Lead Field Engineer - Civil

Lead Field Engineer – Civil: Drive Excellence in Large-Scale Civil Infrastructure Development

Join our prestigious project team as a **Lead Field Engineer – Civil**, where you will play a pivotal role in overseeing and ensuring the highest standards of civil construction for a landmark development in **Riyadh, Saudi Arabia**. This position demands a seasoned professional with a proven track record in civil engineering, site supervision, and project execution. As the key technical authority on-site, you will collaborate closely with senior management, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver a world-class infrastructure project—on time, within budget, and with uncompromising quality.

In this dynamic role, you will be responsible for **supervising, monitoring, and ensuring compliance** with all civil construction activities, from foundational works to final handover. Your expertise will be instrumental in maintaining alignment with **approved drawings, technical specifications, international standards, and project timelines**, while fostering a culture of **safety, efficiency, and technical excellence**. This is an opportunity to shape the future of Riyadh’s built environment while contributing to a high-impact, large-scale development.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership & Compliance: Oversee daily civil construction activities to guarantee adherence to **contractual requirements, approved methodologies, and quality standards**, ensuring seamless execution of excavation, foundations, reinforced concrete structures, roads, utilities, drainage, and external works.
• Quality Assurance & Control: Conduct rigorous **site inspections, material verification, and field testing** to validate compliance with specifications, witness laboratory tests, and enforce **QA/QC protocols** throughout the project lifecycle.
• Contractor & Stakeholder Coordination: Collaborate with **architects, structural engineers, MEP specialists, contractors, and survey teams** to resolve technical discrepancies, align construction activities, and ensure smooth project progression.
• Documentation & Reporting: Prepare **detailed site observation reports, inspection logs, progress records, and daily updates** to support decision-making, payment certification, and project documentation.
• Problem-Solving & Risk Mitigation: Identify construction challenges proactively, provide **technical recommendations**, and coordinate resolutions to minimize delays and cost overruns.
• Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Oversight: Enforce compliance with **international HSE regulations**, conduct safety audits, and report unsafe practices to prevent incidents and ensure a secure working environment.
• Project Closeout Support: Lead **snagging, de-snagging, and punch-list activities**, assist in testing and commissioning, and facilitate smooth handover of civil infrastructure components.
• Technical & Administrative Excellence: Review **shop drawings, material submittals, and method statements**, verify quantities, and support **RFIs, technical queries, and change requests** to maintain project integrity.

This role is ideal for a **highly motivated, detail-oriented professional** who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and is committed to delivering **premium civil engineering solutions**. Your ability to **bridge technical expertise with practical execution** will be critical in ensuring the success of this transformative project.

Who You Are

We are seeking a **distinguished civil engineering professional** with the following qualifications and attributes:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in **Civil Engineering** from a recognized institution, with a strong foundation in structural, geotechnical, and construction disciplines.
• Experience: Minimum **8+ years** of progressive experience in **civil construction**, with **5+ years** specifically in **Field Engineer or Site Engineer roles** on **large-scale building projects** (e.g., convention centers, hotels, resorts, mixed-use developments, or commercial infrastructure).
• Industry Expertise: Proven experience in **Site Supervision Consultancy, Engineering Consultancy, or Project Management Consultancy (PMC)** environments, with a deep understanding of **reinforced concrete, foundations, roads, utilities, drainage, and external works**.
• Technical Proficiency: Extensive knowledge of **international construction codes (e.g., ACI, Eurocodes, Saudi ARAMCO standards)**, quality control methodologies, and **QA/QC best practices**.
• Problem-Solving & Innovation: Ability to **analyze complex technical issues**, propose **practical engineering solutions**, and drive **continuous improvement** in construction processes.
• Leadership & Communication: Strong **leadership skills** to mentor junior engineers, coordinate cross-functional teams, and communicate effectively with **contractors, clients, and senior management** in both technical and non-technical contexts.
• Safety & Compliance Focus: Commitment to **HSE standards**, with experience in implementing and auditing **construction safety protocols** to ensure a secure workplace.
• Project Delivery Mindset: Results-driven attitude with a **strong sense of ownership**, ensuring projects are delivered **on schedule, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality**.

If you are a **visionary leader** with a passion for **large-scale civil infrastructure** and a track record of **excellence in site supervision**, we invite you to be part of our team and contribute to the next chapter of Riyadh’s architectural legacy.