Site Engineer - Bridges

AtkinsRéalis; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Life insurance

Medical insurance

Annual leave balance

Company gratuity scheme

Discretionary bonus program

Annual flight contribution

Transportation & housing allowances

Employee Wellbeing Program

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in Saudi Arabia seeks a Site Engineer to supervise and coordinate day-to-day construction activities on bridge and infrastructure projects. You will ensure safety, quality, and adherence to drawings, specs, and schedules.

The role requires strong supervision and coordination with contractors, survey teams, and inspectors, with emphasis on efficient use of labor, equipment and materials. A Civil Engineering degree and registration are desirable; GCC experience is valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering is required.
• Professional Engineering registration is advantageous.
• Additional certifications in construction management or bridge engineering are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily site activities and monitor progress against schedules.
• Ensure works follow IFC drawings, specs, method statements and contract requirements.
• Coordinate with contractors, subcontractors, survey teams and inspectors.
• Maintain site readiness and resource availability for construction activities.
• Monitor labor, equipment and materials to ensure efficient usage.
• Ensure bridge works meet tolerances and alignment requirements.
• Coordinate with survey teams for setting-out and levels.
• Review drawings and technical documents prior to execution of works.
• Monitor quality, conduct site inspections and manage IRs/MIRs.
• Prepare daily site reports and progress updates; support planning teams.

Skills

Site supervision

Construction management

Stakeholder coordination

Reporting/documentation

Problem solving

Quality & safety

Education

BSc Civil Engineering

Professional engineering registration

Job description

Job Description

Overview

The Site Engineer will be responsible for supervising and coordinating day-to-day construction activities related to bridge and infrastructure works on the Projects. The role involves ensuring that construction activities are executed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with approved drawings, specifications, quality standards, and project schedules.

Your role

Site Supervision & 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 & 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 & 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 & 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 & 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.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career.

This includes:

• Tax-free salary.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Medical insurance.
• Annual leave balance.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Annual flight contribution.
• Transportation & housing allowances.
• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.

Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognized for the impact you make.

About AtkinsRéalis

We’re AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world’s infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We’re committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Find out more.

Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.