Resident Engineer

Atkins Realis Group; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Atkins Realis Group in Saudi Arabia seeks a Lead Construction Supervisor to oversee day-to-day supervision for high-rise, mixed-use, hospitality and large-scale buildings. You will ensure works comply with drawings, specifications, contract requirements, Saudi Building Code, and local regulations while coordinating with clients, contractors, and authorities to keep the project on track.

The role requires extensive experience coordinating architectural, structural, faade and MEP disciplines,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering from a recognized university.
• Master's degree preferred in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or Project Management.
• Professional Engineer registration or chartership preferred.
• PMP or equivalent project management qualification is an advantage.
• 15–20 years of professional experience in construction supervision and project delivery.
• 10 years as Resident Engineer or Senior Construction Supervision Engineer on major building projects.
• Previous experience in Saudi Arabia or GCC countries is highly preferred.
• Experience working with international consultants, contractors, PMC, and government stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day construction supervision for high-rise, mixed-use, hospitality projects and large-scale buildings.
• Ensure works are executed per drawings, specifications, contract requirements, and local codes.
• Manage multidisciplinary site supervision teams and coordinate with authorities.
• Monitor progress, QA/QC, testing, commissioning, and handover activities.
• Review claims, variations, extensions of time, and payment applications.
• Facilitate approvals, occupancy certifications, and project close-out.
• Maintain project documentation and reports for senior management.
• Lead handover and ensure all contractual obligations are met.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Master's Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Professional Engineer (PE) registration or chartership

PMP Certification or equivalent project management qualification

Membership in a recognized professional engineering institution

Job description

Your roleLead

and manage day-to-day construction supervision activities for high-rise buildings mixed-use developments hospitality projects and large-scale building developments Ensure construction works are executed in accordance with approved drawings project specifications contract requirements Saudi Building Code and local authority regulations Manage multidisciplinary site supervision teams including Civil Structural Architectural MEP Engineers Inspectors and HSE personnel Monitor construction progress and ensure compliance with approved project schedules and key milestones Coordinate with clients project managers contractors consultants utility providers and local authorities to facilitate project execution and approvals Ensure implementation of quality assurance and quality control procedures throughout all construction activities Conduct regular site inspections and audits to verify compliance with quality safety environmental and contractual requirements Review and resolve technical design and construction issues providing practical engineering solutions and recommendations Lead progress meetings and coordinate with contractors to address delays technical challenges and risk mitigation strategies Review contractor claims variation orders extension of time requests and payment applications Monitor testing commissioning snagging and project close-out activities Ensure all project documentation records reports and correspondence are properly maintained and submitted Support the management of project risks commercial issues and stakeholder concerns Participate in authority inspections and facilitate project approvals and occupancy certifications Ensure effective coordination between architectural structural fa ade fit-out and MEP disciplines throughout construction Report project progress risks quality issues and key performance indicators to senior management and clients Lead project handover activities and ensure successful completion of all contractual obligations

About you

Bachelor s Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized university Master s Degree in Civil Engineering Construction Management or Project Management is preferred Professional Engineer registration or recognized chartership is preferred PMP Certification or equivalent project management qualification is an advantage Membership in a recognized professional engineering institution is desirable Minimum 15 to 20 years of professional experience in construction supervision and project delivery Minimum 10 years of experience as Resident Engineer or Senior Construction Supervision Engineer on major building projects Previous experience in Saudi Arabia or GCC countries is highly preferred Demonstrated experience managing projects throughout the full lifecycle from design coordination and construction through commissioning and handover Experience working with international consultants contractors project management consultants PMC and government stakeholders Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized university. Master's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or Project Management is preferred. Professional Engineer registration or recognized chartership is preferred. PMP Certification or equivalent project management qualification is an advantage. Membership in a recognized professional engineering institution is desirable. Minimum 15 to 20 years of professional experience in construction supervision and project delivery. Minimum 10 years of experience as Resident Engineer or Senior Construction Supervision Engineer on major building projects. Previous experience in Saudi Arabia or GCC countries is highly preferred. Demonstrated experience managing projects throughout the full lifecycle, from design coordination and construction through commissioning and handover. Experience working with international consultants, contractors, project management consultants (PMC), and government stakeholders.