Lead Resident Engineer - Major Hospitality Project

slihrms; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 460,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

slihrms is seeking an experienced Senior Resident Engineer to lead on-site supervision for a large-scale development in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The incumbent will serve as the Consultant's on-site representative, ensuring construction aligns with approved designs, contract specs, and safety standards.

The role requires 15+ years in construction and 8+ years as a Resident Engineer on major projects, with strong leadership and communication skills to manage multidisciplinary teams and coordinate

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related field from an accredited institution.
• 15+ years of overall professional experience in construction and site supervision.
• 8+ years as a Resident Engineer on large-scale building projects.
• Experience supervising major developments (hotels, resorts, convention centres, mixed-use) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act as the Consultant's primary site representative and lead all construction supervision activities.
• Oversee daily site operations ensuring compliance with drawings, specs, contract requirements and regulations.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams (civil, structural, architectural, MEP, landscape, inspectors).
• Review contractor submissions (method statements, shop drawings, submittals, work programs).
• Monitor progress and ensure alignment with project schedules and milestones.
• Identify risks and implement corrective actions with stakeholders.
• Chair progress meetings and technical reviews.
• Ensure high standards of quality and compliance with HSSE standards.
• Oversee testing, commissioning, and handover activities.
• Provide regular project status reports on progress, risks, quality, safety and commercial matters.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Communication

English fluency

Project supervision

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Master's Degree in Engineering/Construction Management

Professional Engineer (PE) or Chartered Engineer

Tools

Construction management software

Job description

slihrms is seeking an experienced Senior Resident Engineer to lead on-site supervision for a large-scale development in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The incumbent will serve as the Consultant's on-site representative, ensuring construction aligns with approved designs, contract specs, and safety standards.

The role requires 15+ years in construction and 8+ years as a Resident Engineer on major projects, with strong leadership and communication skills to manage multidisciplinary teams and coordinate