Senior Road Engineer (Mega Civil Project)

IDOM Consulting, Engineering, Architecture; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

IDOM is seeking a Senior Road Engineer in Riyadh to lead technical control of road projects within our Infrastructure Division, coordinating with structures, drainage, ITS and materials to ensure design integrity and successful execution.

The ideal candidate holds a Civil Engineering degree with road design specialization, 15+ years in mega construction as a consultant, and strong English communication; Arabic is a plus and iqama transfer is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with road design specialty.
• 15+ years of experience in mega construction projects as a consultant.
• Strong knowledge of road design and construction principles.
• Fluent in English; Arabic a plus; report writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Technical control of all road works and coordination with other disciplines.
• Resolve design issues and coordinate with home office support.
• Advise on design changes and oversee submissions and drawings.
• Review contractor drawings, schedules and materials for compliance.
• Assess and report on value engineering proposals.
• Act as liaison between Road Engineering and Technical Manager.

Skills

Road design

Civil engineering

Project management

Quality control

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Road Design specialty

Job description

We are currently seeking a highly skilled Senior Road Engineer to join our Project and Construction Management team in Riyadh. This opportunity lies within our Infrastructure Division and requires specific expertise in working on Civil Engineering and Transportation projects, particularly those involving roads, highways, bridges, and tunnels in urban environments. In this role, you will be responsible for coordinating all technical aspects related to road works, including quality control, drawing revision, value engineering and technical construction method revision and follow up. You should coordinate with all the other relevant senior specialties such as structures, drainage, ITS and material, among others.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Main descriptions of the job position:

• Technical control of all roads works as well as coordination with all other discipline specialists and with the persons responsible for quality control.
• Amplifies or resolves design issues, where possible, or coordinates design issue with home office support.
• Advises technically on design changes.
• Oversees the Contractor’s technical submissions, shop drawings, materials, and design submissions.
• Final Review of all Contractor’s relevant drawings, schedules, or materials submittals to ensure compliance with the overall objectives of the design concepts of the project.
• Assessment and reporting technically on any Value Engineering proposals.
• Act as Point of contact between the Road Engineering department and the Technical Manager.

ABOUT YOU

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, with specialty/majoring in Road Design and/or equivalent work experience.
• Formal qualifications/affiliations to RICS, IQS, ICES, or CIOB.
• Applicable Experience: over 15 years in project management, particularly in mega construction projects mainly as a Consultant. Candidates with exclusive contractors experience will not be taken into consideration.
• At least experience in 1 or more projects of ROADS. Candidates without clear ROAD experience will not be taken into consideration.
• DESIGN experience.
• Understanding of construction, design and engineering principles.
• Understanding of local building codes, regulations, and safety standards.
• Proficiency level of English language. Arabic Language is a plus.
• Report writing skills, social skills, communication, teamwork, problem solving, autonomy, flexibility, and technical rigor.
• Willingness to work in a multinational environment firm.

Additional requirements:

• Transferable Iqama in case of non-Saudi.
• Based in Riyadh.
• Valid SCE membership.

ABOUT US

We are an international consultancy working in the areas of engineering and architecture on projects that contribute to a more sustainable world. Our ownership structure creates a culture of engagement, offering the best service to our clients while fostering professional and personal development.

Therefore, our most important assets are the expertise and experience of our team. Highly qualified and skilled professionals, deeply united, working within a framework of professional freedom and integrity, with a strong commitment to progress, professional development, quality of service and innovation.

Since IDOM’s foundation in 1957, we have grown steadily to become a multidisciplinary and integrated multinational organization, with more than 5,000 people working in over 145 countries.

Are you ready to take the next step?

As a member of our TEAM, you will have the opportunity for career development at the highest level in an environment of respect and professional integrity.