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""Think bigger scale. Think higher profile. Think ground-breaking. Join WSP, and you’ll be at the heart of a team of international experts all dedicated to growing and sharing their expertise, and working on projects that transform society for all of us. WSP is seeking a qualified and experienced Structural Engineer to join our growing team in Riyadh. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of delivering structural engineering solutions on large-scale infrastructure or urban development projects in the Middle East. You will play a key role in ensuring the successful design and execution of high-profile projects in line with WSP’s commitment to quality and innovation. ""

• Deliver detailed structural engineering design and analysis for complex infrastructure and urban development projects.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including architects, civil engineers, and MEP engineers to develop integrated design solutions.

• Prepare and review structural design reports, specifications, drawings, and calculations.

• Ensure designs comply with applicable codes, standards, and project-specific requirements.

• Conduct structural assessments and provide solutions for any design-related challenges during construction.

• Liaise with contractors and project stakeholders to provide technical support and resolve on-site issues.

• Participate in design review meetings and value engineering workshops.

• Coordinate with local authorities for design approvals and ensure adherence to regulatory standards.

• Support project delivery teams in ensuring timelines, quality, and budget requirements are met.

• Stay updated on industry trends, new technologies, and design innovations.

• Bachelor's degree in Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline. Master’s degree preferred.

• Minimum 7 years of experience in structural engineering, with significant exposure to large-scale infrastructure or urban development projects.

• Proven experience working on multidisciplinary projects in the Middle East, particularly in KSA.

• Strong knowledge of international design standards such as ACI, BS, Eurocodes, and local Saudi codes.

• Proficient in structural design software such as ETABS, SAFE, STAAD.Pro, SAP2000, and Revit.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Fluency in English is required; Arabic is an advantage.

• Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE) membership is mandatory.

As well as rewarding you with competitive pay, WSP offers standard benefits including first class medical cover, paid professional subscriptions.

Be you, be happy - we strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture which respects and maximizes the contribution individuals can bring to WSP. We recognise the benefits that people with varying backgrounds and experiences can bring. Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of gender, race, disability, age, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

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• Provide expert guidance and oversight on all structural engineering aspects of large infra structure projects, ensuring compliance with local regulations and international standards.
• Collaborate closely with the design and construction teams to review and evaluate structural drawings, specifications, and calculations.
• Conduct thorough site inspections to assess structural integrity, identify potential risks, and propose effective solutions to mitigate them.
• Monitor the progress of structural works on-site, ensuring adherence to approved designs, specifications, and quality standards.
• Work closely with contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers to resolve any structural-related issues or challenges encountered during construction.
• Review and approve method statements, shop drawings, and material submittals related to structural works.
• Conduct regular structural assessments and provide recommendations for strengthening or modification as necessary.
• Prepare comprehensive reports, documentation, and correspondence related to structural engineering activities.
• Act as a technical liaison between the project team, clients, and relevant authorities, addressing any structural-related queries or concerns promptly.

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from a reputable institution. Master's degree is a plus.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent certification preferred.
• Minimum of 10+ years of experience in structural engineering, with a focus on large Infrastructure projects in the middle eas
• In-depth knowledge of building codes, regulations, and construction practices.
• Strong proficiency in structural analysis software such as ETABS, SAP2000, or similar.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively liaise with multidisciplinary teams, clients, and stakeholders.
• Sound understanding of site operations, construction methodologies, and safety protocols.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen eye for detail and accuracy.

• Tax-free salary.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Comprehensive medical insurance coverage.
• Paid Annual leave.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Annual flight contribution.
• Relocation assistance.
• Transportation & housing allowances.
• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, as well as personal health, fitness, and nutrition consulting.

• Having clear and concise procedures and guidelines for both line managers and employees to ensure policies are fully understood and implemented.
• Complying with the relevant employment legislation and codes of practice.
• Ensuring that all existing employees, potential employees, colleagues, and customers are treated equally and with respect.

Join us in engineering a better future for our planet and its people.

AtkinsRéalisis a world-leading design, engineering and project management organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world.

We have a strong presence in the Middle East that enables us to build deep and lasting relationships with our clients. We share their goals and long-term ambitions; we’re on the same journey to create places and infrastructure which will support long term sustainable development, healthy living and vibrant communities.

We are seeking a Structural Engineer - Site Supervision

Location: KSA - Riyadh

Job Type: Full-time

Job Summary: AtkinsRéalis is seeking a qualified Structural Engineer with 8+years of on-site experience in stadium projects within the Infra sector . The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring construction activities comply with project specifications, quality standards, and safety regulations

Essential

• Civil or Structural engineering degree (4 years);
• Minimum of 10 years post graduate experience;
• Minimum 5 years design consultancy experience on design of a range of concrete and steel building structures.
• Ability to use ETABS, SAFE, Staad Pro, Prokon and other design software and spread sheet.
• Familiar with BS, ACI codes. Familiarity also with Euro code will be beneficial.
• Can carry out multidisciplinary coordination with minimum supervision.
• Can communicate effectively (verbal and written) in English.

