Senior Aerodrome Civil Engineer

International Civil Aviation Organization; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 230,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) in Riyadh seeks a senior professional to lead field operations for major airport development projects, including design reviews, foundation supervision, and contract administration.

You will coordinate with GACA and KSIA developers, monitor master plan timelines, and help build national capacity through training and expert guidance. The role demands extensive civil engineering experience and strong English communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in civil engineering is required.
• Ten years of experience in planning, designing, construction management, and supervision of aerodromes and related facilities.
• Strong contract administration and monitoring experience with familiarity of FIDIC.
• Good command of English; knowledge of additional languages is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist GACA in evaluating design reviews against operational requirements.
• Review contractor/consultant work for contract compliance and coordinate project execution.
• Oversee foundation works for runway and terminal structures and monitor schedule adherence.
• Assess capacity and condition of airport facilities and systems; evaluate PCI, SII, RCI indices.
• Develop national counterparts through training and supervision of design reviews and contractor administration.
• Prepare reports to support rehabilitation and future airport development proposals.

Skills

English language proficiency

Education

Bachelor of Civil Engineering

Master's degree in a relevant field

Tools

FIDIC procedures

Contract administration

Technical correspondence

Job description

The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) in Riyadh seeks a senior professional to lead field operations for major airport development projects, including design reviews, foundation supervision, and contract administration.

You will coordinate with GACA and KSIA developers, monitor master plan timelines, and help build national capacity through training and expert guidance. The role demands extensive civil engineering experience and strong English communication skills.