Lead Field Engineer - Structural

Parsons; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons is seeking a Lead Field Engineer - Structural to join our site-based Construction Supervision team on a landmark development project in Riyadh. The role focuses on on-site leadership of structural activities, technical direction to a team, and ensuring quality and safety across all stages.

You will review drawings, coordinate with stakeholders, monitor progress, and support testing and handover activities, leveraging BIM-enabled delivery where applicable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Minimum 15+ years of experience in structural construction supervision, inspection, or field engineering on major projects.
• Strong knowledge of reinforced concrete, structural steel, deep foundations, retaining structures and temporary works.
• Proven leadership of site supervision teams on large-scale developments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise all structural construction activities on site in line with drawings, specs, contract requirements, and quality standards.
• Provide technical direction to a team of structural inspectors and field engineers.
• Regularly inspect foundations, concrete and steel structures, retaining walls, and temporary works.
• Coordinate with contractors, consultants, and stakeholders to resolve structural issues.
• Review shop drawings, method statements, material submissions, and inspection requests.
• Ensure works align with approved designs, codes, standards and project specs.

Skills

Leadership

Site supervision

Structural engineering

Inspection & QA

Project coordination

Microsoft Office

Engineering software

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Engineering software

Job description

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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an exceptionally talented Lead Field Engineer - Structural to join our site-based Construction Supervision team on a major landmark development project in Riyadh.

The project comprises the design, enabling, and main works for a large-scale destination development featuring several iconic assets, hospitality facilities, and supporting infrastructure. Delivered under a client governance framework with stringent programme, quality, safety, and sustainability requirements, the Construction Supervision Consultant (CSC) is responsible for providing independent, end-to-end supervision and management, ensuring that all works are completed, integrated, tested, commissioned, and handed over to support both successful operations and long-term legacy objectives.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead and supervise all structural construction activities on site, ensuring compliance with approved drawings, specifications, contract requirements, and quality standards.
• Manage and provide technical direction to a team of structural inspectors and field engineers.
• Conduct regular inspections of structural works, including foundations, concrete structures, steel structures, retaining walls, and temporary works.
• Coordinate with contractors, consultants, and project stakeholders to resolve structural and construction-related issues.
• Review and evaluate structural shop drawings, method statements, material submissions, and inspection requests.
• Verify that all structural works are executed in accordance with approved designs, relevant codes, standards, and project specifications.
• Monitor construction progress and identify potential risks, delays, and constructability challenges.
• Review contractor work plans and ensure compliance with project schedules and milestones.
• Ensure implementation of quality assurance and quality control procedures for all structural works.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, non-conformance reports, site instructions, and progress reports.
• Support testing, commissioning, and handover activities where applicable.
• Promote and enforce compliance with health, safety, environmental, and sustainability requirements.
• Assist the Resident Engineer and Construction Manager in achieving successful project delivery objectives.

What Required Skills You'll Bring

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering.
• Minimum 15+ years of experience in structural construction supervision, inspection, or field engineering on major building, infrastructure, or mixed-use development projects.
• Strong expertise in reinforced concrete, structural steel, deep foundations, retaining structures, and temporary works.
• Proven experience leading site supervision teams on large-scale projects.
• Strong understanding of structural engineering principles, construction methodologies, and international design codes.
• Experience reviewing structural drawings, calculations, shop drawings, and contractor submissions.
• Ability to identify and resolve complex structural and construction-related issues.
• Excellent leadership, communication, coordination, and reporting skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant engineering software.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring

• Experience working on mega projects, iconic developments, convention centers, hospitality projects, airports, or large mixed-use developments.
• Previous experience within a Construction Supervision Consultant (CSC) environment.
• Familiarity with BIM-enabled project delivery and digital construction processes.
• Experience supporting testing, commissioning, and project handover phases.
• Strong stakeholder management and multidisciplinary coordination skills.
• Professional registration or chartered status is an advantage.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and complex project environment.

Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.

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