Senior Highways and Roads Civil Engineer

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Ref: KP622-1698

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

- Directs the process of creating the civil project and concept design related to development of land areas by studying the existing sites topography to create a suitable solutions which helps the planner in his design ideas
- Directs the process of working with the clients/project owners during design drawings preparation
- Assists in directing the Civil section and supervises the process of performing engineering duties in planning and designing of roads network and storm water solutions
- Directs the process of collaboration with engineers and architects from other disciplines (especially the Architects / Landscape Architects / Mechanical piping Engineers / Structural Engineer) throughout project various phases to prevent any design issues and develop Civil designs
- Performs the required design tasks within the allocated time (before the deadline) with the lowest number of design errors meeting customers, architects and other engineers requirements.
- Ensures that all civil design tasks are developed with the highest quality and according to the customer needs and wants.
- Manages and maintains effective relationships with all clients, engineers from other disciplines, architects as well as any other involved parties.
- Executes endorsed plans and programs to achieve set goals.
- Suggests plans, programs and activities to boost the efficiency/ effectiveness of the section/ unit.
- Determines work procedures, preparing work schedules and expediting work flow to improve efficiency and maintaining harmony among junior colleagues.
- Assigns/ distributes duties, supervises work activities for excellence and ensures conformance to policies and procedures.
- Reviews the received TOR and/or meets with the project manager/client to get his insights, ideas, perceptions, expectations as well as the project specifications and requirements.
- Supervises and ensures the coordination with the client with regards to the civil concept design ideas and receives his feedback and recommendations for changes.
- Supervises the preparation of the design criteria reports which clarifies assessment criteria, design parameters and the selected materials along with the preliminary sketches using various computer-assisted designs and drafting software, with the assistance if required- with the draftsmen.
- Collaborates with other Section Managers from other disciplines to discuss project requirements and prevents any design issues and in order to acquire the functionality of the project and other requirements such as such as cut& fill quantities, storm water drainage solutions and road design requirements etc.
- Provides technical assistance and expertise related to preparation of a unified state of the art civil design regarding development of site designs, grading plans, and in compliance with standards and codes while integrating ecological sustainability.
- Supervises translating the approved design concepts into technically feasible solutions and prepares the construction documents along with all required deliverable materials and drawings.
- Prepares the final civil design drawings and final sketches in a total presentation package.
- Conducts presentation for the client and receives his/her opinion/feedback and if any changes required.
- Performs changes and amends the design as per requested- if any- after discussing these changes with architects and engineers from other disciplines and supervises final retouching, packaging and transport of design project to Client.
- Regularly checks if there are any changes of scope or lack of information that affect schedule, production costs, or quality of work.
- Maintains and stores project records, data and documents.
- Review and coordination of documents for in-house quality control and submission for milestones progress reviews.
- Mediates disagreements among civil engineers and makes decisions always in regard to the best interests of the project and the Firm.
- Monitors civil unit work on a regular basis to ensure compliance with schedule, production budget and technical accuracy.
- Ensures progress monitoring and early problem prevention through analyzing situations and problems accurately, identify and weigh the probable effects of alternative solutions and implement effective courses of action.

Requirements

- 5 - 11 years of professional experience in the field of civil engineering design.
- Deep Knowledge in landscaping design codes as well as Saudi local codes, guidelines and standards.
- Knowledge in design and civil engineering codes as well as Saudi local codes, guidelines and standards.
- Knowledge in Social Sciences (eg. Economics, history, archeology, sociology, anthropology) and community planning.
- Capable in using AutoCAD, civil 3d or any other design software
- Capable in using various project management software applications such as MS Project, Primavera and AutoCAD.
- Skilled in estimating project resource requirements (manpower, materials, financial).
- Knowledge in CIVIL 3D is a MUST.

About the Company

Over 30 years of local industry experience.

New name, proven expertise In 2009, recruitment leaders Beresford Blake Thomas (BBT), Hill McGlynn and Ma Foi integrated under the Randstad brand to form Randstad Middle East.

Experience and local knowledge are essential commodities within the Middle East region, so it made perfect sense to combine 30 years recruitment experience in the Gulf, providing a larger, more streamlined service to our clients and candidates.

As well as having the largest geographical footprint of any recruiter, Randstad is the worlds largest specialist recruitment provider, employing over 28,000 members of staff and helping over 2.5 million people find work every year. With an enviable reputation worldwide, we have an established and respected presence in the Middle East, and are the preferred choice for specialist staffing solutions in more customary and emerging markets across the entire region.

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