Senior Project Engineer (Chinese Native Speaker)

About the role

Advanced Formwork Co. Ltd, the distributor and service provider of Doka products in Saudi Arabia, is recruiting a Senior Project Engineer (Chinese) in Riyadh. The role supports projects with Chinese contractors and requires a strong background in formwork design, structural analysis and project coordination. It suits a Chinese national engineer comfortable in a multicultural Middle East environment, fluent in Mandarin and English.

Key responsibilities

• Analyse structural drawings provided by clients and consultants
• Develop formwork concepts and engineering solutions according to project requirements, safety standards and company systems
• Design special formwork in AutoCAD and create designs for customer presentations
• Propose the most economical and technically sound solution
• Carry out basic static calculations and advanced structural analysis
• Produce material lists, offer drawings and shop drawings
• Assist Sales Engineers with site visits and client presentations, and prepare technical explanations and value engineering proposals
• Coordinate the timely delivery of shop drawings and liaise with clients on technical issues
• Work with other departments and consider material availability during design

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Civil Engineering or a related technical discipline
• At least 5 years of intensive experience in formwork engineering (and statics)
• Chinese national with excellent spoken and written Mandarin
• Good technical English for documentation and coordination
• Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail and ability to work with minimal supervision
• Adaptability, openness to change and willingness to learn

Required skills

• Advanced AutoCAD (2D and 3D) for formwork design
• Revit knowledge is an advantage

What we offer

• A dynamic working environment valuing teamwork, innovation and personal development
• Training and continuous development, with opportunities for advancement