Roads & Wet Utilities Engineer

WSP Global Inc.; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. in Jeddah seeks a Roads & Wet Utilities Engineer to oversee construction and delivery of roadworks and utilities, ensuring compliance with project specs, authority rules, and safety standards.

You will coordinate with contractors and authorities, review submissions, and support the Resident Engineer to resolve technical and contractual matters for roads and water, drainage, and irrigation systems. This role demands strong communication and site supervision experience in Jeddah.

Qualifications

• Strong communication, coordination, and report-writing skills.
• Experience in roads and wet utilities projects preferred.
• Saudi codes, standards, and authority requirements familiarity beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and supervise the construction of roads, stormwater drainage, potable water, wastewater and irrigation networks.
• Review contractor submissions, shop drawings, material approvals, method statements and work inspections.
• Ensure works comply with drawings, project specs, contract requirements and local authority regulations.
• Conduct site inspections and provide technical solutions and recommendations.
• Coordinate with contractors, clients, utility authorities and supervision teams for smooth delivery.
• Verify progress and assist in reviewing contractor payment applications and variation claims.
• Monitor quality and enforce QA/QC procedures.
• Support the Resident Engineer in resolving technical and contractual matters.

Skills

Communication

Coordination

Report writing

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs At WSP you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects, and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

We are seeking a Roads & Wet Utilities Engineer to join our Supervision team in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the construction and delivery of roadworks and wet utilities infrastructure, ensuring compliance with project specifications, authority requirements, quality standards, and health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and supervise the construction of roads, stormwater drainage, potable water, wastewater and irrigation networks
• Review contractor submissions, shop drawings, material approvals, method statements and work inspections
• Ensure all works are executed in accordance with approved drawings, project specifications, contract requirements and local authority regulations
• Conduct regular site inspections and identify construction issues, providing timely technical solutions and recommendations
• Coordinate with contractors, clients, utility authorities and multidisciplinary supervision teams to ensure smooth project delivery
• Verify work progress and assist in the review of contractor payment applications and variation claims
• Monitor construction quality and ensure compliance with approved quality assurance and quality control procedures
• Support the Resident Engineer in resolving technical and contractual matters related to roads and wet utilities works

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering.
• 8-12 years of experience in roads and wet utilities projects, with the majority gained in a consultancy or engineering supervision environment.
• Previous experience supervising infrastructure projects in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia is essential.
• Strong knowledge of roadworks, water distribution networks, wastewater systems, stormwater drainage and irrigation infrastructure.
• Familiarity with Saudi codes, standards, and authority requirements, including those applicable within Jeddah.
• Experience reviewing contractor submissions and coordinating with multiple stakeholders during construction.
• Strong communication, coordination, and report-writing skills.