Job Snapshot
Senior Resident Engineer - Roads and Railways
- Role: Senior Resident Engineer - Roads and Railways
- Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Industry: Construction
- Function: Civil & Structural Engineering
- Experience: Minimum 15 years
- Job Type: Full Time
- Work Arrangement: On-site
Position Overview
AECOM is seeking an experienced Senior Resident Engineer to oversee the construction supervision and delivery of road, railway, and infrastructure projects in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The position requires extensive civil engineering expertise, strong construction management capabilities, and proven experience coordinating complex infrastructure works. The successful candidate will supervise site construction activities, review contractor submissions, monitor project progress, and ensure that works comply with approved engineering drawings, technical specifications, contractual requirements, and applicable quality and safety standards. Working closely with clients, contractors, engineering consultants, and multidisciplinary project teams, the Senior Resident Engineer will provide technical leadership, coordinate site supervision personnel, resolve construction challenges, and support the successful execution of infrastructure projects.
Candidates must hold a bachelor 's degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline, possess valid Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE) registration, and have at least 15 years of relevant construction and infrastructure experience. Previous experience with engineering consultancy firms and substantial involvement in road and railway projects are essential.
Job Details
- Country: Saudi Arabia
- City: Riyadh
- Industry: Construction
- Function: Civil & Structural Engineering
- Salary: Not disclosed
- Gender: No Preference
- Candidate Nationality: Not specified
- Job Type: Full Time
- Work Arrangement: On-site
Key Responsibilities
- Construction Supervision and Site Management
- Supervise construction activities associated with road, railway, and infrastructure projects.
- Oversee daily site operations to ensure works follow approved project requirements.
- Monitor contractor activities and verify compliance with construction drawings and technical specifications.
- Coordinate site supervision activities across relevant engineering disciplines.
- Identify construction issues requiring technical clarification or corrective action.
- Provide technical guidance to site supervision personnel.
- Support the orderly execution of construction activities in accordance with project requirements.
- Road and Railway Infrastructure Supervision
- Oversee assigned construction works involving road and railway infrastructure.
- Review technical requirements associated with civil engineering construction activities.
- Monitor the implementation of approved construction methods and specifications.
- Identify technical discrepancies affecting infrastructure construction.
- Coordinate with relevant engineers and contractors to resolve site‑related challenges.
- Support compliance with applicable engineering standards throughout construction.
- Provide recommendations concerning technical issues affecting road and railway works.
- Engineering Drawings and Technical Compliance
- Review approved engineering drawings and project specifications.
- Verify that construction activities follow relevant design requirements.
- Identify discrepancies between technical documentation and site execution.
- Coordinate engineering clarifications with consultants and contractors.
- Assess proposed technical solutions against project specifications.
- Support the resolution of construction‑related engineering issues.
- Maintain consistent attention to technical accuracy and construction quality.
- Contractor Submissions and Method Statement Review
- Review contractor technical submissions and supporting documentation.
- Assess construction method statements against project requirements.
- Identify incomplete or inconsistent technical information.
- Coordinate clarification of contractor proposals with relevant engineering teams.
- Communicate review findings and required revisions.
- Verify that construction activities are carried out in accordance with approved technical documentation.
- Support effective coordination between contractor teams and engineering consultants.
- Construction Quality Assurance and Control
- Monitor construction quality across assigned infrastructure works.
- Lead site inspections to verify compliance with approved drawings and specifications.
- Review the implementation of relevant quality control procedures.
- Identify construction defects and non‑conforming works.
- Coordinate with contractors and quality personnel to address identified deficiencies.
- Monitor the implementation of required corrective actions.
- Verify that completed works meet applicable project quality requirements.
- Support consistent application of engineering and construction standards.
- Site Safety and Standards Compliance
- Monitor site activities for compliance with applicable project safety requirements.
- Identify construction conditions that may affect safe project execution.
- Communicate safety concerns to responsible contractors and project personnel.
- Coordinate with relevant teams to support implementation of required safety measures.
- Monitor adherence to established project standards.
- Escalate significant safety or compliance concerns through appropriate project channels.
- Support the maintenance of safe and compliant construction operations.
- Project Progress Monitoring
- Monitor construction progress against project requirements and planned activities.
- Review contractor progress information and identify potential delivery concerns.
- Assess issues that may affect construction timelines.
- Coordinate with contractors and project managers regarding outstanding activities.
- Communicate progress concerns and recommend appropriate actions.
- Support timely resolution of construction‑related issues.
- Provide technical input to project progress assessments.
- Client, Contractor and Consultant Coordination
- Maintain effective communication with clients, contractors, and engineering consultants.
- Coordinate technical discussions concerning construction activities.
- Facilitate resolution of site‑related engineering issues.
- Communicate project requirements and technical expectations to relevant stakeholders.
- Support multidisciplinary coordination across construction and supervision teams.
- Provide clear updates concerning construction progress and outstanding technical matters.
- Maintain professional working relationships throughout project delivery.
- Site Supervision Team Leadership
- Manage and coordinate assigned site supervision teams.
- Provide technical direction on construction inspection and supervision activities.
- Organize supervision responsibilities according to project requirements.
- Support consistent interpretation of approved drawings and specifications.
