmental strategy implementation, ensuring alignment with Qiddiya’s vision, monitoring risks, and improving operations.
• Oversee policies, procedures, stakeholder engagement, and communication channels.
• Manage budgeting, financial variances, forecasting, cost control, and compliance.
• Drive continuous improvement across systems, processes, and practices.
• Translate strategy into SMART goals and oversee the department’s talent management cycle.
• Manage reporting processes and ensure compliance with Qiddiya’s reporting requirements.

Detailed job descriptions for each pathway will be shared at a later stage of the process.

  • Saudi national.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
  • Approximately 7–8 years of relevant experience.
  • Experience in major capital projects, construction, infrastructure, real estate or mixed-use development is preferred.
  • Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams, consultants and contractors.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills in English.

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