Structural / Bridges SME

Atkins Realis Group; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Atkins Realis Group in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, seeks a highly experienced Structural Bridges SME with 15 years of bridge engineering experience, specializing in design, site supervision and delivery of steel bridge structures for major transportation and urban infrastructure projects.

The successful candidate will support the RCRC Bridges Program in Riyadh, contributing to bridge design development, technical leadership, construction supervision and project delivery.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of bridge engineering experience, focusing on steel bridges.
• Experience in design, site supervision and delivery of major transportation projects.
• Familiarity with GCC/Saudi regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead steel bridge design for major urban and highway projects.
• Oversee construction supervision, shop drawings, and method statements.
• Coordinate with clients, authorities and multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Bridge design

Stakeholder management

Project delivery

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

MIDAS Civil

SAP2000

CSI Bridge

RM Bridge

SOFiSTiK

Job description

We are seeking a highly experienced Structural Bridges SME with 15 years of bridge engineering experience specializing in the design, site supervision and delivery of steel bridge structures for major transportation and urban infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will support the RCRC Bridges Program in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, contributing to bridge design development, technical leadership, construction supervision, stakeholder coordination and project delivery. Candidates with direct experience on large-scale infrastructure projects in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia or the wider GCC region will be highly preferred.

Your role

• Bridge Design & Engineering: Extensive experience in the design, analysis and delivery of steel bridge structures for major urban transportation and highway projects; proven involvement in large‑scale bridge and infrastructure developments in Riyadh KSA or similar GCC environments; experience in Steel Plate Girder Bridges, Steel Box Girder Bridges, Composite Steel‑Concrete Bridges, Pedestrian Steel Bridges, Flyovers and Grade‑Separated Interchanges, Elevated Road Structures.
• Construction Supervision & Site Experience: Experience supervising bridge construction activities on major infrastructure projects; review and approval of shop drawings, material submittents, method statements and temporary works designs; site inspections ensuring compliance with approved designs and project specifications; experience supporting bridge erection, launching, rehabilitation, widening, strengthening and replacement works; coordination with contractors, supervision consultants and construction teams during project execution; resolution of site‑related engineering and construction challenges; monitoring construction progress and supporting technical delivery throughout all project stages.
• Urban Infrastructure Experience: Familiarity with bridge design requirements for congested urban corridors, grade separations and major road network improvements; experience in bridge rehabilitation, strengthening, widening and replacement projects; proven capability in coordinating bridge design with highways, utilities, traffic, drainage, geotechnical and construction teams; strong stakeholder management experience across clients, contractors, authorities and multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (Master's degree preferred).
• Minimum 15 years of experience in bridge engineering, with significant exposure to steel bridge design and construction supervision.
• Proven experience delivering bridge projects within Saudi Arabia and/or the GCC region.
• Strong knowledge of bridge analysis and design software such as MIDAS Civil, SAP2000, CSI Bridge, RM Bridge, or SOFiSTiK.
• Experience with international bridge design standards and Saudi regulatory requirements.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and technical leadership skills.
• Professional Engineering Chartership or equivalent accreditation is desirable.