Project - Civil Engineer

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Our newest opportunity is for a talented Project - Civil Engineer only to join our award winning team in Riyadh, Saudi.

Working on behalf of a leading global construction consultancy, the successful candidate will support the delivery of major infrastructure, mixed-use, commercial, and development projects, ensuring that civil engineering works are executed in accordance with project requirements, quality standards, contractual obligations, and client expectations.

The Project Civil Engineer will act as a key technical representative on-site, coordinating with contractors, consultants, and stakeholders to monitor construction activities, resolve technical issues, and drive project delivery excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Project Delivery & Site Supervision

• Monitor and supervise civil construction works to ensure compliance with approved drawings, specifications, project schedules, and applicable standards.
• Review contractor submissions, shop drawings, method statements, material submittals, and technical proposals.
• Conduct regular site inspections and audits to verify construction quality and adherence to project requirements.
• Identify construction issues and provide timely technical solutions to support project progress.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including structural, architectural, MEP, and infrastructure disciplines.
• Assist in monitoring project milestones and construction progress against approved programmes.

Quality Management

• Ensure all civil works are executed in accordance with project specifications, local regulations, and international standards.
• Review and witness inspections, testing activities, and quality assurance procedures.
• Support the implementation of quality control processes and ensure non-conformance issues are addressed and closed out.
• Verify completion of works prior to inspection and handover.

Contract Administration & Commercial Support

• Review and assess contractor requests for information (RFIs), technical queries, and variation proposals.
• Support the evaluation of progress claims and contractor per