Description

Job Overview

Atkins Middle East, a leading multidisciplinary technical services provider in the built environment, is seeking an experienced Senior Resident Engineer to oversee infrastructure construction projects in Umluj, Saudi Arabia. This role offers the chance to work within a highly respected international consultancy, participating in a range of multi-discipline engineering projects across KSA and potentially wider Middle East regions.

Key Responsibilities

The Senior Resident Engineer will manage on-site supervision to ensure all works comply with Atkins’ design standards and contract documents. They will collaborate closely with project supervisors, contractors, and sub-consultants, resolving any technical or coordination issues that arise. Core duties also include reviewing project correspondence before issuing to contractors, monitoring the implementation of quality and safety systems, and ensuring compliance with project requirements throughout the construction phase.

Additionally, this role involves establishing and maintaining effective site organization and authority structures. The engineer will take responsibility for technical, contractual, and financial aspects related to the consultant’s supervision services, manage the supervision team’s performance and attendance, and liaise regularly with project management and contractors. The position includes chairing meetings, preparing progress reports, monitoring project timelines against contractor schedules, and approving interim payment certificates in coordination with the Quantity Surveyor.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction or Civil Engineering, with Chartered status preferred
• Registration with the Saudi Council of Engineers is essential
• At least 20 years of relevant site experience in infrastructure, predominantly within the GCC region, especially Saudi Arabia
• Proficiency in English, both written and spoken
• Must be a Saudi national or hold a transferable Iqama

Additional Responsibilities

The Senior Resident Engineer will be responsible for establishing standards and procedures that meet client expectations, implementing financial controls on construction elements, and identifying project risks while advising on cost and schedule impacts. They will also ensure the preparation and enforcement of quality, safety, and environmental protocols, provide pastoral support and development opportunities for site staff, and continuously seek ways to improve service delivery through innovative solutions.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package
• Transportation allowance
• Comprehensive medical and life insurance coverage
• 22 calendar days of annual leave
• Company gratuity scheme
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Annual flight allowance to point of origin
• Employee Assistance Programme offering 24-hour support on financial, legal, and family care matters, along with personal health and fitness consultations

About Atkins Middle East

SNC-Lavalin’s Atkins division is recognized globally for its multidisciplinary engineering design expertise and boasts a strong presence in the Middle East for over 50 years. The company offers a wide range of design, engineering, and project management services across multiple sectors including buildings and transportation infrastructure. With roughly 2,000 employees stationed across the Gulf, Atkins is ideally positioned to deliver innovative and sustainable infrastructure solutions to clients throughout the region.

How to Apply

Interested candidates can apply by submitting their updated resume.