Lead Civil / Structural Engineer

V3international; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Riyadh is seeking a Site Representative for Structural Works to ensure compliance with design specifications and oversee construction activities. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Civil or Structural Engineering and at least 10 years of experience in building construction projects. Responsibilities include monitoring structural works, coordinating with stakeholders, and approving construction sequences. Strong proficiency in EDMS software and local building codes is required. This role supports project quality and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in building construction projects.
• Experienced in using EDMS Software for document management.
• Knowledgeable in local and international codes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Act as site representative for structural works compliance.
• Monitor and control the progress of structural works.
• Review and approve contractors’ construction sequencing.
• Ensure compliance with design and specifications.

Skills

Site supervision

Structural analysis

Risk management

Project compliance

Coordination with stakeholders

Education

Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

EDMS Software (e.g., Aconex)

MS Office Applications

Job description

• Act as site representative for all matters related to structural works ensuring compliance to projects design and specifications, inclusive of any and all other project requirements.
• Monitor & Control the progress of structural works against the approved Baseline schedule and report on any discrepancies observed.
• Review and approval of contractors’ construction sequencing to ensure that all structural elements are correctly planned.
• Review material approval requests submittals, method statements, inspection & test plans, and shop drawings.
• Review and approval all temporary works designs and sequencing.
• Development and implementation of all ‘High Risk’ structural activties ‘Go-No Go’ applications.
• Coordination with the HSE Manager in the review of all Lift Plans, and Lifting Operations inspections.
• Ensure that all necessary documents are submitted by the temporary works designer, including drawings, calculations, method statements and risk assessments.
• Verify that structural calculations to ensure that they are complete, correct, and reflect the actual site conditions. This includes load calculations, material strengths, stability checks, and compliance with relavent codes, standards, and Client requirements.
• Ensure the design is compliant with the relevant standards, codes of practice, legal requirements, and Client requirements. This will include but is not limited to local regulations, global industry standards agreed with the Client, and lients Temporary Works Procedure.
• Verify that the design ensures structural stability throughout all stages of the constrution, including erection, use, and dismantling.
• Review practically of design with regards to how it may be practially built across all stages of construction. This review will consider factors including existing and future (if relavent) site conditions, available spaces, and required resources ; and must account for erection, maitenance, inspection, and dismantling procedures.
• Ensure that safety measures are adequatley addressed in the design, including access,edge protection, and fall prevention.
• Confrim if potential risks are identified and mitigated by the Contractor. Ensure that the design include measures to address risks such as overload, impact, or environmental factors such as wind.
• Ensure that there are clear instructions for inspections, monitoring, and maintenance throughout the use of temporary works.
• Supervise and inspect the execution of the temporary works in line with BS5975.
• Liaise with the Contractor, Client Representatives, Site Engineers and Sub-contractors for matters related to structural works.Review and approval of contractors and subcontractors structural elements inspection reports and third
  party test results.
• Review and approval of civil/structural elements sequencing, installation, and erection with regards to the required safety and quality requirements.
• Provide accurate data and information to QS for the valuation process.
• Track and monitor material and works inspection requests.
• Monitor contractor’s structural, civil and infrastructure works to ensure compliance with specifications, plans and drawings.Supervise Civil/Structural engineering team.
• Liaise with client representatives (designers), contractors, site engineers and sub- contractors on issues related to structural/civil construction works.
• Provide accurate information and data to the QA/QC Manager for inclusion in the CS Constultants ProgressReports and presentations. Attend coordination meetings with project team, client, contractors, sub- contractors and other stakeholders.
• Review and verify corrective actions established for NCR’s and Discrepancy Reports.

Required Qualifications

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
• 10 years of experience in Building Construction Projects
• Experience in using EDMS Software, e.g. Aconex, etc.
• Well versed with MS Office Applications.
• Knowledgeable in local and international codes and standards, e.g. SBC, CSI, etc.