Temporary Works Engineer

About the Role

AECOM Saudi Arabia is seeking a Temporary Works Engineer to join our team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This is a temporary position where the successful candidate will be responsible for the design, planning, and oversight of temporary structural systems and works on various construction projects. The role requires a detail-oriented and analytical professional with strong organizational skills and technical expertise.

Key Responsibilities

• Review temporary works designs, calculations, drawings, method statements, and risk assessments for various systems including formwork, falsework, shoring, propping, scaffolding/access systems, working platforms, excavation support, and other concrete-related temporary works.
• Verify that temporary works are appropriately designed to withstand construction loads, concrete pressure, and ensure stability, proper sequencing, and suitability for site conditions.
• Review and monitor temporary works associated with foundations, pile caps, raft foundations, retaining walls, columns, walls, beams, slabs, and other structural concrete elements.
• Coordinate temporary works requirements with structural, civil, architectural, HSE, and construction teams.
• Conduct site inspections to confirm installation adheres to approved temporary works designs and identify any deviations requiring corrective action.
• Verify the readiness of formwork, falsework, shoring, and supports prior to concrete placement.
• Monitor the safe erection, modification, loading, striking, dismantling, and removal of temporary works.
• Review Contractor submissions and provide technical comments or recommendations within the Engineer's contractual authority.
• Maintain temporary works registers and support the management of design approvals, inspections, permits, hold/witness points, and close-out records.
• Ensure temporary works activities comply with project quality and HSE requirements, as well as relevant codes and standards.
• Immediately escalate unsafe conditions, unauthorized modifications, design discrepancies, or any temporary works issues that could affect structural integrity or construction safety.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in temporary works engineering.
• Demonstrated technical expertise in designing, planning, and overseeing temporary structural systems.
• Ability to work efficiently within project timelines while maintaining high safety and quality standards.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.

Work Environment

This temporary position is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and requires on-site presence to conduct inspections and coordinate with various project teams.

Application Process

Candidates who meet the above qualifications are encouraged to apply.