JOB DESCRIPTION

The Senior Civil Engineer manages all site construction activities for large-scale mining infrastructure projects within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia located at a remote site. This role oversees the full project lifecycle from initial ground breaking through structural execution to final field handover, ensuring compliance with relevant engineering standards and safety regulations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Pre-Construction & Earthworks

• Lead pre-construction site assessments, surveys, and site mobilization.
• Manage massive earthworks, bulk excavations, and grading operations.
• Verify ground stabilization, soil compaction and improvement if applicable.

Civil & Structural Execution

• Oversee foundation pouring and curing for mining infrastructure.
• Supervise structural steel and reinforced concrete installation for processing plants. Ensure that Contractor is following the project specifications and engineering design. Issue non-conformance reports for unacceptable construction incidents.
• Direct waterproofing, thermal insulation, and asset protection systems against harsh climates.

Infrastructure & Drainage

• Design deploy comprehensive stormwater drainage networks and flood mitigation systems. The design should be all completed by the home office prior to construction. The field engineer may be involved in limited design tasks which are mainly a modification to the original design. Please rephrase this requirement.
• Manage civil finishing works including heavy-haul mining roads and access pavements.
• Coordinate utility trenching, pipelines, and containment pond construction.

Field Support & Safety

• Provide real-time field engineering support and troubleshooting to minimize downtime.
• Enforce strict Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) protocols alongside local regulatory bodies.
• Review engineering drawings and 3D model to resolve onsite design clashes and respond to technical queries (RFIs).

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering.
• Registration: Mandatory registration with the Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE).
• Experience: 10+ years in heavy industrial construction, infrastructure, or mining projects.
• Regulations: Familiarity with the Saudi Building Code (SBC) and local environmental laws.
• Skills: Deep knowledge of earthwork, geotechnical, structural steel, structural concrete, and hot-weather concreting practices.

ABOUT US

Wood is a global leader in consulting, engineering and operations for the energy and materials sectors. With 33,000 people in around 50 countries, Wood supports clients across the full asset lifecycle, delivering safe, predictable outcomes while enabling resilient operations and a lower carbon future. Wood forms the Energy & Materials pillar of Sidara - a global partnership uniting leading multidisciplinary engineering, design, and project management companies. www.woodgroup.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.