Senior Site Engineer – Construction Supervision (Automotive)

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Senior Site Engineer to lead client‑side construction supervision for automotive‑related industrial projects at King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC) in Saudi Arabia. The role involves overseeing multiple sites, ensuring works comply with design, safety and quality standards.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise daily construction activities, contractor performance and verify works against approved IFC drawings and specifications.
• Monitor earthworks, excavation, ground improvement, foundations, reinforced concrete and structural‑steel works.
• Oversee steel erection, welding, bolting, structural alignment, roofing, cladding, façades and building‑envelope installation.
• Coordinate civil works with MEP and utility interfaces, monitoring HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire protection and process utilities.
• Witness inspections, testing and commissioning, and manage working‑at‑height activities, scaffolding and MEWP operations.
• Review lifting plans, monitor heavy‑lifting activities and ensure compliance with HSE requirements.
• Track progress against short‑ and medium‑term look‑ahead schedules and support snagging, defect resolution and final handover.
• Collaborate with contractors, consultants, HSE and quality teams.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Structural, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Eligibility for SCE approval.
• Minimum 12 years of construction/site‑supervision experience, preferably in industrial, manufacturing or large‑scale infrastructure projects.
• Strong experience across civil, structural and MEP interfaces.
• Solid understanding of HSE requirements for high‑risk construction activities.
• Experience in KSA/GCC construction environment is an advantage.

Required skills

• Construction supervision
• Plumbing
• HVAC
• Electrical engineering
• Fire protection
• Scaffolding
• MEWP operations
• Process utilities