Site Engineer

WSP in the Middle East; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in the Middle East is seeking an experienced Site Engineer to lead road and highway works in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role requires 12+ years of civil engineering experience with infrastructure project exposure in KSA.

You will supervise daily site activities, review drawings and specs, coordinate with contractors and consultants, and ensure all work aligns with quality, safety, and environmental standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• Minimum 12+ years of experience in civil engineering and infrastructure projects.
• Previous work experience in Saudi Arabia is mandatory.
• Strong Roads & Highways construction and infrastructure expertise.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and monitor daily site construction activities for roads and highways.
• Ensure works follow approved drawings, specifications, and project requirements.
• Monitor earthworks, grading, excavation, embankment, subgrade preparation, and road base.
• Coordinate with contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and other stakeholders.
• Review construction drawings, method statements, material submittals, and technical documents.
• Monitor site progress and ensure activities are completed as per the approved project schedule.
• Conduct site inspections and ensure compliance with quality, health, safety, and environmental requirements.
• Identify site issues and coordinate with relevant teams for timely resolution.
• Review and verify contractor work progress against specifications.
• Prepare daily site reports, progress updates, inspection requests, and project documentation.
• Coordinate with project management and engineering teams for timely milestones.

Skills

Communication skills

Coordination

Reporting

Problem-solving

Site supervision

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Site Engineer to join our Roads & Highways project in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 12 years of experience in civil engineering, with strong expertise in road and highway infrastructure projects and previous work experience in Saudi Arabia.

The candidate will be responsible for supervising and monitoring site activities, ensuring construction works are executed in accordance with approved drawings, technical specifications, quality standards, and project requirements.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and monitor daily site construction activities for roads and highway infrastructure projects.
• Ensure that construction works are carried out in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, and project requirements.
• Monitor roadworks activities, including earthworks, grading, excavation, embankment, subgrade preparation, sub-base, road base, and asphalt paving.
• Coordinate with contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and other project stakeholders to ensure smooth project execution.
• Review construction drawings, method statements, material submittals, and technical documents.
• Monitor site progress and ensure activities are completed as per the approved project schedule.
• Conduct regular site inspections and ensure compliance with quality, health, safety, and environmental requirements.
• Identify site issues, technical challenges, and construction discrepancies, and coordinate with relevant teams for timely resolution.
• Review and verify contractor work progress, ensuring compliance with approved specifications and standards.
• Prepare daily site reports, progress updates, inspection requests, and other relevant project documentation.
• Coordinate with the project management and engineering teams to ensure effective communication and timely delivery of project milestones.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized university.
• Minimum 12+ years of overall professional experience in civil engineering and infrastructure projects.
• Previous experience working in Saudi Arabia is mandatory.
• Strong experience in Roads & Highways construction and infrastructure projects.
• Experience in road construction activities, including earthworks, pavement works, asphalt, drainage, and associated infrastructure.
• Previous experience with engineering consultancy firms or major infrastructure projects is preferred.
• Good knowledge of construction standards, technical specifications, quality requirements, and site supervision procedures.
• Excellent communication, coordination, reporting, and problem-solving skills.
• Candidates with strong Roads & Highways project experience in Saudi Arabia.
• Experience working with reputed engineering consultants or infrastructure contractors.
• Ability to manage multiple site activities and coordinate effectively with contractors and project stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of Saudi construction practices and relevant local standards.

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