Lead Roads & Highways Site Engineer - Riyadh

WSP in the Middle East; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 210,000 - 330,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in the Middle East is seeking an experienced Site Engineer for our Roads & Highways project in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role requires a minimum of 12 years of civil engineering experience, with a proven background in road infrastructure and prior work in Saudi Arabia.

The successful candidate will supervise daily site activities, review drawings and specifications, coordinate with contractors and consultants, and ensure quality, safety, and timely delivery across the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized university.
• 12+ years of overall professional experience in civil engineering and infrastructure projects.
• Previous experience working in Saudi Arabia is mandatory.
• Strong experience in Roads & Highways construction and infrastructure projects.
• Experience in road construction activities, including earthworks, pavement works, asphalt, drainage, and associated infrastructure.
• Previous experience with engineering consultancy firms or major infrastructure projects is preferred.
• Good knowledge of construction standards, technical specifications, quality requirements, and site supervision procedures.
• Excellent communication, coordination, reporting, and problem-solving skills.
• Candidates with strong Roads & Highways project experience in Saudi Arabia.
• Experience working with reputed engineering consultants or infrastructure contractors.
• Ability to manage multiple site activities and coordinate effectively with contractors and project stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of Saudi construction practices and relevant local standards.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and monitor daily site construction activities for roads and highway infrastructure projects.
• Ensure that construction works are carried out in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, and project requirements.
• Monitor roadworks activities, including earthworks, grading, excavation, embankment, subgrade preparation, sub-base, road base, and asphalt paving.
• Coordinate with contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and other project stakeholders to ensure smooth project execution.
• Review construction drawings, method statements, material submittals, and technical documents.
• Monitor site progress and ensure activities are completed as per the approved project schedule.
• Conduct regular site inspections and ensure compliance with quality, health, safety, and environmental requirements.
• Identify site issues, technical challenges, and construction discrepancies, and coordinate with relevant teams for timely resolution.
• Review and verify contractor work progress, ensuring compliance with approved specifications and standards. Prepare daily site reports, progress updates, inspection requests, and other relevant project documentation.
• Coordinate with the project management and engineering teams to ensure effective communication and timely delivery of project milestones.

Skills

Site supervision

Roads & highways

Contractor coordination

Documentation & reporting

Drawing review

Quality & safety oversight

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

WSP in the Middle East is seeking an experienced Site Engineer for our Roads & Highways project in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role requires a minimum of 12 years of civil engineering experience, with a proven background in road infrastructure and prior work in Saudi Arabia.

The successful candidate will supervise daily site activities, review drawings and specifications, coordinate with contractors and consultants, and ensure quality, safety, and timely delivery across the project lifecycle.