Heritage & Building Diagnostics Specialist - SAUDI ONLY

SOCOTEC; Al Khobar; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SOCOTEC Saudi Arabia seeks an experienced Building Diagnostics Specialist to assess existing buildings and assets, identify defects, and provide professional recommendations to support project requirements.

The role includes technical assessments, reporting, and coordination with multidisciplinary project teams to ensure compliance with applicable standards, regulations, and client expectations across major infrastructure and heritage projects in the Kingdom.

Qualifications

• Saudi National
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Architecture, Building Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years of relevant professional experience, ideally including experience in Saudi Arabia
• Strong knowledge of building construction, materials, and common defects
• Strong technical reporting and documentation skills
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams
• Good communication and coordination skills
• Knowledge of Saudi regulations and international standards is preferred
• Good command of English

Responsibilities

• Conduct site inspections and technical assessments of existing buildings and assets
• Identify, assess, and document defects, deterioration, and technical conditions
• Prepare technical reports, inspection records, and assessment documentation
• Review drawings, technical documents, and available project information
• Provide technical recommendations related to repair, rehabilitation, maintenance, and improvement works
• Coordinate with internal teams, consultants, contractors, and other project stakeholders
• Support technical surveys, investigations, and diagnostic activities
• Review and monitor technical works and provide feedback where required
• Ensure activities are carried out in accordance with applicable standards, regulations, and project requirements
• Support the preparation of technical scopes, proposals, and project documentation
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, findings, and recommendations
• Perform other technical duties related to the project as required

Skills

Building diagnostics

Site inspections

Technical reporting

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Architectural Engineering

Job description

In Saudi Arabia, SOCOTEC supports major infrastructure, construction, urban development, and heritage projects, delivering high-quality technical solutions that contribute to safety, compliance, quality, sustainability, and the preservation of valuable assets.

As part of our continued growth in the Kingdom, we are looking for experienced professionals who can contribute their technical expertise to complex and high-profile projects across Saudi Arabia.

We are seeking an experienced Building Diagnostics Specialist to join our team and support ongoing technical and development activities in Saudi Arabia.

The successful candidate will be responsible for assessing existing buildings and assets, identifying technical conditions and defects, and providing professional recommendations to support project requirements. The role will involve technical assessments, reporting, and coordination with multidisciplinary project teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct site inspections and technical assessments of existing buildings and assets.
• Identify, assess, and document defects, deterioration, and technical conditions.
• Prepare technical reports, inspection records, and assessment documentation.
• Review drawings, technical documents, and available project information.
• Provide technical recommendations related to repair, rehabilitation, maintenance, and improvement works.
• Coordinate with internal teams, consultants, contractors, and other project stakeholders.
• Support technical surveys, investigations, and diagnostic activities.
• Review and monitor technical works and provide feedback where required.
• Ensure activities are carried out in accordance with applicable standards, regulations, and project requirements.
• Support the preparation of technical scopes, proposals, and project documentation.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, findings, and recommendations.
• Perform other technical duties related to the project as required.

Requirements

• Saudi National.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Architecture, Building Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ Years of relevant professional experience, preferably including experience in Saudi Arabia.
• Good knowledge of building construction, materials, and common building defects.
• Strong technical reporting and documentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Good communication and coordination skills.
• Knowledge of relevant Saudi regulations and international standards is preferred.
• Good command of English.

• Reports To: Operations Director