Senior Electrical Engineer

Atkins Middle East; Riyadh Region; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Construction Project Manager to join their team in Riyadh, overseeing a significant civil/infrastructure program in the Defence Sector. This role involves advising on technical matters, managing quality, and ensuring compliance with international design standards. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Electrical Engineering, chartered status, and experience in multi-disciplinary design projects. With a competitive salary and generous benefits, this opportunity offers a chance to contribute to impactful projects while working in a dynamic team environment.

Benefits

Accommodation allowance

Transportation allowance

26 days annual leave

Medical and life insurance

Company gratuity scheme

Discretionary bonus scheme

Annual return airfare

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering with chartered status.
• Minimum of 5 years experience, including 2 in a senior role.

Responsibilities

• Advise the Design Manager on technical matters and ensure quality compliance.
• Monitor work execution and interface with contractors and disciplines.

Skills

Technical Compliance Management

Construction Program Management

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Health & Safety Best Practices

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Chartered Engineer

Tools

Technical Design Software

Job description

Atkins has been commissioned to embed a Construction Project Management team into a key client's office based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The team has been in place since June 2012.

The client operates within the Defence Sector and is implementing a SAR 2bn civil/infrastructure program over the next 3 to 4 years.

The Atkins team is responsible for managing the client's construction program including the appointment of designers and contractors, reviewing, reporting and auditing consultants/contractors submissions. This role reports to the Design Manager.

Principal Accountabilities

1. Advising the Design Manager on technical matters in core discipline
2. Managing quality and technical compliance
3. Monitoring work executed
4. Interface with other disciplines, MOD and contractors

Rewards & Benefits

A competitive salary will be offered to the right candidate
Accommodation allowance
Transportation allowance
26 calendar days annual leave (Based on a 6 day working week)
Medical and life insurance cover
Company gratuity scheme
Discretionary bonus scheme
Annual return airfare to point of origin

Technical Requirements - Essential

1. Degree qualified in core design discipline (Electrical)
2. Chartered Engineer (or equivalent)
3. Candidate must be Western educated
4. Minimum of 5 years of post-graduate professional experience of which 2 will have been in a similar senior position
5. At least 2 years experience on multi-disciplinary design projects
6. Detailed knowledge of applicable international design standards
7. Experience of technical design software
8. Sound technical skill set
9. Commercial awareness with regards to design advice
10. Working knowledge of Health & Safety best practices
11. Administrative skills

Behavioural Competencies

1. Ability to work well with a team
2. Ability to distribute work effectively
3. Excellent communication skills in written and spoken English

Technical Requirements - Desirable

1. Experience of Saudi Arabia building design standards
2. Western candidate preferred
3. Work experience either within the Middle East or on the design of Middle East projects
4. Experience of due diligence for building projects
5. Experience of undertaking technical reviews