Sr. Resident Engineer

AECOM; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM in Riyadh is seeking a highly experienced Senior Resident Engineer with 15+ years of road, railway and infrastructure project experience. You will oversee site activities, ensure compliance with drawings and specifications, and coordinate with the client, contractors and project teams.

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering is required along with strong site supervision, construction management, and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in construction and infrastructure projects.
• Strong experience in road and railway projects.
• Experience with engineering consultancy firms.
• Site supervision and construction management experience.
• Knowledge of construction methods, specifications, and quality standards.
• Strong communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
• Valid Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE) registration.
• Saudi/GCC project experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage construction activities for road, railway, and infrastructure projects.
• Ensure works follow drawings, specifications, and project requirements.
• Coordinate with client, contractor, and consultants to resolve issues.
• Monitor progress, quality, safety, and standards compliance.
• Review contractor submissions and method statements.
• Lead site inspections and enforce quality control procedures.
• Prepare and review progress reports and provide technical recommendations.
• Manage and coordinate site supervision teams.
• Identify project risks and support timely issue resolution.
• Ensure compliance with contractual requirements and engineering standards.

Skills

Site supervision

Construction management

Coordination

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

• Primary Location: KSA - Riyadh, SA - The Business Gate

Company Description

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Job Description

Job Summary:
We are looking for a highly experienced Senior Resident Engineer with a minimum of 15 years of relevant experience in road, railway, and construction projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing site activities, ensuring compliance with project specifications, and coordinating with the client, contractors, and project teams.

Key Responsibilities:

Supervise and manage construction activities for road, railway, and infrastructure projects.

Ensure works are executed in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, and project requirements.

Coordinate with the client, contractor, and consultants to resolve technical and site-related issues.

Monitor project progress, quality, safety, and compliance with project standards.

Review contractor submissions, method statements, and technical documentation.

Lead site inspections and ensure proper implementation of quality control procedures.

Prepare and review progress reports and provide technical recommendations.

Manage and coordinate site supervision teams.

Identify potential project risks and support timely resolution of issues.

Ensure compliance with contractual requirements and relevant engineering standards.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.

Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in construction and infrastructure projects.

Strong experience in road and railway projects.

Previous experience working with engineering consultancy firms is required.

Strong experience in site supervision and construction management.

Excellent knowledge of construction methods, specifications, and quality standards.

Strong communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.

Valid Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE) registration is required.

Saudi/GCC project experience is preferred.

Additional Information

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or a related Engineering discipline.

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About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options,well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.

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