Senior Electrical Engineer

Atkins has been commissioned to embed a Construction Project Management team into a key client's office based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The team has been in place since June 2012.

The client operates within the Defence Sector and is implementing a SAR 2bn civil/infrastructure program over the next 3 to 4 years.

The Atkins team is responsible for managing the client's construction program, including the appointment of designers and contractors, reviewing, reporting, and auditing consultants/contractors submissions. This role reports to the Design Manager.

• Degree qualified in core design discipline (Electrical)
• Chartered Engineer (or equivalent)
• Candidate must be Western educated
• Minimum of 5 years of postgraduate professional experience, with at least 2 years in a similar senior position
• At least 2 years experience on multi-disciplinary design projects
• Detailed knowledge of applicable international design standards
• Experience with technical design software
• Sound technical skill set
• Commercial awareness regarding design advice
• Working knowledge of Health & Safety best practices
• Administrative skills

• Ability to work well with a team
• Ability to distribute work effectively
• Excellent communication skills in written and spoken English

• Experience of Saudi Arabia building design standards
• Western candidate preferred
• Work experience either within the Middle East or on Middle East projects
• Experience of due diligence for building projects
• Experience of undertaking technical reviews

• Advising the Design Manager on technical matters in the core discipline
• Managing quality and technical compliance
• Monitoring work executed
• Interface with other disciplines, MOD, and contractors

• A competitive salary will be offered to the right candidate
• Accommodation allowance
• Transportation allowance
• 26 calendar days annual leave (based on a 6-day working week)
• Medical and life insurance cover
• Company gratuity scheme
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Annual return airfare to point of origin

Atkins is a leading provider of professional, technology-based consultancy and support services to industry, commerce, and governments worldwide. With over 17,000 staff across Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific, and the Americas, Atkins offers comprehensive services throughout the entire project lifecycle in the built environment.

Our vision is to be the international first choice supplier of technical and integrated services, focusing on quality, seeking world-class design and excellence, striving to add value, and being flexible to societal needs.

Since 1967, Atkins has been active in the Gulf area. From its regional head office in Dubai, Atkins Middle East employs over 2000 staff in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Muscat, Doha, Manama, Kuwait City, and Bangalore.