Senior Construction Engineer

WSP; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction consultancy in Riyadh is seeking a Senior Construction Engineer to oversee civil and infrastructure works on large-scale projects. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience, focusing on construction management and a strong understanding of design principles. This role includes leading contractor oversight, technical guidance on civil engineering aspects, and conducting site inspections to ensure compliance with project specifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of experience in civil and infrastructure construction.
• Experience in a PMC or consultancy environment is essential.
• Strong understanding of design principles and ability to review design drawings.
• Excellent knowledge of construction methodologies and standards.
• Experience in the Middle East, preferably in Saudi Arabia.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage PMS scope in relation to civil and infrastructure works.
• Supervise contractors to ensure adherence to schedule and safety standards.
• Provide technical input on civil engineering aspects.
• Conduct regular site inspections to ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Resolve technical issues during construction.

Skills

Construction management expertise

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Analytical skills

Proficiency in MS Office

Proficiency in engineering/construction software

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Project management software

Job description

WSP is currently seeking a Senior Construction Engineer (Civil) to join our Project Management Consultancy (PMC) team based in Riyadh. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing civil and infrastructure works on large-scale projects, ensuring compliance with design intent, quality standards, and project specifications. This role requires a professional with strong construction management expertise coupled with a solid understanding of civil and infrastructure design principles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized university.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in civil and infrastructure construction, preferably within large-scale projects (roads, utilities, bridges, tunnels, or related works).
• Previous experience working in a PMC or consultancy environment is essential.
• Strong understanding of design principles and ability to interpret and review design drawings.
• Excellent knowledge of construction methodologies, standards, and specifications (Saudi and international).
• Demonstrated experience in managing contractors and coordinating with design and technical teams.
• Strong communication, leadership, and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and relevant engineering/construction software.
• Experience in the Middle East, preferably in Saudi Arabia, is required.
• Membership in a recognized engineering society and/or PMP certification would be an advantage.

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Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the PMS scope in relation to high-level supervision and monitoring of civil and infrastructure works to ensure they are executed in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, and project requirements.
• Lead and manage the PMS scope in relation to high‑level oversight of the activities of contractors and subcontractors to ensure adherence to schedule, quality, and safety standards.
• Lead and manage the PMS scope in relation to preparation of Pre‑construction Constructability Plan and evaluation for Contractors submitted plans for executing construction activities.
• Provide technical input and guidance on civil engineering aspects, ensuring constructability and compliance with design intent.
• Support the PMS Project Management team in reviewing 3rd party consultant/s Civils and Infra design designs outputs to meet the design intent, program design objectives and key deliverables.
• Support the PMS Project Management team in reviewing key Civils and Infra design outputs & submissions in line with the Program requirements.
• Lead reports on the progress of the Civils and Infra implementation phases and advising on corrective actions required to support the Program delivery.
• Support the PMS Project Management team in reviewing & providing feedback on municipality and community Civils and Infra facilities.
• Support value Engineering (VE) workshops with respect to design & implementation.
• Conduct regular site inspections to ensure proper execution and adherence to project requirements and best practices and assist in monitoring progress and preparing weekly and monthly reports.
• Support the PMS Project Management team in resolve technical issues during construction.
• Support the PMS Project Management team in reviewing method statements, ITPs, material submittals, and shop drawings for civil and infrastructure works.
• Participate in site progress meetings, provide inputs on construction challenges, and support the resolution of technical queries (RFIs).