Responsibilities

• Have a good understanding of building structures, their stability and load transfer systems and be able to analyse those appropriately according to project stage and complexity with minimum supervision
• Can carry out structural design of elements of building structures, underground structures and light civil structures in reinforced concrete, steel and masonry using British Standards and American standards.
• To be able to design to Euro codes if required.
• Familiar with American seismic code UBC and IBC
• Can analyse and design of foundation and retaining structures with minimum supervision.
• Can coordinate with architects and building services engineers, and other structural engineers. Be familiar with issues affecting other related disciplines. Be able to communicate design issues clearly in English.
• Has good understanding of buildability.
• Can investigate alternative solution and cost implication with minimum supervision.
• Can coordinate with and supervise draughtsmen. Be able to communicate design requirements with minimum supervision.
• Can check drawing production. Can understand and implement document control procedures for calculations and drawings.
• Can carry out design checks on the work of other engineers with minimum supervision.
• Can attend meetings and communicate with other engineers
• Can prepare calculation report with minimum supervision.
• Can deal with site queries with minimum supervision.
• Be responsible for the correctness and accuracy of his work with minimum supervision.
• Has the ability can take initiative to learn and increase technical and managerial competence.
• Working towards becoming a member of the Institution of Structural Engineers

Rewards and Benefits

We offer an excellent package which includes:

• A competitive salary
• 26 working days annual leave (6 day work week)
• Medical and life insurance cover.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus scheme.
• Annual flight allowance to point of origin.
• EmployeeAssistance Programme – 24 hour free advice on financial, legal and family care specialists and also access to personal health, fitness and nutrition consultants

Equal Opportunities Statement

AtkinsRéalis is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforce. We aim to provide quality and fairness for all job applicants and employees and not to discriminate on grounds of gender, marital status, age, race, ethnic origin, religious conviction or disablement. We oppose all forms of unlawful treatment and discrimination. Our aim is for the company to be representative of all sections of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to a policy of treating all our employees and job applications equally.

We pursue this commitment by:

- Having clear and concise procedures and guidelines for both line managers and employees to ensure policies are fully understood and implemented.

- Complying with the relevant employment legislation and codes of practice.

- Ensuring that all existing employees, potential employees, colleagues and customers are treated equally and with respect.

- Ensuring that the workplace is an environment free from discrimination, harassment, victimization and bullying regardless of an individual’s gender, marital status, age, race, ethnic origin, religious conviction or disablement.

- Making all decisions relating to recruitment, selection or promotion according to the employees’ ability

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Want to engineer the extraordinary? Take on complex challenges and deliver high-performance structures as a Structural Engineer with our team in Riyadh.

Here at Buro Happold, expect the exceptional.

From the projects you will work on to the clients we work with. From career-defining opportunities to an inclusive and diverse practice where we all contribute to a more equitable world . From our reputation to our relationships. Wherever your Buro Happold career takes you, it’ll be anything but ordinary.

Your next role

Buro Happold has a clear strategic plan, strong learning culture and entrepreneurial mindset that will allow you to thrive .

You’ll be part of something bigger than us all where sustainability, equity, social and performance outcomes matter . All of Buro Happold is committed to doing the right thing, even when that’s the hardest thing. This is a genuine opportunity to make impact - and leave real legacy.

Your key duties

As a Structural Engineer in our Riyadh office, you’ll help deliver bold, efficient, and sustainable designs that push boundaries and bring visionary projects to life . You’ll work across a range of high-profile developments - from cultural icons to complex commercial structures - applying advanced analysis and collaborative thinking to shape the built environment.

• Leading the design and delivery of building structures projects, ensuring technical quality and alignment with client and sustainability objectives.
• Applying advanced structural analysis and design skills using software such as ETABS, SAFE, SAP2000, RAM Concept, and Robot.
• Preparing design reports, technical specifications, and presentations.
• Coordinating with architects, MEP engineers, and other stakeholders to integrate structural solutions seamlessly within the overall design.
• Reviewing and supervising work by junior engineers and providing mentorship.
• Engaging in peer reviews and quality assurance processes to ensure high standards of technical delivery.
  
  
  

• A degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (Master’s level preferred).
• Chartered or working towards chartership with a recognized body (e.g., IStructE, ICE).
• Minimum 5–8 years of experience in structural engineering design within a consultancy environment.
• Proficiency in relevant design and analysis tools (ETABS, Revit, Rhino/Grasshopper, Tekla, etc.).
• A strong understanding of regional and international codes and standards.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to build strong client relationships.
• Passion for innovation, sustainability, and delivering elegant and efficient engineering solutions.
• Professional proficiency in English and Arabic.
• Must be a Saudi National.
  
  
  

• Bring your knowledge and expertise to one of the world’s most respected consultancies.
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Attractive salary and benefits package
• A strong commitment to your continuous development. Whatever stage in your career, we have a learning and development programme that will enable and empower you
• Entitlement to two memberships to professional bodies or subscriptions
• An international culture that wherever your career takes you at Buro Happold, you won’t be far from the exceptional.
  
