Senior Survey Engineer - Roads & Utilities (KSA)

WSP in the Middle East; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in the Middle East is seeking an experienced Survey Engineer to oversee contractor surveying activities for major road, transportation and utility projects in Jeddah. The role ensures setting out, alignment checks, and QA/QC for drawings, specs and contracts.

Ideal candidates will hold a Bachelor’s in Surveying/Geomatics/Civil Engineering with 10+ years of relevant experience, including Saudi Arabia exposure and consultancy supervision. English fluency is essential; Arabic is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Surveying Engineering, Geomatics Engineering or Civil Engineering.
• 10+ years of professional experience.
• 5+ years on transportation, roads, highways, utility infrastructure and civil projects.
• Mandatory experience in Saudi Arabia (KSA).
• Experience with engineering consultancy firms in construction supervision/site supervision capacity.
• Proven experience supervising contractor surveying activities on infrastructure projects.
• Experience with utility infrastructure projects (water, wastewater, drainage).
• Proficiency in Total Station, GPS/GNSS, digital levels and survey data processing software.
• Strong communication, coordination and reporting skills.
• Fluency in English; Arabic advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Review and verify contractor survey methodologies, control points, benchmarks and setting out activities.
• Monitor survey works for compliance with drawings, specs and project requirements.
• Verify horizontal/vertical alignments, levels, coordinates and dimensions.
• Establish and maintain survey control networks and reference points.
• Review and validate survey reports, calculations, records and as-built drawings.
• Coordinate with Resident Engineers, inspectors and supervision teams to resolve surveying issues.
• Verify quantities and measurements for progress reporting and certification.
• Monitor contractor compliance with survey procedures and quality standards.
• Conduct field inspections of utility corridors, road alignments and drainage networks.
• Support project reporting and provide technical surveying recommendations.
• Ensure health, safety and environmental requirements during survey operations.

Skills

Total Station

GPS/GNSS

Digital levels

Survey software

Communication skills

Coordination

Reporting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Surveying Engineering

Geomatics Engineering

Civil Engineering

Job description

WSP in the Middle East is seeking an experienced Survey Engineer to oversee contractor surveying activities for major road, transportation and utility projects in Jeddah. The role ensures setting out, alignment checks, and QA/QC for drawings, specs and contracts.

Ideal candidates will hold a Bachelor’s in Surveying/Geomatics/Civil Engineering with 10+ years of relevant experience, including Saudi Arabia exposure and consultancy supervision. English fluency is essential; Arabic is a plus.