Head of Civil Engineering

Overview of the Role

Options Executive Search is seeking a Head of Civil Engineering to join their client, a global EPC major in power transmission and distribution. This full-time position is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and involves leading civil and structural engineering design for substation and power distribution projects across various international markets. The role requires a hands-on engineering leader who will serve as the technical authority for their team, clients, and consultants.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee complete civil and structural engineering and detailed design for substation and power distribution projects, both in India and internationally.
• Lead and manage a team comprising Project Engineering Managers, Lead Engineers, Design Engineers, and Draughtspersons.
• Manage client-approved engineering sub-consultants, ensuring timely delivery, quality, and optimized quantities.
• Provide tender engineering support, focusing on competitive, optimized solutions and clear risk mitigation strategies.
• Deliver base design, detailed engineering, and drawing submissions on schedule, aligned with site construction sequences.
• Support Contracts (pre-bid queries) and site execution teams regarding feasibility and design issues.
• Coordinate with electrical, MEP, and instrumentation disciplines, as well as with engineering heads across different geographies.
• Drive standardisation, modularisation, and automation initiatives, including the use of AI, to enhance design productivity.
• Build rapport with client and owner’s-consultant decision-makers to ensure smooth engineering delivery.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in civil and structural engineering, specifically within power transmission and distribution projects.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in managing engineering teams and projects.
• Strong technical expertise in civil and structural design for substations and power distribution.

Work Environment and Reporting Structure

This position is office-based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and may involve short deputations to project sites and overseas offices as required. The Head of Civil Engineering will report directly to the Head of Engineering.

Compensation

Compensation for this role is competitive and aligned with market standards, benchmarked to the candidate’s profile and experience.