Summary
WSP is seeking a Roads & Wet Utilities Engineer for its supervision team in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The role oversees roadworks and wet utilities construction, including drainage, water, wastewater and irrigation networks, and reviews contractor submissions, inspections and as-built drawings. The engineer coordinates with contractors, clients, utility authorities and multidisciplinary teams while monitoring quality, safety and compliance with project and local authority requirements. Applicants need a civil engineering degree and 8–12 years of relevant experience, including consultancy or engineering supervision work and prior infrastructure supervision experience in Jeddah.
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We are seeking a Roads & Wet Utilities Engineer to join our Supervision team in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the construction and delivery of roadworks and wet utilities infrastructure, ensuring compliance with project specifications, authority requirements, quality standards, and health and safety regulations. The role requires strong technical knowledge, site supervision expertise, and previous consultancy experience on infrastructure projects within Jeddah or the Western Region of Saudi Arabia.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and supervise the construction of roads, stormwater drainage, potable water, wastewater, and irrigation networks.
- Review contractor submissions, shop drawings, material approvals, method statements, and work inspections.
- Ensure all works are executed in accordance with approved drawings, project specifications, contract requirements, and local authority regulations.
- Conduct regular site inspections and identify construction issues, providing timely technical solutions and recommendations.
- Coordinate with contractors, clients, utility authorities, and multidisciplinary supervision teams to ensure smooth project delivery.
- Verify work progress and assist in the review of contractor payment applications and variation claims.
- Monitor construction quality and ensure compliance with approved quality assurance and quality control procedures.
- Support the Resident Engineer in resolving technical and contractual matters related to roads and wet utilities works.
- Review as-built drawings and support project close-out activities.
- Ensure adherence to health, safety, and environmental requirements throughout the construction phase.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering.
- 8-12 years of experience in roads and wet utilities projects, with the majority gained in a consultancy or engineering supervision environment.
- Previous experience supervising infrastructure projects in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia is essential.
- Strong knowledge of roadworks, water distribution networks, wastewater systems, stormwater drainage, and irrigation infrastructure.
- Familiarity with Saudi codes, standards, and authority requirements, including those applicable within Jeddah.
- Experience reviewing contractor submissions and coordinating with multiple stakeholders during construction.
- Strong communication, coordination, and report-writing skills.
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