  
  

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries Construction

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Join us in engineering a better future for our planet and its people.

AtkinsRéalisis a world-leading design, engineering and project management organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world.

We have a strong presence in the Middle East that enables us to build deep and lasting relationships with our clients. We share their goals and long-term ambitions; we’re on the same journey to create places and infrastructure which will support long term sustainable development, healthy living and vibrant communities.

We are seeking a Structural Engineer - Site Supervision

Location: KSA - Riyadh

Job Type: Full-time

Job Summary: AtkinsRéalis is seeking a qualified Structural Engineer with 8+years of on-site experience in stadium projects within the Infra sector . The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring construction activities comply with project specifications, quality standards, and safety regulations

Essential

• Civil or Structural engineering degree (4 years);
• Minimum of 10 years post graduate experience;
• Minimum 5 years design consultancy experience on design of a range of concrete and steel building structures.
• Ability to use ETABS, SAFE, Staad Pro, Prokon and other design software and spread sheet.
• Familiar with BS, ACI codes. Familiarity also with Euro code will be beneficial.
• Can carry out multidisciplinary coordination with minimum supervision.
• Can communicate effectively (verbal and written) in English.

Responsibilities

• Have a good understanding of building structures, their stability and load transfer systems and be able to analyse those appropriately according to project stage and complexity with minimum supervision
• Can carry out structural design of elements of building structures, underground structures and light civil structures in reinforced concrete, steel and masonry using British Standards and American standards.
• To be able to design to Euro codes if required.
• Familiar with American seismic code UBC and IBC
• Can analyse and design of foundation and retaining structures with minimum supervision.
• Can coordinate with architects and building services engineers, and other structural engineers. Be familiar with issues affecting other related disciplines. Be able to communicate design issues clearly in English.
• Has good understanding of buildability.
• Can investigate alternative solution and cost implication with minimum supervision.
• Can coordinate with and supervise draughtsmen. Be able to communicate design requirements with minimum supervision.
• Can check drawing production. Can understand and implement document control procedures for calculations and drawings.
• Can carry out design checks on the work of other engineers with minimum supervision.
• Can attend meetings and communicate with other engineers
• Can prepare calculation report with minimum supervision.
• Can deal with site queries with minimum supervision.
• Be responsible for the correctness and accuracy of his work with minimum supervision.
• Has the ability can take initiative to learn and increase technical and managerial competence.
• Working towards becoming a member of the Institution of Structural Engineers

Rewards and Benefits

We offer an excellent package which includes:

• A competitive salary
• 26 working days annual leave (6 day work week)
• Medical and life insurance cover.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus scheme.
• Annual flight allowance to point of origin.
• EmployeeAssistance Programme – 24 hour free advice on financial, legal and family care specialists and also access to personal health, fitness and nutrition consultants

Equal Opportunities Statement

AtkinsRéalis is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforce. We aim to provide quality and fairness for all job applicants and employees and not to discriminate on grounds of gender, marital status, age, race, ethnic origin, religious conviction or disablement. We oppose all forms of unlawful treatment and discrimination. Our aim is for the company to be representative of all sections of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to a policy of treating all our employees and job applications equally.

We pursue this commitment by:

- Having clear and concise procedures and guidelines for both line managers and employees to ensure policies are fully understood and implemented.

- Complying with the relevant employment legislation and codes of practice.

- Ensuring that all existing employees, potential employees, colleagues and customers are treated equally and with respect.

- Ensuring that the workplace is an environment free from discrimination, harassment, victimization and bullying regardless of an individual’s gender, marital status, age, race, ethnic origin, religious conviction or disablement.

- Making all decisions relating to recruitment, selection or promotion according to the employees’ ability

Think bigger scale. Think higher profile. Think ground-breaking. Join WSP, and you’ll be at the heart of a team of international experts all dedicated to growing and sharing their expertise and working on projects that transform society for all of us.

WSP is looking for a Senior Structural Engineer with minimum 15 years of experience in overall responsibility of supervision, coordination of construction, inspection, testing and commissioning for a project based in Qiddiya.

• Review of façade structural designs that meet architectural vision and project requirements.

• Identify and select appropriate materials, systems, and technologies for façade construction.

• Review detailed drawings, specifications, and models for façade systems.

• Coordinate with architects, engineers, and other stakeholders to integrate façade solutions into overall building designs.

• Oversee the installation and commissioning of façade systems on-site.

• Conduct structural analysis and oversee performance testing of façade systems.

• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal building codes and regulations.

• Implement quality control procedures for façade design, materials, and installation.

• Perform regular inspections and audits to ensure adherence to design specifications and standards.

• Address and resolve any issues or defects related to façade systems.

• Stay updated on industry trends, new technologies, and best practices in façade design and construction.

• Bachelor's degree in Civil/ Structural Engineering or a related field.

• 15 years of experience in leading structural engineering teams on construction sites with Facade experience.

• In-depth knowledge of structural codes, standards, and regulations.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

With us, you can. Apply today.