The Site Engineer is responsible for supervising and coordinating site activities for railway civil works, earthworks, bridges, culverts, drainage and track-laying. The role ensures that construction is executed safely, efficiently and in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, method statements, quality requirements and the project programme.

• Supervise daily construction activities and ensure compliance with approved IFC drawings, specifications and method statements.
• Coordinate works involving site clearance, excavation, filling, embankments, formation layers, subgrade and slope protection.
• Supervise reinforced-concrete works, including formwork, reinforcement, embedded items, concrete placement, curing and repairs.
• Monitor construction of bridge foundations, piles, pile caps, piers, abutments, bearings, decks and approach structures.
• Supervise culverts, drainage channels, utility crossings, retaining structures and associated protection works.
• Coordinate trackwork activities, including formation preparation, sub-ballast, ballast, sleepers, rails, turnouts, welding and track alignment.
• Ensure construction works comply with required line, level, gradient, coordinates and dimensional tolerances.
• Coordinate with surveyors for setting-out, elevation checks, alignment verification and as-built surveys.
• Plan daily and weekly activities based on the approved construction programme and available resources.
• Prepare labour, plant, materials and equipment requirements for assigned work fronts.
• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers and site crews and monitor their productivity and performance.
• Review drawings and identify discrepancies, constructability issues and interface conflicts.
• Prepare requests for information and technical queries when design clarification is required.
• Coordinate with engineering, quality, HSE, planning, commercial and logistics teams.
• Prepare inspection requests and coordinate inspections with QA/QC personnel and the Engineer/Consultant.
• Ensure materials used on-site are approved, inspected and stored correctly.
• Monitor test results for soil, aggregates, concrete, reinforcement, welding, ballast and track components.
• Identify non-conforming work and coordinate corrective and preventive actions.
• Ensure work fronts are ready before commencing construction activities.
• Monitor quantities and maintain accurate records of completed work for progress measurement.
• Prepare daily site reports covering manpower, equipment, activities, quantities, delays and constraints.
• Maintain records of site instructions, inspections, test results and approved changes.
• Support preparation of red-line drawings, as-built records and handover documentation.
• Ensure compliance with approved HSE plans, permit-to-work requirements and risk-control measures.
• Participate in toolbox talks, coordination meetings and progress meetings.
• Assist in resolving technical and construction issues affecting safety, quality, cost or schedule.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Railway Engineering or a related discipline.
• Registration or eligibility for registration with the Saudi Council of Engineers is preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant construction experience, including at least 3 years on major infrastructure projects.
• Experience in railway, metro or transportation projects is strongly preferred.
• Practical experience in at least two of the following areas:
  • Earthworks and railway formation;
  • Bridges and reinforced-concrete structures;
  • Culverts and drainage works;
  • Trackwork and track laying.
• Previous experience in Saudi Arabia or the GCC is preferred.
• Experience working with a main contractor or major subcontractor is desirable.
• Proven ability to supervise multiple work crews and subcontractors.
• Excellent written and spoken English; Arabic is an advantage.

Saudi nationals preferred; other nationals candidates will also be considered.