Civil Engineer (Roads & Infrastructure) - Saudi
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About the Role
Tractebel seeks an experienced Senior Civil Engineer for roads and infrastructure projects in Jeddah. The role involves technical leadership, design review, construction supervision, and coordination with stakeholders.
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Responsibilities
- Support Project Managers and Resident Engineers in the successful delivery of projects
- Monitor project schedules, budgets, and resource requirements
- Coordinate with clients, contractors, consultants, and government authorities
- Participate in project planning, progress meetings, and technical workshops
- Ensure project objectives are achieved within approved timelines and budgets
- Review contractor work plans, methodologies, and construction schedules
- Supervise construction activities related to roads, highways, bridges, utility networks, and associated infrastructure
- Ensure works are executed in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, and contract requirements
- Monitor site progress and resolve technical issues during construction
- Review inspection reports, testing records, and quality documentation
- Verify compliance with quality assurance and quality control procedures
- Assist in managing project risks and construction challenges
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university
- Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in roads and infrastructure projects
- Extensive experience in road and highway engineering, infrastructure design and construction, utility coordination, pavement engineering, drainage and stormwater systems, earthworks and grading
- Strong knowledge of AASHTO, ASTM, BS/EN Standards, and Local Municipality and Authority Standards
- Familiarity with engineering software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, MX Road/OpenRoads, Primavera P6, Microsoft Project
- Strong leadership and team management capabilities
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Master's Degree in Transportation, Infrastructure Engineering, or Project Management is an advantage
- Professional Engineering registration or chartered status is preferred
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Job Description
- We are seeking an experienced Senior Civil Engineer – Roads & Infrastructure with a minimum of 10 years of professional experience in the planning, design, supervision, and delivery of roads and infrastructure projects.
- The successful candidate will provide technical leadership and engineering expertise in the execution of transportation and infrastructure developments, ensuring compliance with project specifications, quality standards, schedules, and budget requirements.
- The role involves coordinating multidisciplinary teams, managing stakeholder relationships, reviewing engineering designs, and overseeing construction activities to ensure successful project delivery.
Project Management & Coordination
- Support Project Managers and Resident Engineers in the successful delivery of projects.
- Monitor project schedules, budgets, and resource requirements.
- Coordinate with clients, contractors, consultants, and government authorities.
- Participate in project planning, progress meetings, and technical workshops.
- Ensure project objectives are achieved within approved timelines and budgets.
- Review contractor work plans, methodologies, and construction schedules.
Construction Supervision
- Supervise construction activities related to roads, highways, bridges, utility networks, and associated infrastructure.
- Ensure works are executed in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, and contract requirements.
- Monitor site progress and resolve technical issues during construction.
- Review inspection reports, testing records, and quality documentation.
- Verify compliance with quality assurance and quality control procedures.
- Assist in managing project risks and construction challenges.
Quality Management
- Ensure compliance with project quality requirements and standards.
- Review and approve material submittals and technical reports.
- Monitor testing activities for soils, concrete, asphalt, aggregates, and infrastructure works.
- Review and address non conformance reports (NCRs) and corrective actions.
Health, Safety & Environmental Compliance
- Ensure implementation of project HSE requirements.
- Promote safe construction practices and compliance with HSE regulations.
- Participate in safety audits and site inspections.
- Support environmental compliance and sustainability initiatives.
Stakeholder & Authority Coordination
- Coordinate with municipalities, transportation authorities, utility providers, and other stakeholders.
- Support submissions, approvals, permits, and authority coordination processes.
- Represent the project during technical presentations and review meetings.
Contract Administration
- Review contractor claims, variation orders, and technical proposals.
- Assist in evaluating progress payments and project deliverables.
- Support contract administration activities and project close out processes.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university.
- Master's Degree in Transportation, Infrastructure Engineering, or Project Management is an advantage.
- Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in roads and infrastructure projects.
- Professional Engineering registration or chartered status is preferred.
Technical Skills
- Extensive experience in: Road and highway engineering, Infrastructure design and construction, Utility coordination, Pavement engineering, Drainage and stormwater systems, Earthworks and grading.
- Strong knowledge of: AASHTO Standards, ASTM Standards, BS / EN Standards, Local Municipality and Authority Standards.
- Familiarity with engineering software such as: AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, MX Road/OpenRoads, Primavera P6, Microsoft Project.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
Soft Skills
- Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Strong analytical and problem solving abilities.
- Effective report writing and presentation skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and project deadlines.
- Decision making and conflict resolution skills.
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