Lead Structural Engineer

KEO International Consultants; Medina; On-site; SAR 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering consulting firm in Saudi Arabia seeks a Lead Civil Engineer with over 20 years of experience in high-rise construction, particularly in luxury mixed-use developments. Responsibilities include leading civil engineering design, overseeing project compliance, and managing regulatory approvals. The successful candidate will possess strong leadership skills and expertise in high-rise construction challenges. Offering a supportive environment and competitive benefits package.

Benefits

Hybrid working arrangements

Employee referral rewards

Study assistance sponsorship

Qualifications

• 20+ years of work experience in civil engineering.
• Proven leadership in high-rise construction projects.
• Solid experience in mixed-use and luxury 5-star hotel developments.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil engineering design for high-rise structures.
• Oversee site grading, earthworks, and drainage.
• Review and coordinate civil design documentation.
• Manage permitting and liaise with local authorities.

Skills

Leadership

High-rise construction expertise

Mixed-use development experience

Luxury hotel development experience

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor degree in Architecture or Civil Engineering

Job description

Overview

KEO is a creative enterprise, where innovation is a way of life. We are uniquely resourced with end-to-end services to take clients from inspiration – through conceptualisation – to realisation of planning, design or project delivery in the built and natural environments. For over 60 years we’ve led with vision, contributing to many of the world’s most ambitious projects, iconic places, remarkable experiences and prosperous communities.

As a highly integrated and agile AEP/PMCM firm, KEO is recognised by ENR as one of the Top 225 International Design Firms and one of the Top 20 International PM/CM Firms. We are also ranked by World Architecture as the 51st largest global architecture firm and the #1 Firm in the Middle East Region in their 2024 WA100 Survey.

We invite you to join us. Why?

When you join KEO, you’ll discover more than just a job – you’ll find a supportive environment that fosters your professional development through internal global mobility and career development and does so within a culture that supports company‑wide health and well‑being through on‑demand counselling services and regular workplace clinics. You will be invited to celebrate community events such as sports days, fun‑runs, in‑house sports teams and beach clean‑ups. In addition to your competitive package and benefits you will have access to a suite of policies that include hybrid working arrangements, individual athletic sponsorship, study assistance sponsorship, employee referral rewards.

Responsibilities

Our newest opportunity is for a Lead Civil Engineer with specialised expertise in high‑rise construction, alongside extensive experience in mixed‑use and luxury hotel developments, to join our international consulting team on a prestigious mega‑project in Madinah, Saudi Arabia.

The successful candidate will provide leadership and technical direction for all civil engineering activities, including site development, infrastructure, and civil works related to high‑rise towers and luxury mixed‑use components. This role demands a deep understanding of the unique challenges posed by high‑rise construction, including foundation engineering, vertical infrastructure integration, and regulatory compliance.

We envisage success in this role to include;

• Leading the civil engineering design and delivery for the entire project, with special focus on high‑rise structures, including foundations, piling, underground works, and infrastructure integration.
• Overseeing site grading, earthworks, drainage, utilities, roadworks, and retaining structures, ensuring effective coordination with high‑rise structural and architectural teams.
• Reviewing, approving, and coordinating all civil design documentation, ensuring compliance with Saudi Arabian codes, international standards, and client requirements.
• Collaborating closely with structural engineers to address specific high‑rise challenges such as deep foundations, shoring, and vertical load considerations.
• Providing constructability reviews and technical support during procurement and construction phases to mitigate risks related to high‑rise construction.
• Leading and mentoring civil engineering consultants and subcontractors, ensuring the delivery of high‑quality engineering outputs within schedule and budget.
• Coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless integration of civil infrastructure across mixed‑use site components.
• Managing permitting, liaising with local authorities, and ensuring all civil works meet regulatory and environmental standards.
• Acting as the primary civil engineering technical advisor on site, resolving complex technical issues promptly and efficiently.
• Promoting best practices in safety, sustainability, and quality assurance throughout the civil engineering scope.

Qualifications

To be successful in this dynamic opportunity, we envision that your career journey to date will include 20+ years work experience partnered with a Bachelor degree in Architecture or Civil Engineering.

Proven track record in leading civil engineering for high‑rise projects, with solid experience in mixed‑use and luxury 5‑star hotel developments.

KEO’s performance is founded upon integrity, results, innovation, safety and our people. We embrace diversity and recognise its contribution to client success wherever we work.

We are excited to hear how you can partner with our award‑winning team and treat all expressions of interest confidentially.