WSP in the Middle East

Site Engineer

Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaPosted yesterday

Salary
AED 6k–9k a month· est.
Job type
Full time
Level
Senior
Field
Construction & Engineering
Work mode
On site

About the role

Job Description We are seeking an experienced Site Engineer to join our Roads & Highways project in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 12 years of experience in civil engineering, with strong expertise in road and highway infrastructure projects and previous work experience in Saudi Arabia. The candidate will be responsible for supervising and monitoring site activities, ensuring construction works are executed in accordance with approved drawings, technical specifications, quality standards, and project requirements. Responsibilities • Supervise and monitor daily site construction activities for roads and highway infrastructure projects. • Ensure that construction works are carried out in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, and project requirements. • Monitor roadworks activities, including earthworks, grading, excavation, embankment, subgrade preparation, sub-base, road base, and asphalt paving. • Coordinate with contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and other project stakeholders to ensure smooth project execution. • Review construction drawings, method statements, material submittals, and technical documents. • Monitor site progress and ensure activities are completed as per the approved project schedule. • Conduct regular site inspections and ensure compliance with quality, health, safety, and environmental requirements. • Identify site issues, technical challenges, and construction discrepancies, and coordinate with relevant teams for timely resolution. • Review and verify contractor work progress, ensuring compliance with approved specifications and standards. • Prepare daily site reports, progress updates, inspection requests, and other relevant project documentation. • Coordinate with the project management and engineering teams to ensure effective communication and timely delivery of project milestones. Qualifications • Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized university. • Minimum 12+ years of overall professional experience in civil engineering and infrastructure projects. • Previous experience working in Saudi Arabia is mandatory. • Strong experience in Roads & Highways construction and infrastructure projects. • Experience in road construction activities, including earthworks, pavement works, asphalt, drainage, and associated infrastructure. • Previous experience with engineering consultancy firms or major infrastructure projects is preferred. • Good knowledge of construction standards, technical specifications, quality requirements, and site supervision procedures. • Excellent communication, coordination, reporting, and problem-solving skills. • Candidates with strong Roads & Highways project experience in Saudi Arabia. • Experience working with reputed engineering consultants or infrastructure contractors. • Ability to manage multiple site activities and coordinate effectively with contractors and project stakeholders. • Strong understanding of Saudi construction practices and relevant local standards. 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 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world. With us, you can. Apply today.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized university. Minimum 12+ years of overall professional experience in civil engineering and infrastructure projects. Previous experience working in Saudi Arabia is mandatory. Strong experience in Roads & Highways construction and infrastructure projects. Experience in road construction activities, including earthworks, pavement works, asphalt, drainage, and associated infrastructure. Previous experience with engineering consultancy firms or major infrastructure projects is preferred. Good knowledge of construction standards, technical specifications, quality requirements, and site supervision procedures. Excellent communication, coordination, reporting, and problem-solving skills. Candidates with strong Roads & Highways project experience in Saudi Arabia. Experience working with reputed engineering consultants or infrastructure contractors. Ability to manage multiple site activities and coordinate effectively with contractors and project stakeholders. Strong understanding of Saudi construction practices and relevant local standards.

Responsibilities

Supervise and monitor daily site construction activities for roads and highway infrastructure projects. Ensure that construction works are carried out in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, and project requirements. Monitor roadworks activities, including earthworks, grading, excavation, embankment, subgrade preparation, sub-base, road base, and asphalt paving. Coordinate with contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and other project stakeholders to ensure smooth project execution. Review construction drawings, method statements, material submittals, and technical documents. Monitor site progress and ensure activities are completed as per the approved project schedule. Conduct regular site inspections and ensure compliance with quality, health, safety, and environmental requirements. Identify site issues, technical challenges, and construction discrepancies, and coordinate with relevant teams for timely resolution. Review and verify contractor work progress, ensuring compliance with approved specifications and standards. Prepare daily site reports, progress updates, inspection requests, and other relevant project documentation. Coordinate with the project management and engineering teams to ensure effective communication and timely delivery of project milestones.

Skills

  • Roads & Highways construction
  • Earthworks
  • Pavement works
  • Asphalt paving
  • Drainage
  • Construction supervision
  • Site inspections
  • Quality assurance
  • Health and safety compliance
  • Technical documentation
  • Project coordination
  • Construction drawings review
  • Method statements
  • Submittals review
  • Progress reporting

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