Senior CSA Design Engineer

About Kent Data Centres

Kent Data Centres operates within the energy sector, focusing on responsible energy provision. The company emphasizes diversity, inclusion, and belonging, recognizing these as catalysts for success and fostering an environment where all employees feel a sense of belonging.

Role Overview

Kent Data Centres is seeking a Senior CSA Design Engineer to join its team in Riyadh. This full-time role involves leading and overseeing CSA design projects, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, innovative, and efficient designs within established timelines and budgets. The Senior CSA Design Engineer will be responsible for the overall design process, ensuring compliance with relevant codes and standards, and providing technical leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee CSA design projects, ensuring high-quality, innovative, and efficient designs are delivered on time and within budget.
• Manage and coordinate design changes with the site team, sub-consultants, and other stakeholders to ensure smooth project execution and adherence to construction timelines.
• Take responsibility for the overall design process, ensuring designs comply with all relevant codes, standards, and quality assurance procedures. Deliver LOD 350 CSA packages (Structural, Civil & Architectural).
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering their professional growth and ensuring efficient and accurate execution of design tasks.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including architects, MEP engineers, and clients, to ensure seamless integration of CSA elements into the overall project.
• Lead the preparation and review of detailed design documents, drawings, and specifications, ensuring they meet project requirements and quality standards.
• Conduct site visits to assess construction progress, identify challenges, and ensure design intent is met on-site.
• Drive value engineering initiatives, optimizing designs and construction methods to improve performance, reduce costs, and increase efficiency.
• Take ownership of the project’s technical performance, ensuring design solutions meet safety, functionality, and cost-effectiveness objectives.
• Provide high-level technical leadership and advice during client meetings, design reviews, and other project discussions.
• Review and approve material submittals, ensuring they align with design specifications and quality standards. Provide back-of-house support for review of Contractor's submittals & technical RFIs.
• Support project management by overseeing budget monitoring, schedule management, and project scope adherence.
• Coordinate with external stakeholders, including clients, contractors, suppliers, and regulatory authorities, to ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare and submit technical and commercial clarifications, addressing any issues that arise during the tendering and construction phases.
• Support for Site Technical Due Diligence and authority submissions.
• Manage project documentation, ensuring all records are maintained according to contractual requirements and industry standards.
• Continuously seek improvements in design processes, leveraging new technologies, best practices, and industry trends.
• Lead and drive initiatives to improve the overall efficiency, quality, and sustainability of the CSA design process.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's or master’s degree in Architectural or Civil / Structural engineering.
• Chartered Engineer status (CEng) or a Professional Engineer (PE) license from a recognized institution is highly valued.
• Minimum 8+ years progressive work experience in CSA design, including at least 3 years as a mid-level CSA Engineer.
• Minimum 2 years' Data Centre design experience.
• Proficient in MS Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel.
• In-depth knowledge of building codes, standards, and regulations (*, IBC, ACI, AISC, ASCE, EN).
• Strong leadership skills, with experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing complex projects.
• Exceptional communication skills (both written and verbal), capable of conveying complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Committed to continuous professional development, mentoring junior engineers, and fostering a culture of knowledge-sharing and skill enhancement.
• Proven problem-solving abilities with a keen attention to detail, ensuring high-quality solutions delivered on time and within budget.
• Proven track record of successful project delivery and client satisfaction in civil, structural engineering.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate in fast-paced, dynamic environments, while fostering teamwork and excellence.
• Strong numeracy and analytical skills.
• Experience in designing and analyzing civil, structural, and architectural components, ensuring compliance with relevant standards.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with architects, MEP engineers, and other stakeholders for seamless integration.
• Experience conducting site visits to monitor construction progress, quality, and compliance with design specifications.
• Capable of providing technical support during construction and identifying value engineering opportunities.
• Skilled in preparing project updates, reports, and managing schedules, budgets, and project scopes.

Work Type and Location

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.