Summary
KEO International Consultants is hiring a Project Engineer in Riyadh to support major infrastructure, mixed-use, commercial, and development projects. The role involves supervising civil construction works, reviewing contractor submissions, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, monitoring quality and safety, and supporting contract administration and project reporting. Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field, at least 8/10 years of career experience, and experience with an engineering, project management, or construction supervision consultancy. The posting specifies that the role is for Saudi nationals.
The posting
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Overview
KEO is a creative enterprise, where innovation is a way of life. We are uniquely resourced with end-to-end services to take clients from inspiration – through conceptualization – to realization of planning, design or project delivery in the built and natural environments. For over 60 years we’ve led with vision, contributing to many of the world’s most ambitious projects, iconic places, remarkable experiences and prosperous communities.
As a highly integrated and agile AEP/PMCM firm, KEO is recognized by ENR as one of the Top 225 International Design Firms and one of the Top 20 International PM/CM Firms. We are also ranked by World Architecture as the 57th largest global architecture firm and the #1 Firm in the Middle East Region in their 2024 WA100 Survey.
We invite you to join us. Why?
When you join KEO, you’ll discover more than just a job – you’ll find a supportive environment that fosters your professional development through internal global mobility and career development and does so within a culture that supports company-wide health and well-being through on-demand counselling services and regular workplace clinics. You will be invited to celebrate community events such as sports days, fun-runs, in-house sports teams and beach clean ups. In addition to your competitive package and benefits you will have access to a suite of policies that include hybrid working arrangements, individual athletic sponsorship, study assistance sponsorship, employee referral rewards, mentoring and coaching programs and extensive in-house on demand learning courses.
Responsibilities
Our newest opportunity is for a talented Project 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.
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 performance.
- Assist in the review of change orders and construction variations from a technical perspective.
- Maintain accurate project records, site reports, and engineering documentation.
Health, Safety & Environmental Compliance
- Promote and enforce project health, safety, and environmental requirements.
- Monitor contractor compliance with approved HSE plans and procedures.
- Participate in safety inspections, audits, and incident investigations as required.
- Foster a proactive safety culture across all project activities.
Stakeholder Management
- Liaise effectively with clients, contractors, authorities, utility providers, and project stakeholders.
- Attend project meetings and provide technical updates on progress, risks, and key issues.
- Support project managers in managing stakeholder expectations and achieving project objectives.
Qualifications
To be successful in this dynamic opportunity, we envision that your career journey to date will include a minimum of 8/10 years’ career experience partnered with a Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
Previous experience working for an engineering consultancy, project management consultancy (PMC), or construction supervision consultant.
KEO’s performance is founded upon integrity, results, innovation, safety and our people. We embrace diversity and recognise its’ contribution to client success wherever we work.
We are excited to hear how you can partner with our award-winning team and treat all expressions of interest confidentially.
Our newest opportunity is for a talented Project 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.
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 performance.
- Assist in the review of change orders and construction variations from a technical perspective.
- Maintain accurate project records, site reports, and engineering documentation.
Health, Safety & Environmental Compliance
- Promote and enforce project health, safety, and environmental requirements.
- Monitor contractor compliance with approved HSE plans and procedures.
- Participate in safety inspections, audits, and incident investigations as required.
- Foster a proactive safety culture across all project activities.
Stakeholder Management
- Liaise effectively with clients, contractors, authorities, utility providers, and project stakeholders.
- Attend project meetings and provide technical updates on progress, risks, and key issues.
- Support project managers in managing stakeholder expectations and achieving project objectives.
To be successful in this dynamic opportunity, we envision that your career journey to date will include a minimum of 8/10 years’ career experience partnered with a Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
Previous experience working for an engineering consultancy, project management consultancy (PMC), or construction supervision consultant.
KEO’s performance is founded upon integrity, results, innovation, safety and our people. We embrace diversity and recognise its’ contribution to client success wherever we work.
We are excited to hear how you can partner with our award-winning team and treat all expressions of interest confidentially.