Project Director – Electrical & Specialist Systems (FIFA Stadium Project)

  • Reference: PD/ELEC/26

  • Location: Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA)

  • Package: T.B.A

  • Type: Full-time

The Role & Project

Stafford Lawrence has been retained to source a key project leadership specialist for a major Electrical Subcontract Package on a FIFA 2034 World Cup Stadium in Saudi Arabia.

Executed as part of the sub-contract delivery team, this package encompasses site-wide high/medium voltage power, complex life safety systems, advanced venue security, and FIFA-compliant technical installations. We are seeking senior electrical and building services leaders with direct experience delivering complex electrical sub-packages for major sports infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities & Scope

  • Overall Project Delivery: Strategic leadership of project execution from construction through integrated testing & commissioning (T&C), operational readiness, and final handover.

  • Electrical & Power Infrastructure: Direct oversight of HV/MV/LV power distribution, substations, emergency generator systems, UPS, lighting, and stadium floodlighting.

  • Specialist & Venue Systems Integration: Seamless integration across ELV, ICT, CCTV, site security, BMS, broadcast interfaces, life safety, and specialist event systems.

  • Stakeholder Management: Primary interface coordinating with Client, PMC, Supervision Consultants, Designers, Local Authorities, and Specialist Subcontractors.

  • Governance & Project Controls: Full management of project risks, commercial performance, FIDIC contracts, procurement, schedule, quality, and HSE compliance.

  • Team Leadership: Directing and motivating a large, multi-disciplinary project team on-site.

Key Candidate Requirements

  • Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized university.

  • Experience: 20–25+ years of total engineering experience, with at least 10+ years in senior project leadership roles (Project Director / Senior Project Manager).

  • Major Stadium Track Record (Mandatory): Proven experience delivering major stadium or international sports venue projects (e.g., FIFA World Cup, Olympic Games, UEFA, or AFC venues).

  • Main Contractor Background: Strong Main Contractor experience preferred, managing large-scale delivery on complex construction sites.

  • Mega-Project Scale: Experience on mega projects valued at SAR 3 Billion+ is a strong advantage.

  • Technical & Commercial Mastery: Solid understanding of FIDIC contracts, project controls, testing & commissioning, and stakeholder management.

  • GCC / KSA Experience: Prior experience in Saudi Arabia or the wider GCC region preferred.

Package & Offer Details

  • Salary: T.B.A (commensurate with senior stadium delivery experience).

  • Benefits Package: Visa Provision, Comprehensive Medical Cover, as well as Annual Paid Holiday Allowance.

  • Availability: URGENT REQUIREMENT – Candidates should have a maximum notice period of 3 months.

Confidential Application Process- Project Director Stadiums – Electrical

Due to client non-disclosure agreements, specific project details will be disclosed only to pre-screened candidates.

To register confidential interest, please submit your CV quoting reference PD/ELEC/26 directly to info@staffordlawrence.com

Important Application Criteria:

MANDATORY SCREENING CHECKLIST — DO NOT APPLY IF YOU DO NOT MEET ALL CRITERIA:

Before submitting your CV, confirm you tick ALL of the following non-negotiable boxes:

  • [ ] EDUCATION: Degree qualified with a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (B.Sc. / B.Tech) from a recognized university.

  • [ ] EXPERIENCE & SENIORITY: 20–25+ years of total engineering experience, with a minimum of 10+ years in senior leadership roles (Project Director / Senior Project Manager) holding full package and P&L accountability.

  • [ ] MAJOR STADIUM TRACK RECORD (MANDATORY): Direct, hands-on experience delivering permanent, major sports venues for Tier-1 international events (FIFA World Cup, Olympic Games, UEFA, or AFC). (Note: Temporary event overlay/event-power-only profiles will be rejected).

  • [ ] TIER-1 MAIN CONTRACTOR BACKGROUND: Proven track record working directly for major EPC Main Contractors managing large-scale site delivery, direct labor, subcontracts, and commercial risk (not purely PMC, Client-side, or Consultancy).

  • [ ] MEGA-PROJECT SCALE: Proven execution background on complex, mega-scale projects (SAR 3 Billion+ / $800M+ budget scale).

  • [ ] TECHNICAL & COMMERCIAL MASTERY: Expert command of MV/LV power systems, testing & commissioning (T&C), project controls, stakeholder management, and FIDIC contracts / claims.

  • [ ] GCC / KSA EXPERIENCE: Direct, recent experience delivering mega-projects within Saudi Arabia or the wider GCC region.

CVs that do not explicitly demonstrate all mandatory requirements will be sent a message asking you to revisit this page to READ the requirements.