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About AtkinsRéalis and the Senior Civil Engineer Role

AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization, is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to join our team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. We connect people, data, and technology to transform global infrastructure and energy systems. Working with industry partners and clients, our global team is dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people.

Position Summary

As a Senior Civil Engineer, you will provide essential technical leadership and oversight for roads, highways, and infrastructure works. This full-time role involves ensuring projects adhere to KSA standards, client requirements, and international best practices, while collaborating with various stakeholders to deliver high-quality engineering solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and oversight on all roads, highways, and infrastructure works, ensuring full compliance with KSA standards, client requirements, and international best practices.
• Review and assess road geometry, pavement designs, drainage systems, utilities coordination, and traffic management plans.
• Collaborate closely with design consultants, contractors, and construction teams to review drawings, specifications, calculations, and construction methodologies.
• Conduct regular site inspections to monitor progress, quality, and compliance with approved designs, specifications, and safety requirements.
• Supervise and monitor earthworks, asphalt works, concrete works, culverts, road furniture, and associated infrastructure.
• Review and approve method statements, material submittals, shop drawings, and temporary traffic management plans related to road works.
• Identify construction risks, non-conformances, and technical challenges, proposing practical and timely engineering solutions.
• Coordinate with contractors, subcontractors, utility authorities, and suppliers to resolve technical and interface issues.
• Monitor contractor performance against schedule, quality, and safety benchmarks, reporting progress and risks to the project team.
• Prepare and review technical reports, inspection records, NCRs, correspondence, and progress documentation.
• Act as a technical interface between AtkinsRéalis, the client, contractors, and relevant local authorities on all road-related engineering matters.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from a reputable institution.
• Minimum of 15+ years of experience in civil engineering.
• Proven experience in road construction supervision, including earthworks, pavement layers, drainage, and utilities coordination.

Required Skills and Knowledge

• Strong knowledge of KSA road standards, specifications, and construction practices (*, MOT, municipal, or authority standards).
• Proficiency in relevant software such as Civil 3D, MX Road, OpenRoads, or similar, with familiarity in pavement design tools.
• Good understanding of traffic management, site safety practices, and construction sequencing.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills, with the ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced project environment.

Work Environment and Location

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. AtkinsRéalis provides a professional and dynamic environment for experienced civil engineers to contribute to significant infrastructure development.