Senior Civil Engineer: High-Rise Projects Lead

Atkins Realis Group; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Atkins Realis Group seeks a Senior Structural Engineer to lead review and coordination of civil/structural designs for high-rise and large-scale developments in Saudi Arabia. You will ensure compliance with SBC and international standards, review calculations, drawings and specs, and guide multidisciplinary teams through design coordination and constructability analyses.

The role requires 15–20 years of experience, with preference for Saudi/GCC exposure, PE/CEng or equivalent registration, and a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from a recognised university.
• Master's Degree in Structural Engineering is preferred.
• Professional registration such as PE, CEng, MIStructE, MICE, or equivalent is highly desirable.
• Membership with the Saudi Council of Engineers is preferred.
• 15 to 20 years of professional civil and structural engineering experience.
• Minimum 10 years of experience on major high-rise and large-scale building projects.
• Previous Saudi Arabia or GCC experience is highly preferred.
• Experience with international consultants, PMCs, contractors and developers.

Responsibilities

• Lead the review and coordination of civil and structural designs for high-rise buildings and large-scale developments.
• Ensure all structural works comply with project specifications, SBC, international standards and client requirements.
• Review and approve structural calculations, engineering reports, design drawings and technical specifications.
• Evaluate structural systems including reinforced concrete, post-tensioned structures, precast systems, composite structures and steel frameworks.
• Review contractor submissions including shop drawings, method statements, material submittals, temporary works and engineering proposals.
• Conduct constructability reviews and recommend optimized engineering solutions.
• Monitor construction activities for compliance with drawings, quality standards, and contract requirements.
• Conduct site inspections and witness critical testing and construction activities.
• Coordinate with architectural, MEP, façade, geotechnical and construction teams.
• Provide technical leadership during design coordination meetings and multidisciplinary workshops.
• Resolve structural design conflicts and construction-related issues; support value engineering.
• Monitor contractor performance and propose corrective actions where required.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, quality and environmental requirements.
• Participate in progress meetings and provide input on structural risks and mitigation measures.
• Review variation requests, technical queries and structural claims affecting project delivery.
• Assist with testing, commissioning, handover and defect liability management.
• Mentor and support junior engineers and site supervision teams.

Skills

Structural design

Design coordination

Technical leadership

Construction supervision

Mentoring juniors

Quality control

Value engineering

Project management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Master's Degree in Structural Engineering (preferred)

Job description

Atkins Realis Group seeks a Senior Structural Engineer to lead review and coordination of civil/structural designs for high-rise and large-scale developments in Saudi Arabia. You will ensure compliance with SBC and international standards, review calculations, drawings and specs, and guide multidisciplinary teams through design coordination and constructability analyses.

The role requires 15–20 years of experience, with preference for Saudi/GCC exposure, PE/CEng or equivalent registration, and a