Methods Engineering Manager

Albawani | البواني; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Albawani, a leading Saudi contractor, seeks an experienced Methods Engineering Manager to develop and govern construction methodologies, ensuring safe, efficient execution aligned with design and site constraints. The role interfaces with Design, Engineering, BIM, and site teams.

Ideal candidate has 12–15 years in construction methodology and a proven leadership track; strong capabilities in temporary works, lifting, and complex sequencing are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.
• 12–15 years of experience in construction methodology or methods management.
• Proven ability to lead complex construction methods and sequencing.
• Strong knowledge of temporary works, heavy lifting, steel structure erection.
• Experience coordinating Design, Engineering, BIM and site teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee construction methodologies and sequencing.
• Create cost-effective lifting plans for heavy lifts.
• Identify opportunities to optimise processes and productivity.
• Lead and mentor Methods Engineering team and coordinators.
• Ensure compliance with HSE and client standards.

Skills

Leadership

Construction methods

Lifting planning

HSE compliance

BIM interface

Temporary works

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Albawani is one of the leading construction and contracting companies in Saudi Arabia. Established in 1991, the company has grown from a small civil works contractor into a major diversified group with operations across construction, infrastructure, engineering, water and power, and industrial services. Headquartered in Riyadh, Albawani is recognised for delivering large-scale commercial, healthcare, educational, and government projects throughout the Kingdom. Albawani is known for its strong commitment to quality, safety, and innovation, holding several international ISO certifications and a Class-1 contractor ranking in Saudi Arabia.

Job Title: Methods Engineering Manager.

Department: Technical Office - Projects Engineering.

Role Purpose: The Methods Manager is accountable for the development, governance, and implementation of construction methodologies for the project, ensuring that works are executed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with the project design, program, and site constraints.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Develop, manage, and oversee construction methodologies and sequencing strategies, including the design and coordination of all associated temporary and enabling works for both underground and above-ground structures, ensuring alignment with approved permanent works design and site-specific conditions.
• Formulate cost-effective construction approaches and detailed lifting plans for heavy lifts involving specialised precast concrete units and structural steel elements, with strong expertise in modular and off-site construction techniques.
• Identify repetitive construction processes and implement optimised methodologies, including the appropriate selection of tools, equipment, and lifting accessories, to enhance productivity, shorten cycle times, and achieve project schedule and cost efficiencies.
• Act as the technical interface between Design, Engineering, BIM, and site execution teams.
• Review design deliverables for construct-ability, including temporary formwork and permanent structure drawings.
• Review and provide Temporary works Bill of quantities for planning and budgeting.
• Ensure all construction methodologies are fully compliant with HSE requirements, applicable statutory regulations, client standards, and internal company procedures.
• Lead and support risk assessments, lifting studies, construct-ability hazard reviews, and temporary works risk evaluations.
• Embed safety-by-design and safety-by-methodology principles into all construction planning and execution strategies.
• Support planning teams in developing practical construction sequences, accurate activity duration, resource loading, and key project constraints.
• Identify opportunities to enhance productivity, improve efficiencies, and optimise construction approaches.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the Methods Engineering team, Temporary Works Coordinator, and Technical Coordinators, establishing clear performance expectations and accountability.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.
• Minimum 12 to 15 years of experience in construction methodology, site engineering, or methods management on major projects.
• Proven experience developing and implementing complex construction methods and sequencing strategies.
• Strong understanding of temporary works, heavy lifting, steel structure erection, logistics, and specialist construction techniques.
• Demonstrated expertise in construction methodology leadership and execution planning.