TPE IV/Principal Civil Engineer – Mining Projects John Wood Group Civil Engineering
Saudi Arabia
Listed on 2026-10-19
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Engineering
Civil Engineering, Structural Engineer, Environmental Engineer -
Construction
Civil Engineering, Structural Engineer
Job Title: TPE IV/ Principal Civil Engineer - Mining Projects
Wood is currently seeking a Principal Civil Engineer to support our projects business. The role involves contributing to the development of a new gold mine and processing facility at a remote site in Saudi Arabia.
Key Responsibilities:- Lead pre-construction site assessments, surveys, and site mobilization.
- Manage massive earthworks, bulk excavations, and grading operations.
- Verify ground stabilization, soil compaction and improvement if applicable.
- Oversee foundation pouring and curing for mining infrastructure.
- Supervise structural steel and reinforced concrete installation for processing plants. Ensure that Contractor is following the project specifications and engineering design. Issue non-conformance reports for unacceptable construction incidents.
- Direct waterproofing, thermal insulation, and asset protection systems against harsh climates.
- Design deploy comprehensive stormwater drainage networks and flood mitigation systems. The design should be all completed by the home office prior to construction. The field engineer may be involved in limited design tasks which are mainly a modification to the original design. Please rephrase this requirement.
- Manage civil finishing works including heavy-haul mining roads and access pavements.
- Coordinate utility trenching, pipelines, and containment pond construction.
- Provide real-time field engineering support and troubleshooting to minimize downtime.
- Enforce strict Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) protocols alongside local regulatory bodies.
- Review engineering drawings and 3D model to resolve onsite design clashes and respond to technical queries (RFIs).
Required:
- 15+ years in heavy industrial construction, infrastructure, or mining projects.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering.
- Mandatory registration with the Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE).
- Deep knowledge of earthwork, geotechnical, structural steel, structural concrete, and hot-weather concreting practices.
- Familiarity with the Saudi Building Code (SBC) and local environmental laws.
Employment / Job Type: Full Time
Nationality: Any Nationality
About the Company:Scotland headquartered engineering and consulting company, listed in London, serving energy and the built environment. Wood delivers consulting, project delivery, and operations support across oil and gas, chemicals, power, renewables, and infrastructure. Its Middle East business works with national oil companies in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, and Iraq.
Company Industry: Construction
Department /
Functional Area:
Civil/Structural/Architectural Onshore
Closing Date: Not mentioned (apply as soon as possible)
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