Senior Civil Engineer

Job Description WSP is seeking an experienced Senior Civil Engineer to join our Construction Supervision team in Riyadh, supporting the delivery of major Roads & Highways infrastructure projects across Saudi Arabia. The successful candidate will play a key role in overseeing construction activities, ensuring compliance with project specifications, quality standards, contractual requirements, and health and safety regulations. The role requires a highly capable engineering professional with extensive experience in the supervision of large-scale highway, roadway, interchange, bridge, and infrastructure projects. The candidate will work closely with the Resident Engineer, contractors, clients, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure successful project delivery. Responsibilities Construction Supervision & Project Delivery • Supervise and monitor civil construction activities associated with roads, highways, interchanges, drainage systems, utilities, and related infrastructure works. • Ensure all construction activities are executed in accordance with approved drawings, technical specifications, contract requirements, and applicable standards. • Review contractor work methods, construction schedules, shop drawings, method statements, and material submittals. • Monitor construction progress and identify potential risks, delays, or technical issues impacting project delivery. • Verify completed works and ensure compliance with project quality requirements before approval. Quality Assurance & Compliance • Conduct regular site inspections and audits to ensure quality standards are maintained throughout construction. • Coordinate with quality teams to review inspection requests, non-conformance reports (NCRs), and corrective actions. • Ensure testing and commissioning activities are carried out in accordance with approved procedures. • Review and verify contractor quality documentation and records. Stakeholder Management • Liaise with the Client, Contractor, Authorities, Utility Agencies, and other project stakeholders. • Support the Resident Engineer in technical discussions and coordination meetings. • Prepare technical reports, progress updates, site instructions, and project correspondence. • Participate in progress meetings and provide engineering recommendations to support decision-making. Health, Safety & Environment • Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with project HSE requirements. • Monitor contractor adherence to approved health, safety, and environmental plans. • Report unsafe conditions and support implementation of corrective measures. • Ensure works are executed in accordance with local regulations and international best practices. Contract Administration Support • Review contractor claims, variation requests, and extension of time submissions from a technical perspective. • Assist in evaluating progress valuations and completed works. • Support the Resident Engineer in the administration of construction contracts. Team Leadership • Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers and inspectors. • Coordinate daily activities of site supervision staff. • Foster collaboration within multidisciplinary project teams. Qualifications • Minimum 15 years of professional experience in civil engineering. • Minimum 10 years of experience in construction supervision of major roads and highways projects. • Proven experience on large-scale transportation infrastructure projects within the Middle East region. • Demonstrated experience supervising highway construction, pavement works, interchanges, bridges, drainage systems, and associated utilities. • Strong understanding of FIDIC contracts and construction administration processes. • Previous experience working with consultants on client-facing infrastructure projects is highly desirable. Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all. Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 80,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world. With us, you can. Apply today. Show more Show less