
Egis
Senior Civil/Structural Engineer
- Permanent
- Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Experience 15 - 20 yrs
Job expiry date: 16/10/2026
Job overview
Date posted
01/09/2026
Location
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Salary
Undisclosed
Compensation
Comprehensive package
Experience
15 - 20 yrs
Seniority
Senior & Lead
Qualification
Bachelors degree
Expiration date
16/10/2026
Job description
Structural construction projects in Riyadh need a technical authority physically on-site, someone who can catch problems before they become expensive, and that is exactly what this Senior Civil/Structural Engineer role provides. You will supervise and inspect all structural construction activities on-site, ensuring compliance with approved designs, specifications, and quality standards throughout. Regular site inspections get conducted, with detailed technical reports documenting progress, issues, and corrective actions produced alongside them. Designs, drawings, and construction methodologies get reviewed and analysed, with technical guidance provided to contractors and project teams as questions come up. Saudi Arabian building codes, safety regulations, and international construction standards all need adhering to, and any deficiencies or deviations from plans get identified and corrected promptly. Contractors, consultants, and stakeholders need coordinating with to resolve technical issues and keep the project schedule intact. Quality control testing and material verification fall under this remit too, with work approved or rejected based on technical specifications. Comprehensive project documentation, including daily logs, inspection records, and technical correspondence, gets maintained throughout. Safety audits get conducted regularly, promoting a culture of safety compliance across every construction activity on site. Mentoring junior engineers rounds out the role, supporting the professional development of the wider site team.
Required skills
Key responsibilities
- Supervise and inspect all structural construction activities on-site to ensure compliance with approved designs, specifications, and quality standards
- Conduct regular site inspections and prepare detailed technical reports documenting progress, issues, and corrective actions
- Review and analyze structural designs, drawings, and construction methodologies, providing technical guidance to contractors and project teams
- Ensure adherence to Saudi Arabian building codes, safety regulations, and international construction standards
- Identify structural deficiencies or deviations from plans and implement corrective measures promptly
- Coordinate with contractors, consultants, and stakeholders to resolve technical issues and maintain project schedule
- Manage quality control testing and material verification, approving or rejecting work based on technical specifications
- Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including daily logs, inspection records, and technical correspondence
- Perform safety audits and promote a culture of safety compliance across all construction activities
- Provide technical recommendations for design modifications or value engineering opportunities
- Track project progress against timelines and budgets from a structural engineering perspective
- Mentor junior engineers and support the professional development of the site team
Experience & skills
- Bring a minimum of 15 years of professional experience in civil/structural engineering
- Carry a minimum of 5 years of direct site supervision experience on major construction projects
- Show advanced proficiency in structural analysis and design principles
- Apply strong knowledge of building codes, standards, and construction regulations, particularly Saudi Arabian standards
- Demonstrate expertise in quality assurance and quality control methodologies
- Use structural analysis software and AutoCAD proficiently
- Produce excellent technical documentation and reports
- Draw on strong project coordination and stakeholder management abilities
- Maintain a comprehensive understanding of construction safety protocols and regulations
- Hold a professional engineering license or equivalent certification, preferred