Translator

Buro Happold Engineering; Jeddah; Hybrid; SAR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in Jeddah is seeking a skilled Translator & Proofreader to join their team. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality Arabic-English translations and linguistic support across various content types. Applicants should hold a Bachelor's degree in Translation or Linguistics, have at least two years of technical translation experience, and possess strong writing skills in both languages. The role offers a hybrid work setup and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Hybrid working arrangements

Attractive salary and benefits package

Continuous development programme

Memberships to professional bodies

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years’ experience in technical translation.
• Experience ideally within the consulting or engineering sectors.
• Cultural and linguistic nuances understanding.

Responsibilities

• Translate documents between Arabic and English.
• Review and proofread translated materials.
• Collaborate with engineers and project managers.
• Maintain terminology databases and translation memory tools.

Skills

Full professional fluency in Arabic

Full professional fluency in English

Excellent writing and editing skills

Strong attention to detail

Strong organizational skills

Time-management skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Translation, Linguistics, or a related field

Tools

MS Office

Translation software

Document management systems

Job description

Do you have a passion for language and precision and want to make an impact on some of the region’s most iconic projects? Your expertise in translation and linguistic review could make you our next Translator in Jeddah.

Your role

Buro Happold is looking for a skilled Translator & Proofreader to join our team in Jeddah and play a key role in delivering high-quality Arabic-English translation and linguistic support across a wide range of technical and non-technical content.

Responsibilities

• Translate a variety of documents—such as technical reports, contracts, drawings, manuals, and specifications—between Arabic and English, ensuring accuracy and tone are preserved.
• Review and proofread translated materials to eliminate grammatical, linguistic, and typographical errors.
• Interpret complex technical terminology clearly and accurately in both languages.
• Collaborate closely with engineers, project managers, and other stakeholders to clarify terminology and context.
• Support internal and external communications by ensuring alignment with Buro Happold’s standards and messaging.
• Maintain and update terminology databases and translation memory tools.
• Work efficiently across multiple deadlines and content types, from legal and technical to commercial and academic.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Translation, Linguistics, or a related field.
• Minimum of two years’ experience in technical translation, ideally within the consulting or engineering sectors.
• Full professional fluency in Arabic and English, with a deep understanding of cultural and linguistic nuances.
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills with strong attention to detail.
• Proficiency in MS Office, translation software, and document management systems.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage competing deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Must be a Saudi national.

What we offer

• Hybrid working arrangements.
• Attractive salary and benefits package.
• A strong commitment to your continuous development. Whatever stage in your career, we have a learning and development programme that will enable and empower you.
• Entitlement to two memberships to professional bodies or subscriptions.
• An international culture that wherever your career takes you at Buro Happold, you won’t be far from the exceptional.

Apply today

Bring your knowledge and expertise to one of the world’s most respected consultancies.