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Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Overview
Reporting to the Project Director, the Technical Manager shall lead and manage all technical and engineering oversight functions on behalf of the Project Management Consultant (PMC) for a major road/highway construction project. The role is responsible for ensuring that the Contractor's designs, construction methods, materials, and execution comply with contract requirements, applicable standards, approvals, and best engineering practices, while supporting successful delivery in terms of quality, safety, cost, and schedule.
Your role
Technical Leadership & Oversight
- Act as the overall technical authority within the PMC team for highway, interchange, and bridge works, including earthworks, pavements, drainage, structures, and associated utilities.
- Review, assess, and provide recommendations on the Contractor's technical submissions, including:
- Design deliverables (where applicable).
- Construction methodologies and temporary works.
- Sequence of works and traffic management schemes.
- Ensure compliance with contract requirements, specifications, approved drawings, and relevant international and local standards (e.g. AASHTO, Eurocodes, Saudi Arabian local road authority standards).
Contractor Supervision & Interface
- Provide technical direction and clarification to the Construction Supervision Team and interface closely with discipline leads (roads, structures, utilities, geotechnical, QA/QC).
- Lead technical coordination with the Construction Contractor, method statements, material submittals, shop drawings, and design changes.
- Participate in technical meetings, design reviews, and resolution of interface issues between different work packages and stakeholders.
Quality Assurance & Compliance
- Oversee the implementation of quality assurance and quality control systems on site, ensuring construction activities meet the specified technical and performance criteria.
- Review non‑conformance reports (NCRs), corrective actions, and technical concessions raised by the Contractor.
- Support audits and inspections related to materials, workmanship, and construction processes, particularly for critical elements such as bridges and structures.
Design & Constructability Review (where applicable)
- Review Contractor‑proposed designs or design changes to ensure:
- Constructability and compliance with scope.
- Safety during construction and operation.
- Whole‑life performance and durability.
- Participate in value engineering and technical optimization exercises without compromising safety, quality, or contractual obligations.
Risk, Safety & Technical Assurance
- Support identification and mitigation of technical risks, constructability risks, and interface risks associated with road and bridge works.
- Ensure technical aspects of construction methods comply with health, safety, and environmental (HSE) requirements, including temporary works and traffic management.
- Contribute to risk assessments, method reviews, and safety-in-design considerations.
Progress Monitoring & Reporting
- Monitor technical progress against approved baselines and contribute to monthly progress reports from a technical perspective.
- Identify potential technical issues that may impact schedule, cost, or performance, and recommend corrective actions.
- Support the Project Manager in evaluating technical implications of variations, claims, and change orders.
Team Management & Knowledge Sharing
- Provide leadership, guidance, and mentoring to PMC discipline engineers and inspectors.
- Ensure consistent application of technical standards and PMC procedures across all site teams.
- Promote effective communication and coordination within the PMC and with external stakeholders.
Location
Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Job Type
Full time
Ref
R-146178
Salary range
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About you
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering (Master's degree or above preferred).
- Professional Engineer (PE), Chartered Engineer (CEng), or equivalent professional registration preferred.
- Minimum 20-25 years of experience in road, highway, and bridge projects, with significant exposure to construction supervision and/or PMC roles.
- Proven experience managing or overseeing large D&B contractors on major transportation infrastructure projects.
- Strong background in bridges, interchanges, pavement systems, and earthworks.
- In‑depth knowledge of highway and bridge construction practices.
- Ability to manage multidisciplinary technical teams.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Familiarity with international standards and Saudi Arabia/GCC technical standards.
Why choose AtkinsRéalis?
Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like-minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.
Rewards & benefits
Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career.
This includes:
- Tax-free salary.
- Life insurance coverage.
- Medical insurance.
- Annual leave balance.
- Company gratuity scheme.
- Discretionary bonus program.
- Annual flight contribution.
- Transportation & housing allowances.
- Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.
Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognized for the impact you make.
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About AtkinsRéalis
We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear 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're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.
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