- Coordinate the resolution of issues identified by site supervision personnel.
- Review technical observations and recommendations from team members.
- Encourage effective communication and collaboration across engineering disciplines.
- Construction Risk Identification and Resolution
- Identify potential construction risks and technical challenges.
- Assess issues arising from site conditions, contractor activities, or technical discrepancies.
- Communicate relevant risks to project management and responsible stakeholders.
- Recommend practical measures to address identified concerns.
- Coordinate with contractors and consultants to resolve construction issues.
- Monitor outstanding technical matters requiring follow‑up.
- Support timely decision‑making to minimize disruption to project activities.
- Contractual and Engineering Standards Compliance
- Monitor construction activities for compliance with applicable contractual requirements.
- Review technical matters in relation to approved project specifications.
- Identify potential deviations from contractual or engineering requirements.
- Coordinate clarification of relevant construction obligations with project stakeholders.
- Communicate non‑compliance concerns to responsible personnel.
- Support appropriate resolution of technical and contractual issues.
- Maintain professional standards in construction supervision and project coordination.
- Project Reporting and Technical Recommendations
- Prepare and review construction progress reports.
- Document relevant site observations and technical issues.
- Provide recommendations concerning construction quality and engineering challenges.
- Communicate project progress and outstanding matters to management.
- Review technical information submitted by contractors and supervision teams.
- Maintain accurate records supporting construction monitoring activities.
- Provide clear technical input to project discussions and management decisions.
Qualifications and Experience Required
- Education
- Bachelor 's degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
- Required Professional Registration
- Valid registration with the Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE).
- Required Experience
- Minimum 15 years of relevant professional experience in construction and infrastructure projects.
- Strong experience in road and railway construction projects.
- Previous professional experience working with engineering consultancy firms.
- Extensive experience in construction site supervision and management.
- Demonstrated experience coordinating contractors, consultants, and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
- Experience reviewing construction drawings, technical specifications, and contractor submissions.
- Proven ability to monitor construction quality and compliance with project requirements.
- Experience managing and coordinating site supervision personnel.
- Demonstrated ability to identify construction risks and resolve technical issues.
- Required Technical Knowledge and Skills
- Civil engineering construction supervision.
- Road and railway infrastructure construction.
- Construction management and site coordination.
- Interpretation of engineering drawings and technical specifications.
- Contractor technical submission and method statement review.
- Construction quality assurance and quality control.
- Site inspection and compliance verification.
- Construction methods and engineering standards.
- Monitoring of construction progress and project performance.
- Identification and resolution of technical discrepancies.
- Construction risk identification and issue management.
- Contractual requirements and construction compliance.
- Multidisciplinary engineering coordination.
- Site supervision team management.
- Technical reporting and progress documentation.
- Strong analytical and engineering problem‑solving skills.
- Effective communication with clients, contractors, and consultants.
- Strong organizational and coordination capabilities.
- Ability to provide technical leadership on complex infrastructure projects.
- Preferred Qualifications and Experience
- Previous experience working on construction or infrastructure projects in Saudi Arabia or other Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries.
- Professional Competencies
- Strong leadership and construction supervision capabilities.
- Sound technical judgment in civil engineering and infrastructure construction.
- Ability to manage complex site activities and multidisciplinary teams.
- Effective coordination with clients, contractors, and engineering consultants.
- Strong understanding of construction quality and compliance requirements.
- Proactive identification and resolution of technical challenges.
- Ability to communicate engineering recommendations clearly.
- Organized approach to project monitoring and technical documentation.
- Commitment to construction quality, safety, and professional engineering standards.
- Ability to support project delivery through effective site management and collaboration.
Additional Employment Information
- All newly hired AECOM employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding session at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.
- AECOM is committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and takes fraudulent hiring activity seriously.
Job Reference Information
- Requisition ID: J10161496
- Business Line: B&P
- Buildings and Places
- Business Group: DCS
- Strategic Business Unit: Middle East and Africa
- Career Area: Construction
- Work Location Model: On-site
Benefits and Professional Development
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life
- Accidental death and dismemberment
- Disability coverage
- Paid time off
- Leave arrangements
- Voluntary benefits
- Well‑being resources
- Employee assistance programs
- Business travel insurance
- Service recognition awards
- Retirement savings plans
- Employee stock purchase plans
Effective employment status and eligibility determine the specific benefits offered. AECOM provides professional training and development opportunities designed to strengthen engineering expertise, construction management capabilities, technical leadership, and career progression.
Employees have opportunities to collaborate with multidisciplinary professionals and contribute to infrastructure projects supported by AECOM 's global engineering and construction management expertise.
About AECOM
AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm committed to delivering a better world through innovative, sustainable, and resilient solutions. The company provides professional services across buildings, transportation, water, environment, and energy. Its teams work with public- and private-sector clients throughout the project lifecycle, delivering advisory, planning, design, engineering, program management, and construction management services. With more than 50,000 professionals worldwide, AECOM brings together engineers, architects, designers, planners, scientists, digital specialists, and construction managers to address complex infrastructure challenges. AECOM is a Fortune 500 company that reported revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. The company supports equal employment opportunity, professional development, collaboration, and a workplace built on respect.