Senior Resident Engineer

Role Overview

Senior Resident Engineer at AtkinsRéalis, leading site supervision activities for a large-scale development project in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Company Overview

AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization that connects people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. The company works with industry partners, clients, and a global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers to engineer a better future for the planet and its people.

Role Purpose

Act as the Consultant's on-site representative to lead and oversee all construction supervision activities, ensuring that construction works are executed in accordance with approved designs, contract specifications, quality standards, project schedules, and health, safety, and environmental requirements. Coordinate multidisciplinary supervision teams, manage contractor performance, and ensure successful project delivery from construction through testing, commissioning, and handover.

Key Responsibilities

Site Leadership & Operations

• Act as the Consultant's primary site representative and lead all construction supervision activities.
• Manage and oversee daily site operations to ensure construction works are carried out in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, contract requirements, and applicable regulations.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams including civil, structural, architectural, MEP, landscape, and specialist inspectors.

Contractor Management & Review

• Review contractor submissions including method statements, shop drawings, material submittals, work programs, and technical proposals.
• Ensure contractors maintain the highest standards of quality throughout project execution.
• Review contractor quality assurance and quality control procedures and ensure proper implementation.

Schedule & Risk Management

• Monitor construction progress and ensure compliance with approved project schedules and key milestones.
• Identify potential project risks, delays, and technical challenges, and implement corrective actions in coordination with stakeholders.

Meetings & Coordination

• Chair and lead regular progress meetings, construction coordination meetings, and technical review workshops.
• Coordinate with clients, authorities, contractors, operators, and other consultants to facilitate project delivery.

Commercial & Contract Administration

• Review and recommend approval of interim payment certificates, variation orders, claims, and extension of time requests.

Compliance & Safety

• Monitor compliance with Health, Safety, Security, and Environmental (HSSE) standards and ensure corrective measures are implemented when required.
• Monitor and verify compliance with local Saudi regulations, building codes, and authority requirements.

Commissioning & Closeout

• Oversee testing, commissioning, system integration, and project closeout activities.

Technical Support

• Ensure timely resolution of technical queries, Requests for Information (RFIs), and site-related issues.

Reporting

• Provide regular project status reports highlighting progress, risks, quality, safety performance, and commercial matters.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, or a related discipline from an accredited institution.
• Master's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Project Management is desirable.
• Professional Engineer (PE), Chartered Engineer, or equivalent professional certification preferred.
• Minimum 15 years of overall professional experience in construction and site supervision.
• Minimum 8 years of experience as a Resident Engineer on large-scale building projects.
• Proven experience supervising major developments such as convention centers, hotels, resorts, mixed-use developments, commercial complexes, or public buildings.
• Demonstrated experience administering FIDIC-based construction contracts.
• Experience working on projects in Saudi Arabia or the GCC region is highly preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of international construction standards, quality management systems, and engineering best practices.
• Extensive knowledge of construction methodologies, inspection procedures, and project delivery processes.
• Strong commercial awareness including variations, claims evaluation, and contract administration.
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multidisciplinary engineering and inspection teams in a fast-paced project environment.
• Strong report writing and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in construction management and project controls software.
• Familiarity with Saudi building regulations, authority approval processes, and international building codes.
• Fluency in English is required; Arabic language skills are advantageous.
• Ability to work effectively with clients, contractors, government authorities, operators, and project stakeholders.

Additional Information

Employment Type

Employee, Regular position.

Benefits

• Tax-free salary.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Medical insurance.
• Annual leave balance.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Annual flight contribution.
• Transportation and housing allowances.
• Employee Wellbeing Program with 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.