Senior Structural Engineer

KEO International Consultants; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

Individual athletic sponsorship

Study assistance sponsorship

Employee referral rewards

Job summary

KEO International Consultants is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer (Civil) to join their award-winning team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role involves collaboration on key projects shaped by Saudi Arabia's 2030 vision. The successful candidate will have over 15 years of experience and a strong foundation in structural engineering, ensuring high standards of consultancy service and project management. The position offers a competitive benefits package and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• 15+ years work experience in structural engineering.
• Proven experience in managing complex engineering projects.
• Strong knowledge in design, analysis, and modeling of structural systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain professional relationships with clients.
• Manage and direct project schedules for all phases.
• Lead design and analysis of various structural projects.

Skills

Structural analysis

Project management

Client communication

Design management

Education

Bachelor degree in Architecture or Civil Engineering

Job description

Overview

KEO is a creative enterprise, where innovation is a way of life. We are uniquely resourced with end-to-end services to take clients from inspiration – through conceptualization – to realization of planning, design or project delivery in the built and natural environments. For over 60 years we’ve led with vision, contributing to many of the world’s most ambitious projects, iconic places, remarkable experiences and prosperous communities.

As a highly integrated and agile AEP/PMCM firm, KEO is recognized by ENR as one of the Top 225 International Design Firms and one of the Top 20 International PM/CM Firms. We are also ranked by World Architecture as the 51st largest global architecture firm and the #1 Firm in the Middle East Region in their 2024 WA100 Survey.

We invite you to join us. Why?

When you join KEO, you’ll discover more than just a job – you’ll find a supportive environment that fosters your professional development through internal global mobility and career development and does so within a culture that supports company‑wide health and well‑being through on‑demand counselling services and regular workplace clinics. You will be invited to celebrate community events such as sports days, fun‑runs, in‑house sports teams and beach clean ups. In addition to your competitive package and benefits you will have access to a suite of policies that include hybrid working arrangements, individual athletic sponsorship, study assistance sponsorship, employee referral rewards.

Responsibilities

Our newest opportunity is for a talented Senior Structural Engineer (Civil) to join our award‑winning team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

This critical role will be assigned to a project of major importance to part of the Kingdom's 2030 vision. The successful Senior Structural Engineer will work within the wider team to ensure that KEO delivers consultancy service to the highest standards for our client.

We envisage success in this role to include:

• Developing and maintaining professional and meaningful relationships with the client to ensure program and project requirements are being satisfied.
• Ensuring the delivery of the contracted Design and Construction Management services to the client.
• Managing and directing the development and maintenance of the program and project schedules for all phases of the project including procurement, planning, design and construction.
• Leading the design, analysis, and modeling of complex structural systems for a variety of projects, including RCC buildings, bridges, structural steel facades / roofs and other infrastructure, ensuring that they meet safety, durability, and performance standards.
• Performing detailed structural calculations and simulations to ensure the safety, stability, and efficiency of designs under various load conditions (e.g., seismic, wind, live loads).
• Collaborating closely with architects, MEP engineers, and other disciplines to integrate structural systems with overall building designs and ensure coordination across all aspects of the project.
• Offering technical support to contractors during the construction phase, reviewing shop drawings, responding to RFIs (Requests for Information), and resolving design‑related issues on‑site.
• Collaborating with project managers to estimate costs for structural work, assist in budgeting, and find cost-effective solutions while maintaining the quality and integrity of the design.
• Communicating directly with clients, stakeholders, and regulatory authorities to present design proposals, address concerns, and ensure that all parties are aligned on project objectives and progress

Qualifications

To be successful in this dynamic opportunity, we envision that your career journey to date will include 15+ years work experience partnered with a Bachelor degree in Architecture or Civil Engineering.

KEO’s performance is founded upon integrity, results, innovation, safety and our people. We embrace diversity and recognise its contribution to client success wherever we work.

We are excited to hear how you can partner with our award‑winning team and treat all expressions of interest confidentially.