Deputy Resident Engineer Civil (Saudi National Only)

About SYSTRA

SYSTRA is a global engineering and consultancy group specializing in public transport and sustainable mobility. With over 10,300 employees, SYSTRA designs transport solutions to connect people, foster social inclusion, and facilitate access to employment, education, and leisure worldwide. For 65 years, the Group has supported cities and regions in developing, improving, and modernizing their infrastructure and transport systems across the project lifecycle, from design to testing, deployment, and maintenance. Operating in over 80 countries, SYSTRA generates 74% of its turnover internationally and assists clients in their digital, ecological, and energy transitions.

The Role

SYSTRA’s Mobility & Railway Business Unit is preparing for future growth, including new metro projects. To support these opportunities, the company is seeking an experienced Deputy Resident Engineer (Civil) to join its project teams in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role involves providing engineering and technical support for all Civil works performed on site within assigned rail projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and coordinate contractor activities within the assigned rail project area to ensure safe and efficient project delivery.
• Develop discipline-specific construction schedules and monitor progress against project milestones, providing updates and assessments to the Construction Manager.
• Monitor material procurement, delivery, and availability, verifying compliance with project specifications, quality requirements, and industry standards.
• Maintain first-level quality assurance oversight to ensure all installation works adhere to approved plans, specifications, and applicable standards.
• Supervise construction engineering activities and provide technical expertise across one or more construction disciplines.
• Ensure that inspections and testing activities are conducted, witnessed, documented, and completed according to approved procedures.
• Collaborate with construction management teams to identify and mitigate safety, environmental, and operational risks, promoting safe work practices.
• Coordinate with design engineering teams to support construction activities and resolve technical issues.
• Review and interpret design drawings and specifications to ensure work execution aligns with the latest approved revisions.
• Provide technical solutions to engineering and construction challenges and coordinate implementation with project stakeholders.
• Maintain project records, progress reports, back-charge documentation, and other project controls documentation.
• Coordinate and organize project documentation for final handover and project closeout activities.
• Interface with clients, contractors, and senior management to support successful project execution.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Proven experience leading and managing multidisciplinary engineering and construction teams.
• Experience with construction materials testing and quality assurance, including soil, concrete, grout, dewatering, and load testing activities.
• A minimum of 5 to 10 years of relevant experience is required for this position.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong problem-solving, coordination, and organizational skills.
• Strong understanding of construction planning, material delivery, staging, scheduling, and site coordination.
• Knowledge of construction quality, safety, and compliance requirements.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.