Summary
Egis is an international architecture, consulting, construction engineering and mobility services company. The Site Supervision Engineer conducts daily inspections of construction work, checks compliance with approved drawings and specifications, coordinates with contractors and MEP inspectors, and supports quality, safety and progress reporting. Applicants need a relevant engineering degree, at least 10 years of construction and site supervision experience, and Saudi Council of Engineers membership or professional licensing. Aviation project experience is preferred; the role is based in Riyadh.
The posting
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Company Description
Egis is an international player active in architecture, consulting, construction engineering and mobility services. We create and operate intelligent infrastructures and buildings that respond to the climate emergency and contribute to more balanced, sustainable and resilient territorial development. Operating in 100 countries, Egis puts the expertise of its 19,500 employees at the service of its clients and develops cutting-edge innovations accessible to all projects. Through its wide range of activities, Egis is a key player in the collective organization of society and the living environment of citizens all over the world.
With 3,500 employees across 8 countries in the Middle East, Egis has delivered over 700 complex development projects, stimulating economic growth and enhancing quality of life. Ranked among the top ten firms in the Middle East by Engineering News Record (ENR), Egis is committed to sustainable development. The Group’s operations in the Middle East are built on strategic acquisitions and a deep understanding of local market conditions. Egis’ long history of providing comprehensive engineering, consulting, and project management services makes it a trusted partner for regional governments, investors, and developers.
Job Description
The Site Supervision Engineer is responsible for executing day-to-day site inspections and technical monitoring of construction activities, ensuring that civil, structural, architectural, and related building works are performed in accordance with approved design drawings, project specifications, quality standards, and schedule targets.
This role acts as a primary technical presence in the field, monitoring contractor execution, supporting cross-disciplinary coordination with MEP services, and actively supporting the project's quality (QA/QC) and safety (HSE) procedures on-site.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct daily routine site inspections for ongoing civil, structural, architectural, and site infrastructure works.
- Verify that all materials, execution techniques, and workmanship on-site strictly comply with approved drawings, project specifications, method statements, and local codes.
- Inspect structural elements, concrete pours, steel frame assemblies, masonry, floor slabs, and buildings envelopes details during execution.
- Assist in reviewing and coordinating with the technical team for contractor technical submittals, including Requests for Information (RFIs), shop drawings, Material Approval Requests (MARs), and work method statements.
- Log, monitor, and assist in resolving site quality issues; perform re-inspections for closed-out Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and punch list items under the direction of the Senior Engineer.
- Coordinate on-site with MEP inspectors to ensure smooth integration of systems with civil and structural works.
- Monitor daily contractor workforce deployment, equipment usage, work productivity, and activity sequence against short-term target schedules.
- Identify field execution delays early and report them to the Senior Site Supervision Engineer for resolution.
- Coordinate regularly with the on-site HSE Team to maintain a safe working environment.
- Support HSE enforcement during daily site walks.
- Prepare accurate daily site logs, inspection reports, and photographic records documenting site progress, manpower counts, weather conditions, and site challenges.
- Support the Senior Engineer in gathering data for weekly/monthly progress reports and quantifying work progress for monthly contractor payment validations.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Architectural Engineering or a relevant engineering discipline.
- Minimum 10 years of relevant construction and site supervision experience, preferably on major and complex projects.
- Prior site supervision experience on aviation-related projects or specialized industrial/large-span structural projects is strongly preferred.
- Sound working understanding of MEP systems to ensure effective interdisciplinary coordination on site.
- Membership in the Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE) or professional licensing is required.
- Familiarity with international and local building codes, site quality control processes, and standard construction methodology.
- Awareness of aviation facility technical requirements and local regulatory/authority compliance.
- Proficiency in Revit, CAD software (AutoCAD), document control systems (Aconex), and MS Office.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; Arabic language skills are a plus.
- Excellent communication, coordination, reporting, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple contractors, interfaces, and priorities within a demanding project environment.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a detail-oriented approach
- Understanding of sustainable construction practices and their application within project delivery.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.