Senior Civil Engineer

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.; Neom; On-site; SAR 350,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to lead civil infrastructure projects at NEOM. You will manage design, planning and execution from concept to handover, and mentor junior engineers while ensuring compliance with codes and safety standards.

The role requires strong leadership, stakeholder engagement and an ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams across a major programme. Onsite work in NEOM is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• Minimum 10 years of civil engineering and construction project experience.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, engineering standards, and regulatory requirements.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage civil engineering projects from detailed design through completion.
• Ensure compliance with codes, safety regulations and client requirements.
• Oversee design, planning and execution of infrastructure projects and mentor junior engineers.
• Monitor project execution against baseline schedule and track procurement.
• Prepare progress reports highlighting delays, risks and mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary activities and lead contractor meetings to resolve issues.
• Review designs, calculations, shop drawings, and method statements for compliance.
• Identify and manage project risks through continuous monitoring and mitigation.

Skills

Civil engineering experience

Project planning & controls

Leadership & mentoring

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Plant 3D

Aveva E3D

Job description

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

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.

About the Opportunity

The Senior Civil Engineer will lead and manage civil engineering projects from detailed design through completion, ensuring compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, and client requirements. This role involves overseeing design, planning, and execution of infrastructure projects, providing technical expertise, and mentoring junior engineers.

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.

Here’s what you’ll need

Job Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience: Minimum 10 years of experience in civil engineering and construction projects.
• Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, engineering standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Project Planning & Controls: Proficiency in baseline schedule development, program analysis, progress monitoring, and performance tracking.
• Digital Engineering: Experience with 3D modeling and design software such as Autodesk Plant 3D and Aveva E3D.
• Project & Commercial Management: Skilled in scope management, change control, vendor management, technical bid evaluation, and cost/risk management.
• Leadership & Communication: Strong analytical thinking, decision-making, stakeholder management, communication, and mentoring abilities.

Jacobs. A world where you can. From our inclusive employee networks to our positive mental health champions – we’re committed to driving a culture of caring where you can be you. Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally - and together, our diverse perspectives and unique backgrounds power our collective strength.

With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we’ve gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You’ll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities to do good too – from participating in our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place.

Start your Jacobs career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow.

From our inclusive employee networks to our positive mental health champions – we’re committed to driving a culture of caring where you can be you. Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally - and together, our diverse perspectives and unique backgrounds power our collective strength. We collaborate and share! By supporting one another, we all succeed.

With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we’ve gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You’ll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits and opportunities to do good too – from participating in our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place.

No matter what drives you, you’ll discover how you can cultivate, nurture and achieve your goals – all at a single global company.

Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full-time basis, as required by the nature of their role.

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