Senior Civil/Structural Engineer - Madinah

AtkinsRéalis; Riyadh Region; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Life insurance

Medical insurance

Annual leave balance

Company gratuity scheme

Discretionary bonus program

Annual flight contribution

Transportation & housing allowances

Employee Wellbeing Program

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a highly experienced Senior Civil/Structural Engineer to lead design review, supervise construction, provide technical coordination, and deliver major high-rise and large-scale building developments in Saudi Arabia. The role requires extensive experience, international project exposure, and strong leadership across multidisciplinary teams.

You will oversee design calculations, drawings, and specifications, ensuring SBC compliance and adherence to project schedules, while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering required.
• Master's degree in Structural Engineering preferred.
• Professional registration (PE, CEng, MIStructE, MICE) or equivalent is highly desirable.
• Membership with the Saudi Council of Engineers preferred.
• 15–20 years of professional civil/structural experience.
• Minimum 10 years on major high-rise and large-scale building projects.
• Experience with international consultants, PMCs, contractors, and developers.

Responsibilities

• Lead review and coordination of civil and structural designs for high-rise and large-scale developments.
• Ensure compliance with SBC, international standards and client requirements.
• Review and approve structural calculations, reports, drawings and specs.
• Evaluate structural systems including RC, post-tensioned, precast, composite and steel.
• Review contractor submissions, shop drawings, method statements and submittals.
• Conduct constructability reviews and optimize engineering solutions.
• Monitor construction activities for compliance with drawings and quality standards.
• Perform site inspections and witness critical testing.
• Coordinate with architectural, M&E, façade, geotechnical and construction teams.
• Provide technical leadership in design coordination meetings and workshops.
• Resolve design conflicts and construction-related issues.
• Support value engineering for cost optimization.
• Monitor contractor performance and suggest corrective actions.
• Ensure health, safety, quality and environmental requirements.
• Participate in progress meetings and address structural risks and mitigations.
• Review variation requests and structural queries/claims.
• Assist with testing, commissioning, handover and defect liability.
• Mentor junior engineers and site supervision teams.

Skills

Technical leadership

Design review coordination

Quality assurance

Site supervision

Mentoring juniors

Cross-disciplinary coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Professional registration (PE/CEng/MIStructE/MICE) desirable

SCE membership preferred

Job description

Overview

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a highly experienced Senior Civil / Structural Engineer to support the design review, construction supervision, technical coordination, and delivery of major high-rise residential, commercial, hospitality, mixed-use, and large-scale building developments in Madinah, Saudi Arabia. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership for all civil and structural engineering activities, ensuring compliance with project requirements, Saudi regulations, international standards, quality objectives, and project schedules.

Your role

• 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, Saudi Building Code (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 structural steel frameworks.
• Review contractor submissions including shop drawings, method statements, material submittals, temporary works designs, and engineering proposals.
• Conduct constructability reviews and recommend optimized engineering solutions.
• Monitor construction activities to ensure compliance with approved drawings, quality standards, and contract requirements.
• Conduct site inspections and witness critical construction activities and testing.
• Review and verify contractor quality control procedures, inspection requests, and test results.
• Coordinate closely with architectural, mechanical, electrical, façade, geotechnical, and construction teams.
• Provide technical leadership during design coordination meetings and multidisciplinary workshops.
• Evaluate and resolve structural design conflicts and construction-related issues.
• Support value engineering initiatives and identify opportunities for cost optimization without compromising structural integrity.
• Monitor contractor performance and recommend corrective actions where required.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, quality, and environmental requirements.
• Participate in progress meetings and provide technical input regarding structural risks, challenges, and mitigation measures.
• Review variation requests, technical queries, and structural claims impacting project delivery.
• Assist with testing, commissioning, project handover, and defect liability management.
• Mentor and support junior engineers and site supervision teams.

About You

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering from a recognized university.
• Master's Degree in Structural Engineering is preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE), Chartered Engineer (CEng), MIStructE, MICE, or equivalent professional registration is highly desirable.
• Membership with the Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE) is preferred.
• Additional qualifications in Project Management or Construction Management are advantageous.
• 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 working with international consultants, PMCs, contractors, and developers.
• Demonstrated involvement throughout the project lifecycle from design development through construction and handover.
• Experience in construction supervision and site-based engineering roles is preferred.

Rewards & benefits

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This Includes

• Tax-free salary.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Medical insurance.
• Annual leave balance.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Annual flight contribution.
• Transportation & housing allowances.
• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.

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About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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