ABOUT THE JOB
We are currently seeking a highly experienced Construction Chief Field Engineer to join our Project and Construction Management team in Riyadh. This key role sits within our Infrastructure Division and requires strong expertise in field supervision and inspection of Transportation and Civil engineering projects, particularly roads, highways, bridges, within a complex urban environment.
The selected candidate will act as the senior on-site authority for inspection and construction compliance, ensuring that all works are executed in accordance with approved designs, specifications, quality standards, and contractual requirements
KEY RESPONSABILITIES
Main descriptions of the job position:
- Lead and manage all site inspection and field supervision activities, ensuring strict compliance with approved drawings, specifications, and contract requirements.
- Act as the Chief Field Engineer, supervising and coordinating discipline inspectors to ensure consistent inspection standards across all work fronts.
- Monitor Contractors activities on-site to verify that works are executed in accordance with approved method of statement, materials, and quality standards.
- Review and verify inspection requests, material submittals, and work inspections, ensuring timely approvals and proper documentation.
- Ensure implementation of QA/QC procedures and compliance with project specifications.
- Enforce compliance with HSE requirements and report any deviations or unsafe practices.
- Identify non-conformances and initiate Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), ensuring corrective actions are properly implemented and closed.
- Provide technical guidance to inspectors and Contractors on construction quality, materials, and workmanship.
- Coordinate closely with the Construction Manager, Project Manager, and Senior Engineers team to resolve site issues and discrepancies.
- Participate in construction, technical and coordination meetings with contractors and stakeholders.
- Monitor progress of works from a site inspection perspective and report any deviations from programme or specifications.
- Support testing, commissioning, and handover processes, ensuring all works comply with contractual and client requirements.
- Contribute to daily, weekly, and monthly reports, highlighting inspection results, quality issues, and key risks.
ABOUT YOU
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
- Applicable Experience: over 12 years in construction management, with a focus on roads, bridges, tunnels or large scale infraestructure projects mainly as a Consultant. Candidates with exclusive contractors experience will not be taken into consideration.
- At least experience in 1 or more projects of ROADS. Candidates without clear ROAD experience will not be taken into consideration.
- Understanding of construction, design and engineering principles.
- Understanding of local regulations, and safety standards.
- Proficiency level of English language. Arabic Language is a plus.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Report writing skills, social skills, communication, teamwork, problem solving, autonomy, flexibility, and technical rigor.
- Willingness to work in a multinational environment firm.
Additional requirements:
- Transferable Iqama in case of non-Saudi.
- Based in Riyadh.
- Valid SCE membership.
Only Linkedin CVs will be checked; we do not receive applications at our offices.
ABOUT US
We are an international consultancy working in the areas of engineering and architecture on projects that contribute to a more sustainable world. Our ownership structure creates a culture of engagement, offering the best service to our clients while fostering professional and personal development.
Therefore, our most important assets are the expertise and experience of our team. Highly qualified and skilled professionals, deeply united, working within a framework of professional freedom and integrity, with a strong commitment to progress, professional development, quality of service and innovation.
Since IDOM’s foundation in 1957, we have grown steadily to become a multidisciplinary and integrated multinational organization, with more than 5,000 people working in over 145 countries.
Are you ready to take the next step?
As a member of our TEAM, you will have the opportunity for career development at the highest level in an environment of respect and professional integrity.
Send us your CV if you share our philosophy and want to be part of our company.
We look forward to meeting you!
