Senior Civil Engineer

WSP in the Middle East; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in the Middle East is seeking an experienced Senior Civil Engineer to lead construction supervision for major roads and highways in Riyadh. The role focuses on ensuring compliance with drawings, specifications and safety standards, while coordinating with clients, contractors and multidisciplinary teams.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience supervising highway projects in the Middle East, a strong grasp of FIDIC contracts, and a proven ability to deliver complex infrastructure with

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of professional experience in civil engineering.
• Minimum 10 years in construction supervision of major roads and highways projects.
• Proven experience on large-scale transportation infrastructure projects in the Middle East.
• Supervisory experience on highway construction, pavement works, interchanges, bridges and utilities.
• Strong understanding of FIDIC contracts and construction administration processes.

Responsibilities

• Supervise civil construction activities for roads, highways, interchanges and related infrastructure.
• Review contractor work methods, schedules, shop drawings and material submittals.
• Monitor progress and identify risks, delays or issues affecting delivery.
• Ensure works comply with drawings, specifications, contract requirements and standards.
• Mentor junior engineers and site inspectors; coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Civil engineering

Construction supervision

Roads & highways

Quality assurance

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Job description

Job Description

WSP is seeking an experienced Senior Civil Engineer to join our Construction Supervision team in Riyadh, supporting the delivery of major Roads & Highways infrastructure projects across Saudi Arabia. The successful candidate will play a key role in overseeing construction activities, ensuring compliance with project specifications, quality standards, contractual requirements, and health and safety regulations.

The role requires a highly capable engineering professional with extensive experience in the supervision of large-scale highway, roadway, interchange, bridge, and infrastructure projects. The candidate will work closely with the Resident Engineer, contractors, clients, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure successful project delivery.

Responsibilities

Construction Supervision & Project Delivery

• Supervise and monitor civil construction activities associated with roads, highways, interchanges, drainage systems, utilities, and related infrastructure works.
• Ensure all construction activities are executed in accordance with approved drawings, technical specifications, contract requirements, and applicable standards.
• Review contractor work methods, construction schedules, shop drawings, method statements, and material submittals.
• Monitor construction progress and identify potential risks, delays, or technical issues impacting project delivery.
• Verify completed works and ensure compliance with project quality requirements before approval.

Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Conduct regular site inspections and audits to ensure quality standards are maintained throughout construction.
• Coordinate with quality teams to review inspection requests, non-conformance reports (NCRs), and corrective actions.
• Ensure testing and commissioning activities are carried out in accordance with approved procedures.
• Review and verify contractor quality documentation and records.

Stakeholder Management

• Liaise with the Client, Contractor, Authorities, Utility Agencies, and other project stakeholders.
• Support the Resident Engineer in technical discussions and coordination meetings.
• Prepare technical reports, progress updates, site instructions, and project correspondence.
• Participate in progress meetings and provide engineering recommendations to support decision-making.

Health, Safety & Environment

• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with project HSE requirements.
• Monitor contractor adherence to approved health, safety, and environmental plans.
• Report unsafe conditions and support implementation of corrective measures.
• Ensure works are executed in accordance with local regulations and international best practices.

Contract Administration Support

• Review contractor claims, variation requests, and extension of time submissions from a technical perspective.
• Assist in evaluating progress valuations and completed works.
• Support the Resident Engineer in the administration of construction contracts.

Team Leadership

• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers and inspectors.
• Coordinate daily activities of site supervision staff.
• Foster collaboration within multidisciplinary project teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of professional experience in civil engineering.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in construction supervision of major roads and highways projects.
• Proven experience on large-scale transportation infrastructure projects within the Middle East region.
• Demonstrated experience supervising highway construction, pavement works, interchanges, bridges, drainage systems, and associated utilities.
• Strong understanding of FIDIC contracts and construction administration processes.
• Previous experience working with consultants on client-facing infrastructure projects is highly desirable.

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