Senior Resident Engineer - Roads and Railways

Senior Resident Engineer
- Roads and Railways

• Role:
  Senior Resident Engineer
  - Roads and Railways
• Location:
  
  Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
• Industry: Construction
• Function:
  Civil & Structural Engineering
• Experience:
  
  Minimum 15 years
• Job Type: Full Time
• Work Arrangement:
  On-site

AECOM is seeking an experienced Senior Resident Engineer to oversee the construction supervision and delivery of road, railway, and infrastructure projects in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The position requires extensive civil engineering expertise, strong construction management capabilities, and proven experience coordinating complex infrastructure works. The successful candidate will supervise site construction activities, review contractor submissions, monitor project progress, and ensure that works comply with approved engineering drawings, technical specifications, contractual requirements, and applicable quality and safety standards.

Working closely with clients, contractors, engineering consultants, and multidisciplinary project teams, the Senior Resident Engineer will provide technical leadership, coordinate site supervision personnel, resolve construction challenges, and support the successful execution of infrastructure projects.

Candidates must hold a bachelor 's degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline, possess valid Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE) registration, and have at least 15 years of relevant construction and infrastructure experience. Previous experience with engineering consultancy firms and substantial involvement in road and railway projects are essential.

• Country:
  Saudi Arabia
• City:
  Riyadh
• Industry: Construction
• Function:
  Civil & Structural Engineering
• Salary:
  Not disclosed
• Gender: No Preference
• Candidate Nationality:
  Not specified
• Job Type: Full Time
• Work Arrangement:
  On-site

• Construction Supervision and Site Management
  • Supervise construction activities associated with road, railway, and infrastructure projects.
  • Oversee daily site operations to ensure works follow approved project requirements.
  • Monitor contractor activities and verify compliance with construction drawings and technical specifications.
  • Coordinate site supervision activities across relevant engineering disciplines.
  • Identify construction issues requiring technical clarification or corrective action.
  • Provide technical guidance to site supervision personnel.
  • Support the orderly execution of construction activities in accordance with project requirements.
• Road and Railway Infrastructure Supervision
  • Oversee assigned construction works involving road and railway infrastructure.
  • Review technical requirements associated with civil engineering construction activities.
  • Monitor the implementation of approved construction methods and specifications.
  • Identify technical discrepancies affecting infrastructure construction.
  • Coordinate with relevant engineers and contractors to resolve site‑related challenges.
  • Support compliance with applicable engineering standards throughout construction.
  • Provide recommendations concerning technical issues affecting road and railway works.
• Engineering Drawings and Technical Compliance
  • Review approved engineering drawings and project specifications.
  • Verify that construction activities follow relevant design requirements.
  • Identify discrepancies between technical documentation and site execution.
  • Coordinate engineering clarifications with consultants and contractors.
  • Assess proposed technical solutions against project specifications.
  • Support the resolution of construction‑related engineering issues.
  • Maintain consistent attention to technical accuracy and construction quality.
• Contractor Submissions and Method Statement Review
  • Review contractor technical submissions and supporting…