Senior Structural Engineer
AECOM Middle East Ltd
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AECOM Middle East Ltd is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to lead structural engineering activities in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role involves reviewing designs, supervising construction, and coordinating with clients, contractors and multidisciplinary teams on large-scale infrastructure projects.
The ideal candidate has a minimum of 15 years of experience in structural design and site supervision, with valid Saudi Council of Engineers registration. On-site work arrangement is required.
Qualifications
- Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in structural engineering and construction.
- Experience with large-scale infrastructure projects and design review.
- Must hold valid registration with the Saudi Council of Engineers.
Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee structural engineering activities across projects.
- Review structural designs, drawings, calculations and specifications for compliance.
- Supervise construction activities and conduct site inspections.
- Coordinate with clients, contractors, consultants and multidisciplinary teams.
- Ensure adherence to codes, standards and project requirements.
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Job description
Role: Senior Structural Engineer - Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - Industry: Construction - Function: Civil & Structural Engineering - Experience: Minimum 15 years - Job Type: Full Time - Work Arrangement: On-site
AECOM is seeking a highly experienced Senior Structural Engineer to join its engineering team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role involves leading structural engineering activities, reviewing structural designs and technical documentation, and supervising construction works across large-scale building and infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that structural works comply with approved designs, engineering specifications, contractual requirements, and applicable construction standards. Working closely with clients, contractors, consultants, and multidisciplinary project teams, the Senior Structural Engineer will provide technical leadership and resolve structural design and construction challenges. Candidates must have a minimum of 15 years of relevant experience in structural engineering and construction, including substantial experience in structural design, site supervision, and large-scale infrastructure projects. Previous employment with engineering consultancy firms and valid Saudi Council of Engineers registration are mandatory.
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
- Structural Engineering and Design Review
- Lead and oversee structural engineering activities across assigned construction and infrastructure projects.
- Review structural designs, engineering drawings, calculations, and technical specifications.
- Evaluate structural design documentation for compliance with project requirements and applicable engineering standards.
- Identify discrepancies, technical concerns, and potential constructability issues.
- Coordinate with design consultants and relevant engineering disciplines to resolve technical queries.
- Provide engineering recommendations to support appropriate structural design solutions.
- Ensure structural engineering activities remain aligned with approved project requirements.
- Construction Supervision and Site Inspections
- Supervise structural construction activities to verify compliance with approved drawings and specifications.
- Conduct site inspections to assess structural works and construction quality.
- Monitor contractor activities and identify deviations from approved engineering requirements.
- Review construction practices against relevant structural engineering standards.
- Coordinate with site supervision teams to resolve construction-related technical issues.
- Monitor the implementation of corrective measures for identified deficiencies.
- Support consistent execution of structural works throughout the construction process.
- Contractor Submissions and Technical Approvals
- Review and approve structural construction method statements within assigned responsibilities.
- Evaluate material submittals against approved specifications and project requirements.
- Review structural shop drawings for consistency with approved designs.
- Identify incomplete or non-compliant technical submissions.
- Coordinate technical clarifications with contractors and design consultants.
- Communicate review comments and required revisions to relevant project stakeholders.
- Maintain accurate records of technical reviews and approvals.
- Structural Quality and Standards Compliance
- Monitor structural construction quality against established project standards.
- Verify compliance with relevant structural codes, engineering specifications, and construction requirements.
- Identify non-conforming structural works and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
- Coordinate with contractors and quality personnel to address identified deficiencies.
- Review the implementation of approved corrective measures.
- Support consistent application of construction quality procedures.
- Report significant structural quality concerns to project management.
- Technical Coordination and Problem Resolution
- Coordinate with clients, contractors, consultants, and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
- Resolve structural design and construction issues through technical review and consultation.
- Assess engineering challenges affecting structural installation and construction activities.
- Provide practical technical recommendations based on project requirements.
- Communicate structural engineering decisions and recommendations clearly.
- Support effective coordination between design and site construction teams.
- Escalate significant technical matters requiring project management attention.
- Structural Engineering Team Leadership
- Provide technical direction and guidance to structural engineering personnel.
- Support team members in interpreting structural drawings, calculations, and specifications.
- Review technical work and provide recommendations where required.
- Coordinate structural engineering activities with other project disciplines.
- Assist in resolving complex engineering and construction challenges.
- Promote consistent application of engineering standards and project requirements.
- Support effective collaboration within the structural engineering team.
- Project Monitoring and Technical Reporting
- Monitor structural engineering and construction activities against project requirements.
- Identify technical issues that may affect construction progress or quality.
- Prepare technical reports covering structural engineering findings and recommendations.
- Review relevant technical information submitted by contractors and consultants.
- Communicate construction observations and outstanding engineering matters to project management.
- Maintain organized technical documentation supporting project coordination.
- Provide engineering input to project progress discussions and management decisions.
- Construction and Infrastructure Project Support
- Apply structural engineering expertise to large-scale construction and infrastructure projects.
- Review structural construction requirements throughout relevant project stages.
- Coordinate engineering solutions with construction teams and consultants.
- Support the implementation of approved structural designs on-site.
- Identify and address issues affecting structural construction quality.
- Maintain alignment between engineering documentation and construction execution.
- Contribute to the effective delivery of structural engineering activities.
- Bachelor 's degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering.
- Valid registration with the Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE).
- Minimum 15 years of relevant professional experience in structural engineering and construction projects.
- Strong experience in structural design, construction, and site supervision.
- Previous professional experience working with engineering consultancy firms.
- Experience contributing to large-scale construction and infrastructure projects.
- Demonstrated experience reviewing structural drawings, calculations, specifications, and technical submissions.
- Experience supervising structural construction activities and conducting site inspections.
- Proven ability to coordinate with clients, contractors, consultants, and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
- Experience identifying and resolving structural design and construction issues.
- Structural engineering design principles and construction practices.
- Structural design review and technical assessment.
- Interpretation of structural drawings, calculations, and specifications.
- Review of construction method statements, material submittals, and shop drawings.
- Structural construction supervision and site inspection.
- Knowledge of applicable structural engineering codes and standards.
- Construction quality monitoring and compliance verification.
- Technical coordination between engineering disciplines.
- Identification and resolution of structural design discrepancies.
- Assessment of construction-related technical challenges.
- Engineering report preparation and technical documentation.
- Strong analytical and engineering problem-solving capabilities.
- Ability to provide technical guidance to structural engineering teams.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder coordination skills.
- Sound professional judgment in structural engineering matters.
- Previous experience working on construction or infrastructure projects in Saudi Arabia or other Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries.
- Strong technical leadership and structural engineering judgment.
- Ability to manage complex structural engineering responsibilities.
- Effective coordination with clients, contractors, and engineering consultants.
- Systematic approach to technical reviews and construction problem-solving.
- High level of accuracy in engineering documentation and design assessment.
- Commitment to construction quality and applicable engineering standards.
- Ability to provide clear technical recommendations to project management.
- Strong organizational and multidisciplinary coordination skills.
- Professional approach to site supervision and contractor communication.
- 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.
- Requisition ID: J10161500
- Business Line: B&P - Buildings and Places
- Business Group: DCS - Strategic Business Unit: Middle East and Africa
- Career Area: Engineering
- Work Location Model: On-site
AECOM offers employee benefits that vary according to employment status and eligibility. Depending on applicable arrangements, benefits may include 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, and employee stock purchase plans. AECOM provides professional training and development opportunities designed to strengthen technical expertise, engineering capabilities, and leadership skills. Employees can collaborate with multidisciplinary professionals and contribute to complex building and infrastructure projects supported by the company 's global technical network.
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.
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