Civil Road Engineering Chief – Senior Level

ASSYSTEM; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An international engineering company is seeking a Senior Civil Road Engineering Chief based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role involves leading engineering teams, preparing technical specifications, and ensuring compliance with local and international codes. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in civil engineering and significant experience managing civil projects. Familiarity with roadway designs and relevant software applications is essential. This position also requires effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate with various stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 10-12 years engineering experience with minimum 7 years managing civil staff.
• Familiarity with storm drainage, traffic signalization, and utility permitting.
• Ability to communicate effectively in written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Review subcontractor design submittals and technical reports.
• Prepare technical specifications and drawings for bid packages.
• Lead and mentor engineering staff in technical excellence.

Skills

Roadway design expertise

Engineering management

Technical specifications preparation

Effective communication

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

MS Office

Job description

Civil Road Engineering Chief – Senior Level

• Contract
• ASSYSTEM Job: Project Management
• Type of contract ASSYSTEM: Fixed-Term Contract
• ASSYSTEM Sector: Nuclear

Assystem is an international company with one mission: accelerate the energy transition around the world.

Finding solutions to climate change is the priority of the 21st century, and means switching to low‑carbon energy. At Assystem, our mission is to accelerate the energy transition worldwide. To achieve this, our 7,500 Switchers combine their historical engineering expertise and project management with digital technologies.

In our 12 countries (Europe, Middle East, Asia) of operation, we are working on the production and distribution of low‑carbon electricity, through the development of nuclear and renewable energies. We are also supporting the modernisation and development of energy grids, managing the setup and siting for new transmission and distribution networks, and using hydrogen to decarbonise the transport and industry sectors.

Responsibilities

• Familiar with local and international codes and standards, General Design Criteria and Technical Guidelines, standard drawings and standard guide specifications, traffic Impact assessment reports.
• Review of A/E contractors design submittals, specifications, technical reports, calculations and coordinate work of other disciplines and departments.
• Preparation of technical specifications and drawings for bid packages related to the development of various community and industrial projects.
• Will implement methods and solutions for complex engineering problems and will select the most efficient and economical manner to meet our clients’ design objectives.
• Leads other Engineers and design personnel in technical excellence and growth in the Quality Improvement Process.
• Provides technical consultations for interdisciplinary analytical studies and analyses.
• Assists in the review of vendor drawings and shop drawings.
• Prepare conceptual design and layouts.
• Performs field inspection and provide field support, as necessary during construction phases.
• Provide response and technical solutions to RFI’s raised by Contractors, Operation and Maintenance.
• Must work well within a dynamic team and serve as a technical consultant to the client.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university with major course work in civil engineering or a related field of study. Emphasis in roadway design preferred.
• Minimal 10 to 12 years of engineering experience with at least 7 years managing civil staff.
• Conduct the design of the proposed roads in the primary and secondary networks, familiar with storm inlets, culverts and storm drainage for roadways is preferred.
• Familiarity with traffic signalization, signage, pavement markings, traffic calming, asphalt milling and overlays, construction zone traffic control plans, and lighting.
• Familiarity with utilities with respect to right of way, crossings, concrete encasement of utilities where needed, and permitting is preferred.
• Coordinate with all relevant stakeholders and government authorities plus developers, consultants and contractors working within the area under study or adjacent areas.
• Professional Engineer (PE/PEng/Chartered Engineer) registration is preferred.
• Experience working in Saudi Arabia is preferred.
• Must demonstrate continual progression of experience and expertise in relevant discipline.
• Ability to communicate effectively both spoken and in written English. Knowledge of Arabic language is a plus, but not required.
• Knowledge of computers and basic software applications: AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point).

Security Clearance

This role requires the successful candidate to hold a minimum of a Security Check (SC) clearance without any caveats to that clearance. Due to the nature of work this role will be delivering and for the protection of certain assets, the successful candidate has to be a UK national or in MoD approved cases a Dual National from a non‑ITAR country.

We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people’s ability to dare are the only things that matter! Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.