Resident Engineer

V3 Middle East Engineering Consultants Co.; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

V3 Middle East Engineering Consultants Co. seeks a Senior Site Lead to supervise the construction team, ensuring technical excellence and contractual compliance across large-scale projects.

The role acts as the principal on-site authority, coordinating engineers, inspectors, and QS, leading QA/QC reviews, and ensuring safety and environmental compliance while maintaining audit-ready records and timely progress updates to clients and management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (Master’s preferred).
• 15–20 years of experience in related discipline.
• Experience in consulting or supervision on large-scale projects preferred.
• Knowledge of FIDIC contracts and IPA/Variation procedures.
• Strong QA/QC and site safety awareness.
• Proficiency with EDMS (Aconex) and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead the site supervision team to ensure technical standards.
• Be primary on-site contact for Client and Consultant.
• Oversee QA processes and material inspections.
• Audit and maintain as-built drawings and O&M manuals.
• Manage Change Orders and technical reports.
• Ensure adherence to HSE and environmental protocols.
• Assist Project Manager in planning and closeout.

Skills

Site leadership

QA/QC

FIDIC contracts

IPAs

Variation orders

Aconex EDMS

CPM scheduling

Budget monitoring

Stakeholder mgmt

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

PMP

Certified Lead Auditor

Saudi Council of Engineers

Tools

MS Office

Aconex

Job description

The primary purpose of this role is to lead the construction supervision team and act as the principal site authority for ensuring technical excellence, contractual compliance, and high-quality project delivery. All responsibilities shall be performed in alignment with the organization’s policies, procedures, and applicable regulations.

Job Responsibilities:

• General Responsibilities:
  • Provide direct support to the Project Manager in strategic planning, execution oversight, and project closeout.
  • Lead and manage the site supervision team (Engineers, Inspectors, QS, and Planning) to ensure consistent technical standards and support professional development.
  • Act as the primary on-site point of contact for the Client and Consultant, addressing technical queries and providing progress updates.
  • Develop project-specific processes for the site team to ensure strict adherence to company procedures and efficient resource allocation.
  • Maintain an active site-based presence to foster a proactive problem-solving environment and ensure effective interaction with all project parties.
• Technical Responsibilities:
  • Lead construction supervision activities to ensure strict adherence to design specifications, quality standards, budget, and local safety regulations.
  • Provide expert technical reviews across all project phases, from design development and bidding support through to final completion.
  • Analyze project risks and implement proactive mitigation strategies; identify and resolve construction-related issues to prevent schedule delays.
  • Maintain rigorous QA processes and verify that all work and material procurements align with approved plans and industry standards.
  • Ensure all required tests and inspections are witnessed and documented in accordance with approved procedures and V3ME quality standards.
  • Oversee the preparation and maintenance of Change Orders, technical reports, and official correspondence.
  • Collaborate with management to identify and eliminate hazards, safeguarding employee health and ensuring strict environmental compliance.
  • Audit and validate as-built drawings, O&M manuals, and technical records to ensure a seamless handover and long-term asset integrity.
• Additional Responsibilities:
  • Stay updated with changes in engineering codes, regulations, and industry best practices and ensure their implementation where applicable.
  • Ensure full adherence to V3ME Quality, Safety (HSE), and Environmental (EMP) protocols by using standard forms/checklists, enforcing PPE usage, and maintaining audit-ready records.

Performs other responsibilities and tasks related to the job as directed by the direct manager.

Required Qualifications:

• Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• Professional Certifications Preferred
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification.
  • Certified Lead Auditor or training in Quality/HSE Management Systems.
  • Saudi Council of Engineers.
  • Valid Iqama and Transferable Iqama (if non-Saudi).
• Years of Experience
  • Minimum 15 to 20 years of experience in a related discipline.
• Nature of Experience
  • Prior experience in a consulting or supervision role on large-scale projects preferred.
• Job Specific Knowledge and Skills
  • Knowledge of FIDIC contracts, claims management, and the legal procedures for validating Interim Payment Applications (IPAs) and Variation Orders.
  • Knowledge of international engineering codes, advanced site construction methodologies, and rigorous quality assurance (QA/QC) standards.
  • Knowledge of project risk assessment frameworks and the implementation of proactive technical and schedule mitigation strategies.
  • Knowledge of site team leadership principles, conflict resolution techniques, and strategic stakeholder management to ensure client satisfaction.
  • Knowledge of project control systems, including CPM schedule analysis, resource optimization, and budget monitoring.
  • Knowledge of Electronic Document Management Systems (EDMS) such as Aconex, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office and project reporting tools.
• Business Language Skills
  • English language proficiency level is Fluent.