Steel Structure Engineer

V3 Middle East Engineering Consultants Co.; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 220,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

V3 Middle East Engineering Consultants Co. is seeking a senior structural professional to ensure site works meet approved designs and load specs. You will perform daily inspections, review submittals, and monitor temporary works safety, aligning with HSE/EMP procedures while coordinating with multidisciplinary teams.

You will also manage defect reports, track corrective actions, and stay updated with SBC/ACI/AISC standards, providing guidance to inspectors and technicians on site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (Master’s preferred).
• Chartered or Professional Engineer (PE/SE) license preferred.
• Temporary Works Coordination certifications and PMP preferred.
• Saudi Council of Engineers membership and valid Iqama if non-Saudi.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily structural site inspections and witness testing per method statements and ITPs.
• Review submittals (shop drawings, material submittals, RFIs) with comments in time.
• Coordinate on-site work sequences with RE/PM and resolve technical issues.
• Prepare technical reports and maintain records of drawings and correspondence.
• Monitor temporary works (shoring/scaffolding) for safety, align with drawings.
• Issue CARs/NCRs for defects and track corrective actions.
• Attend RFIs/IRs for columns, beams, slabs; provide timely feedback.

Skills

Structural inspections

Reinforced concrete

Formwork safety

Rebar detailing

Temporary works management

Load calculations

Coordination across disciplines

Quality assurance and QA/QC

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

The primary purpose of this role is to ensure that all site structural works, including reinforced concrete elements, steel superstructures, and high-risk temporary shoring or scaffolding, are executed in strict accordance with approved designs and load specifications. The role focuses on performing daily structural inspections, reviewing technical submittals, tracking structural defects, and monitoring temporary works stability safely. All responsibilities shall be performed in alignment with the organization’s policies, procedures, and applicable regulations.

Job Responsibilities:

• General Responsibilities:
  • Execute and monitor assigned discipline activities, ensuring strict adherence to approved designs, specifications, and international standards throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Review contractor submittals (shop drawings, material submittals, and RFIs) and provide technical comments within the required timelines to ensure compliance with project requirements.
  • Support the RE/PM/Senior Engineer in coordinating on‑site work sequences and assist in resolving technical issues to maintain project progress.
  • Prepare accurate technical reports and maintain well‑organized records of drawings, submittals, and project correspondence.
  • Provide technical support and guidance to inspectors and technicians, ensuring activities are executed accurately and technical issues are resolved efficiently.
• Technical Responsibilities:
  • Perform daily structural site inspections and witness testing of reinforced concrete, formwork, rebar, and structural steel installations in accordance with approved method statements and ITPs.
  • Coordinate directly with the HSE Team to monitor and ensure that all on‑site temporary works (shoring, scaffolding, and falsework) are constructed safely in accordance with approved drawings.
  • Attend Requests for Inspection (RFIs/IRs) related to structural elements, building columns, beams, and slabs, ensuring timely and definitive feedback to the contractor.
  • Monitor structural construction activities and review technical submittals, load calculations, and structural drawings to ensure compliance with project specifications.
  • Issue CARs, NCRs, and Discrepancy Reports for structural defects (e.g., honeycombing, cracking, and deflections), and track the contractor’s corrective actions.
  • Coordinate structural site execution sequences with other engineering disciplines to proactively avoid framing or spatial clashes and delays.
• Additional Responsibilities:
  • Support the Senior Engineer in performance reviews while ensuring seamless technical coordination with other disciplines.
  • Support the evaluation of interim payment applications related to structural works.
  • Stay updated with changes in structural codes, regulations, and industry best practices, and ensure their implementation where applicable.
  • Ensure full adherence to V3ME Quality, Safety (HSE), and Environmental (EMP) protocols by using standard forms/checklists, enforcing PPE, reporting hazards, and maintaining audit‑ready records (internal and external).

Performs other responsibilities and tasks related to the job as directed by the direct manager.

Required Qualifications:

• Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• Professional Certifications Preferred
  • Chartered or Professional Engineer (PE/SE) license.
  • Specialized certifications in Temporary Works Coordination (e.g., BS 5975 standards) or PMP.
  • Saudi Council of Engineers.
  • Valid Iqama and transferable Iqama (if non‑Saudi).
• Years of Experience
  • Minimum 5–10 years of experience in a related discipline.
• Nature of Experience
  • Prior experience in construction supervision, site inspection, or a consulting environment is preferred.
• Job Specific Knowledge and Skills
  • Knowledge of daily structural site inspection procedures, including reinforced concrete casting, formwork safety, rebar detailing, and structural steel erection.
  • Knowledge of on‑site temporary works management, including shoring, scaffolding, falsework stabilization, and construction sequencing safety codes (BS 5975).
  • Knowledge of structural design document interpretation, including load calculations, framing plans, and specialized structural shop drawings.
  • Knowledge of identifying and documenting structural defects (such as concrete honeycombing, cracking, or settlement issues) and tracking corrective actions.
  • Knowledge of cross‑discipline coordination, structural framing integration, and proactive clash detection methods to avoid design layout conflicts.
  • Knowledge of local and international structural codes and standards, including Saudi Building Codes (SBC 301/304), ACI 318 for concrete, and AISC for steel structures.
  • Knowledge of QA/QC frameworks, tracking technical submittals, and implementing corporate HSE and Environmental Management Plan (EMP) protocols on site.
• Business Language Skills
  • English language proficiency level is Fluent.