Senior Civil Engineer
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About the Role
Seeking a Senior Civil Engineer with extensive experience in transportation infrastructure projects, project management, and client relationship management for road and highway.
Key Skills for This Role
Responsibilities
- Lead multidisciplinary project teams in the planning, design, and execution phases of infrastructure projects.
- Coordinate with stakeholders, including clients, contractors, regulatory authorities, and consultants.
- Provide technical oversight and guidance during construction activities, conducting regular site visits to monitor progress, quality, and compliance.
- Implement rigorous quality assurance and control measures to uphold construction excellence.
- Review engineering designs, drawings, and technical documentation for accuracy and feasibility.
- Provide technical support and guidance to project teams, resolving complex engineering issues.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks related to construction activities, safety hazards, and environmental impacts.
- Ensure compliance with relevant health, safety, and environmental regulations and standards.
- Cultivate strong relationships with clients, understanding their needs and expectations.
- Provide regular project updates, progress reports, and technical presentations to clients.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field. Master's degree preferred.
- Minimum of 15 years of experience in civil engineering, with a focus on construction management.
- Professional engineering license or equivalent certification preferred.
- Extensive knowledge and experience in the design, construction, and management of transportation infrastructure projects, including roads, bridges, highways, tunnels, railways, metros, and related infrastructure.
- Strong technical expertise in civil engineering principles, practices, and design standards, with proficiency in relevant software tools and technologies.
- Excellent project management skills, with the ability to lead and motivate multidisciplinary teams, manage project budgets and schedules, and deliver successful outcomes.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise confidently with clients, stakeholders, and team members from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
- Proven track record of delivering projects safely, on time, and within budget, with a focus on quality, innovation, and client satisfaction.
- Fluency in English; Arabic language skills would be advantageous.
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Company Overview
- WSP is a renowned consultancy in the construction industry, specializing in site supervision for road, tunnel, highway, and bridge projects.
- We are currently seeking a highly experienced Senior Civil Engineer to join our team in Riyadh.
- The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 15 years of experience in civil engineering, with a strong background in similar roads & highways construction projects.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field. Master's degree preferred.
- Minimum of 15 years of experience in civil engineering, with a focus on construction management.
- Professional engineering license or equivalent certification preferred.
- Extensive knowledge and experience in the design, construction, and management of transportation infrastructure projects, including roads, bridges, highways, tunnels, railways, metros, and related infrastructure.
- Strong technical expertise in civil engineering principles, practices, and design standards, with proficiency in relevant software tools and technologies.
- Excellent project management skills, with the ability to lead and motivate multidisciplinary teams, manage project budgets and schedules, and deliver successful outcomes.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise confidently with clients, stakeholders, and team members from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
- Proven track record of delivering projects safely, on time, and within budget, with a focus on quality, innovation, and client satisfaction.
- Fluency in English; Arabic language skills would be advantageous.
Project Management and Coordination
- Lead multidisciplinary project teams in the planning, design, and execution phases of infrastructure projects, ensuring alignment with client objectives, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.
- Coordinate with stakeholders, including clients, contractors, regulatory authorities, and consultants, to facilitate effective communication and collaboration throughout the project lifecycle.
Site Supervision and Quality Assurance
- Provide technical oversight and guidance during construction activities, conducting regular site visits to monitor progress, quality, and compliance with engineering specifications and standards.
- Implement rigorous quality assurance and control measures to uphold the highest standards of construction excellence, identifying and addressing any deviations or discrepancies promptly.
Design Review and Technical Support
- Review engineering designs, drawings, and technical documentation prepared by internal and external teams, ensuring accuracy, feasibility, and compliance with project requirements.
- Provide technical support and guidance to project teams, resolving complex engineering issues and optimizing design solutions to enhance project performance and efficiency.
Risk Management and Safety Compliance
- Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks related to construction activities, safety hazards, and environmental impacts, implementing proactive measures to minimize potential disruptions and ensure a safe working environment.
- Ensure compliance with relevant health, safety, and environmental regulations, standards, and best practices, promoting a culture of safety awareness and accountability among project stakeholders.
Client Relationship Management
- Cultivate strong relationships with clients, understanding their needs, preferences, and expectations, and proactively addressing any concerns or challenges to enhance client satisfaction and foster long term partnerships.
- Provide regular project updates, progress reports, and technical presentations to clients, demonstrating transparency, professionalism, and a commitment to delivering value added solutions.
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