Senior Civil Engineer

Jacobs; Neom; On-site; SAR 400,000 - 560,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to join the NEOM team and provide contractual leadership across a major programme. The role requires over a decade of civil/structural project experience and a Civil Engineering degree.

Responsibilities include managing project execution, procurement tracking, progress reporting, risk management, and stakeholder coordination while mentoring engineering teams and ensuring compliance with codes and standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of civil engineering and construction project experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency in baseline schedule development, program analysis, progress monitoring, and performance tracking.
• Experience with 3D modeling tools such as Autodesk Plant 3D and Aveva E3D.

Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor project execution to align with the approved baseline schedule.
• Track procurement activities for civil and structural materials, identifying and managing long-lead items.
• Prepare and communicate project progress reports, highlighting delays, risks, and mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary project activities to ensure seamless integration across all disciplines.
• Lead contractor meetings to review progress, resolve conflicts, address obstacles, and implement effective solutions.
• Identify, assess, and manage project risks through continuous monitoring and mitigation planning.
• Oversee project closeout and handover phases, ensuring all deliverables are completed and documented.
• Review and validate structural and infrastructure designs, calculations, shop drawings, material submissions, and method statements to ensure compliance with codes and standards.
• Ensure quality, safety, and regulatory compliance through site inspections, defect identification, non-conformance management, and adherence to project specifications.
• Provide technical leadership and stakeholder management by mentoring engineering teams, coordinating with contractors and stakeholders, resolving technical queries, and fostering a collaborative work environment.

Skills

Project scheduling

Procurement tracking

Risk management

Technical leadership

Stakeholder management

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Plant 3D

Aveva E3D

Job description

At Jacobs, we push the limits of what is possible to make the world smarter and more connected. We are seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to join our team at NEOM and provide contractual leadership across a major programme.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and monitor project execution to ensure progress aligns with the approved baseline schedule.
• Track procurement activities for civil and structural materials, identifying and managing long-lead items.
• Prepare and communicate project progress reports, highlighting delays, risks, and mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary project activities to ensure seamless integration across all disciplines.
• Lead contractor meetings to review progress, resolve conflicts, address obstacles, and implement effective solutions.
• Identify, assess, and manage project risks through continuous monitoring and mitigation planning.
• Oversee project closeout and handover phases, ensuring all deliverables are completed and documented.
• Review and validate structural and infrastructure designs, calculations, shop drawings, material submissions, and method statements to ensure compliance with codes and standards.
• Ensure quality, safety, and regulatory compliance through site inspections, defect identification, non-conformance management, and adherence to project specifications.
• Provide technical leadership and stakeholder management by mentoring engineering teams, coordinating with contractors and stakeholders, resolving technical queries, and fostering a collaborative work environment.

Experience Required:

• Minimum 10 years of experience in civil engineering and construction projects.

Education Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.

Skills Required:

• Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, engineering standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency in baseline schedule development, program analysis, progress monitoring, and performance tracking.
• Experience with 3D modeling and design software such as Autodesk Plant 3D and Aveva E3D.
• Skilled in scope management, change control, vendor management, technical bid evaluation, and cost/risk management.
• Strong analytical thinking, decision-making, stakeholder management, communication, and mentoring abilities.

Employment / Job Type: Full Time

Nationality: Any Nationality

About the Company:

Jacobs provides consulting, engineering, design, and project delivery services for infrastructure, cities, water, transport, energy, and advanced facilities. Its Gulf teams support major development programs and hire across engineering, project management, planning, digital, commercial, environmental, and corporate functions.

Company Industry: Cities & Places

Department / Functional Area: Civil and Structural