Civil Team Leader

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

Job summary

A leading international Testing and Inspection company is seeking a civil engineer to lead a team of inspectors in Riyadh. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in civil engineering and 5-7 years of experience, specifically in inspection and supervision, with expertise in Saudi Building Codes and international standards. Responsibilities include managing compliance, providing technical guidance, and conducting site inspections. This role is exclusively for Saudi nationals and offers a chance to shape quality standards in the construction industry.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in civil engineering projects, specializing in inspection, supervision and construction activities.
• Proven experience in Saudi Code and strong knowledge of international standards (ASTM, ACI, BS).
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of inspectors to ensure compliance with project specifications.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to maintain high quality standards.
• Conduct inspections of construction sites to verify compliance with Saudi Building codes.

Skills

Leadership and team management

Knowledge of safety regulations

Strong communication skills

Technical report preparation

Civil engineering knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Job description

SGS is the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of 99,500 dedicated professionals. With over 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, compliance, and sustainability.

Job Description

• Lead and manage a team of inspectors to ensure compliance with project specifications, Saudi Building Codes and international standards.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to inspection teams to maintain high-quality standards.
• Review project deliverables and evaluate outcomes to ensure alignment with specifications and quality standards.
• Promote best practices and continuous improvement within the team.
• Ensure timely delivery of reports and documentation from the team as per client requirements.
• Responsible for inspection and testing of buildings according to Saudi building codes and international.
• Issuereports and documentation of findings and comments in accordance with Saudi building codes and international standards.
• Provide technical guidance and feedback to inspection team to maintain quality standards.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of civil engineering, industry standards and regulations especially Saudi Building Code and International Standards.
• Describe and assess technical problems and develop proposed solutions.
• Follow up with inspection team regarding reports and inspections.
• Conductinspections of construction sites to verify compliance with Saudi Building codes.
• Handle reassignment of responsibilities during emergency leaves to maintain workflow continuity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.
• 5–7 years of experience in civil engineering projects, specializing in inspection, supervision and construction activities
• Proven experience in Saudi Code and strong knowledge of international standards (ASTM, ACI, BS).
• Preferred experience in IDI program
• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• Strong knowledge of civil and structural works, including foundations, concrete, steel structures and finishing works.
• Ability to prepare detailed technical reports and documentation.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and site safety practices.
• Strong communication and coordination skills with a team.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team-oriented environment.
• This role is only open for Saudi nationals.