Site Engineer - Bridges

Atkins Realis Group; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Atkins Realis Group is seeking a Site Supervisor for civil and infrastructure construction in Saudi Arabia. The role focuses on supervising daily site activities, monitoring progress, and ensuring compliance with approved drawings, specifications, and contractual requirements.

Coordination with contractors, survey teams and inspectors is essential to maintain project alignment. The position requires 5–8 years in civil/infrastructure construction with 3–5 years in bridge work, a Bachelors in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering required.
• Professional Engineering registration is advantageous.
• Additional certifications related to construction management or bridge engineering are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily site activities and monitor progress against approved schedules.
• Ensure works follow IFC drawings, specifications, and contract requirements.
• Coordinate with contractors, subcontractors, survey teams and inspectors.
• Verify site readiness and resource availability before starting construction.
• Monitor workforce productivity and efficient use of labour, equipment and materials.
• Review drawings and technical documents prior to execution and resolve site queries.

Skills

Site supervision

Construction management

Problem solving

Stakeholder coordination

Reporting

Quality & safety

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Your role

Site Supervision and Construction Execution.

Supervise daily site activities and monitor construction progress against approved schedules. Ensure works are executed in accordance with approved IFC drawings, specifications, method statements and contract requirements. Coordinate site activities with contractors, subcontractors, survey teams and inspectors. Verify site readiness and resource availability prior to commencement of construction activities. Monitor workforce productivity and ensure efficient utilization of labor, equipment and materials.

Bridge Construction Activities

Ensure bridge works are constructed within approved tolerances and alignment requirements. Coordinate with survey teams to verify setting-out levels and structural positioning.

Infrastructure Works Coordination

Coordinate interfaces between bridge construction and related infrastructure activities. Identify and address site constraints affecting construction progress.

Quality Control and Inspections

Ensure all construction activities comply with project quality standards and specifications. Conduct site inspections prior to consultant and client inspections. Coordinate Inspection Requests (IRs) and Material Inspection Requests (MIRs). Monitor workmanship and identify non-conformances for corrective action. Support preparation of as-built records and construction documentation.

Engineering and Technical Support

Review drawings and technical documents before execution of works. Assist in resolving construction-related technical issues. Coordinate with design engineering and construction teams regarding site queries and design clarifications. Verify compliance with approved shop drawings and construction details. Support implementation of engineering changes and approved revisions.

Planning and Reporting

Monitor daily progress and report work completed against project targets. Identify delays, risks and productivity concerns and recommend corrective measures. Prepare daily site reports and progress updates. Support project planning teams by providing construction progress information. Assist with resource forecasting and look-ahead planning activities.

Stakeholder Coordination

Participate in site meetings and technical coordination meetings. Maintain effective communication between site and office teams.

Health, Safety and Environmental Compliance

Ensure all site activities comply with project HSE requirements. Promote safe working practices across all construction activities. Participate in toolbox talks, safety inspections and incident investigations.

About you

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering.
• Professional Engineering registration is advantageous.
• Additional certifications related to construction management or bridge engineering are preferred.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 5-8 years of experience in civil and infrastructure construction projects.
• Minimum 3-5 years of relevant bridge construction experience.
• Experience in Saudi Arabia or the GCC region is highly desirable.
• Experience working with main contractors, consultants, or PMC organizations is preferred.

Key Skills

• Strong site supervision and construction management skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and technical decision-making abilities.
• Effective stakeholder coordination and communication skills.
• Strong reporting and documentation capabilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet project deadlines.
• High attention to quality, safety, and construction compliance.

Behavioral Competencies

• Proactive and results-oriented.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and project excellence.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced construction environment.