Lead Field Engineer – Architectural Finishes

Snc-Lavalin; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Life insurance

Medical insurance

Annual leave balance

Gratuity scheme

Discretionary bonus

Flight contribution

Housing allowance

Wellbeing program

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in Riyadh is seeking an experienced Field Engineer – Architectural Finishes to supervise finishing works for a major development. You will ensure compliance with drawings, specs and schedules while coordinating with architects, interior designers, contractors, and suppliers across hospitality and landmark projects.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture/Engineering, 8+ years in construction supervision, and 5+ years in finishes supervision.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in architecture or civil/construction engineering.
• 8+ years in building construction and architectural supervision.
• 5+ years in architectural finishes supervision on major projects.
• Experience with luxury hotels, convention centers, mixed-use developments.
• Experience reviewing shop drawings and submittals.
• Fluent English; Arabic is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and inspect architectural finishing works per drawings and specs.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to resolve interface issues.
• Review shop drawings, submittals, method statements, and technical submissions.
• Conduct site inspections to verify quality and progress.
• Assist in QA/QC, RFIs, and progress meetings.
• Support testing, commissioning, and handover activities.
• Maintain detailed records of inspections and project documentation.

Skills

English fluency

Coordination

Microsoft Office

Construction management software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture or Civil/Construction Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Construction management software

Job description

Job Description Overview

We are seeking an experienced Field Engineer – Architectural Finishes to supervise and monitor architectural finishing works for a prestigious large-scale development project in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that all architectural finishes are executed in accordance with approved drawings, project specifications, quality standards, design intent, and project schedules. Working closely with the Resident Engineer, Construction Manager, architects, interior designers, contractors, and specialist suppliers, the Field Engineer will play a vital role in delivering high-quality finishes across convention centres, hospitality facilities, mixed‑use developments, and landmark building projects.

Your role

Supervise and inspect architectural finishing works to ensure compliance with approved drawings, specifications, and contract requirements. Monitor installation of architectural finishes including wall finishes, ceilings, flooring, cladding, joinery, millwork, decorative elements, waterproofing, and façade‑related finishes. Ensure finishes are delivered in accordance with design intent, approved material samples, mock‑ups, and quality standards. Review shop drawings, material submittals, method statements, and technical submissions related to architectural works. Conduct regular site inspections to verify workmanship quality and compliance with approved standards. Coordinate with architectural, structural, MEP, interior design, and specialist contractor teams to resolve interface issues. Monitor contractor progress and ensure finishing activities are aligned with approved construction schedules. Review mock‑ups and sample installations and recommend acceptance or corrective actions. Verify that materials delivered to site comply with approved specifications and material submittals. Witness inspections and testing activities related to finishes, waterproofing systems, sealants, coatings, and façade elements. Ensure compliance with approved Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) procedures. Identify quality deficiencies and issue site observations, non‑conformance reports, and corrective action recommendations. Support the review and resolution of Requests for Information (RFIs), technical queries, and site instructions. Monitor contractor workmanship standards and ensure corrective actions are implemented where necessary. Participate in progress meetings, inspections, design coordination meetings, and technical reviews. Assist in verifying completed works for progress reporting and payment certification. Conduct snagging and de‑snagging inspections and ensure timely closure of punch list items. Support testing, commissioning, operational readiness, and project handover activities. Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental requirements during finishing operations. Maintain detailed records of inspections, approvals, observations, and project documentation.

About you

Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Construction Engineering, or a related discipline. Minimum 8+ years of overall professional experience in building construction and architectural supervision. Minimum 5 years of experience in architectural finishes supervision on major building projects. Proven experience in luxury hotels, resorts, convention centres, mixed‑use developments, commercial towers, or high‑end building developments. Experience within Site Supervision Consultancy, Engineering Consultancy, or PMC environments is highly preferred. Strong knowledge of architectural finishes, interior fit‑out works, and building envelope systems. Experience supervising installation of stone, marble, granite, ceramic tiles, wood flooring, gypsum systems, suspended ceilings, decorative finishes, wall coverings, joinery, and specialty finishes. Familiarity with hospitality industry standards and high‑quality finishing requirements. Experience reviewing shop drawings, materials, mock‑ups, and technical submittals. Strong understanding of QA/QC requirements, inspection procedures, and material testing processes. Knowledge of international building standards and architectural construction best practices. Ability to identify workmanship deficiencies and recommend practical solutions. Previous experience on projects in Saudi Arabia or the GCC region is highly desirable. Excellent communication, coordination, and technical reporting skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant construction management software. Fluency in English is required; Arabic language skills are an advantage.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career.

• Tax‑free salary.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Medical insurance.
• Annual leave balance.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Annual flight contribution.
• Transportation & housing allowances.
• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, familycare, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.

Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognized for the impact you make.

About AtkinsRéalis

We’re AtkinsRéalis, a world‑class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world’s infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We’re committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and our people. Find out more. Worker Type Employee Job Type Regular At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world‑class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences. Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world‑class engineering services and nuclear company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and our people. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world’s infrastructure and energy systems. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end‑to‑end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and capital. The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in strategic sectors such as Engineering Services, Nuclear and Capital.