Senior Civil Engineer Technical Office / Site Execution

About the Role

Qwaed Al-Emmar (QAE) is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to join their team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role offers two distinct tracks: Technical Office or Site Execution. The ideal candidate will have experience in large-scale hospitality, commercial, and residential projects and be capable of delivering accurate, coordinated work within a contracting environment. Applicants must currently reside in Saudi Arabia and be available for immediate joining.

Responsibilities for Civil Technical Office Track

• Review civil and structural drawings, specifications, geotechnical reports, and bills of quantities; identify discrepancies and constructability issues.
• Prepare and review shop drawings, reinforcement details, bar bending schedules (BBS), and construction details in accordance with approved designs.
• Coordinate structural elements, openings, sleeves, embedded items, levels, and architectural and MEP interfaces.
• Prepare quantity take-offs and material requirements; support progress quantity verification and assessment of approved changes.
• Prepare and follow up on RFIs, technical submittals, material approvals, and consultant comments.
• Prepare method statements and relevant inspection and test documentation.
• Review supplier and specialist subcontractor drawings and technical data.
• Identify temporary works, formwork, shoring, or structural modification issues requiring specialist designs and approvals before execution.
• Coordinate with site teams, procurement, suppliers, and subcontractors to resolve issues and meet project schedules.
• Maintain drawing revisions, submission registers, and approval records.
• Prepare as-built drawings and handover documents using verified site information and approved changes.

Responsibilities for Civil Site Execution Track

• Plan daily activities, organise work fronts, and supervise foremen, subcontractors, and site teams.
• Verify drawings, materials, manpower, equipment, access, and site readiness.
• Check setting-out, dimensions, levels, reinforcement, formwork, concrete cover, openings, and embedded items.
• Implement approved method statements, temporary works requirements, and inspection and test plans.
• Inspect materials and workmanship, prepare inspection requests, attend consultant inspections, and close observations and non-conformances.
• Arrange and follow up on specified soil compaction, concrete, and waterproofing tests.
• Monitor concrete delivery, placement, compaction, curing, and repairs against approved requirements.
• Coordinate with the technical office, surveyors, architectural and MEP teams, suppliers, and specialist subcontractors.
• Track quantities, productivity, materials, and progress; prepare short-term plans and reports.
• Address constraints through agreed recovery actions and minimise waste and rework.
• Record approved changes and provide information for as-built drawings and handover.
• Monitor site safety and occupational health, brief workers, and check PPE, housekeeping, access, and working practices.
• Identify excavation, formwork, lifting, work-at-height, and equipment hazards; stop unsafe activities and escalate issues to management.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in the selected track, including at least 3 years within Saudi Arabia.
• Experience on large-scale hospitality, commercial, and residential projects, with clear personal responsibilities.
• Knowledge of Saudi construction practices, applicable Saudi Building Code requirements, and project specifications.
• Ability to interpret architectural, structural, and MEP drawings and coordinate across disciplines.
• Ability to prepare technical correspondence and reports in English.
• Demonstrated accuracy, accountability, follow-up, problem-solving, and deadline management skills.
• Currently based in Saudi Arabia and available for immediate joining and full-time work in Riyadh.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience delivering building projects or major packages through multiple stages to handover.
• Experience in both technical office and site execution.
• Familiarity with Revit Structure, BIM coordination, and Navisworks.
• Relevant training in quality inspection, construction safety, or planning.

Application Information

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Salary details will be discussed during the interview process.