Senior Structural Engineer – High-Rise Projects

Atkins Realis Group; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Atkins Realis Group in Saudi Arabia seeks a lead Structural Engineer to review and supervise structural construction activities for high-rise and large-scale buildings, ensuring works comply with drawings, specifications, codes and standards.

You will coordinate with architecture, MEP, façade and geotechnical teams, witness critical pours, monitor progress, resolve technical queries, support QA/QC and handover activities, and contribute to value engineering while maintaining safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering from a recognized university.
• Master's Degree in Structural Engineering is preferred.
• Registration with the Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE) is preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE), Chartered Engineer (CEng), MIStructE, MICE, or equivalent certification is highly desirable.
• 10 to 15 years of professional Structural Engineering experience.
• Minimum 5 years on major high-rise and large-scale building projects.
• Previous Saudi Arabia or GCC experience is highly preferred.
• Experience with consultants, PMCs, developers, and contractors.
• Experience reviewing structural calculations, shop drawings, and engineering reports.
• Understanding of structural integrity assessments, constructability reviews, and risk management principles.
• Familiarity with geotechnical reports, soil investigations, and foundation design coordination.

Responsibilities

• Review and supervise structural construction activities for high-rise and large-scale building projects.
• Ensure structural works are executed in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, contract requirements and applicable codes and standards.
• Conduct regular site inspections to verify compliance with approved drawings and quality requirements.
• Witness critical construction activities including concrete pours, reinforcement inspections, steel erection and load testing.
• Coordinate with architectural, mechanical, electrical, facade, geotechnical and construction teams to resolve design and site issues.
• Monitor contractor performance and progress against approved project schedules.
• Review and resolve structural technical queries and construction-related challenges.
• Identify non-conformances and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
• Participate in design coordination meetings, progress review meetings and technical workshops.
• Support value engineering initiatives to optimize project costs while maintaining structural integrity and safety.
• Review structural variations, claims and change requests for technical compliance.
• Ensure implementation of QA/QC procedures throughout construction.
• Monitor compliance with health, safety and environmental requirements on site.
• Support testing, commissioning, snagging, de-snagging and project handover activities.
• Review as-built drawings and verify completion of structural works prior to handover.
• Prepare structural inspection reports, technical assessments and progress reports.
• Assist in defect liability period inspections and closeout activities.

Skills

Structural engineering

Construction supervision

QA/QC procedures

Shop drawings review

Multidisciplinary coordination

Project coordination

Professional certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Master's degree in Structural Engineering (preferred)

Saudi Council of Engineers registration (preferred)

Professional Engineer (PE) / CEng / MIStructE / MICE or equivalent (desirable)

Job description

Atkins Realis Group in Saudi Arabia seeks a lead Structural Engineer to review and supervise structural construction activities for high-rise and large-scale buildings, ensuring works comply with drawings, specifications, codes and standards.

You will coordinate with architecture, MEP, façade and geotechnical teams, witness critical pours, monitor progress, resolve technical queries, support QA/QC and handover activities, and contribute to value engineering while maintaining safety.