Resident Engineer – Geotechnical
WSP in the Middle East
Date: 10 hours ago
City: Riyadh
Contract type: Full time

We are WSP - Join us and make your career future ready!
At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you. We are seeking a Resident Engineer to oversee and manage the technical aspects of a construction supervision project. This role is hands-on, requiring the Resident Engineer to be deeply involved in the daily technical operations of the project.
Your new role, what's involved?
What if we can have work-life balance? What if we can be rewarded in ways that support our individual needs? What if we can be accepted for who we are? Here at WSP – we can!
WSP recognizes that work is only one part of our lives and making time for the other things in our life is important – be that our families, our friends or ourselves. So, if working from home, working part-time or having flexible start and finish time will help with this let us know as part of your application.
As well as rewarding you with competitive pay, WSP offers standard benefits including first class medical cover, generous days annual leave, and paid professional subscriptions.
Apply now and be the future of WSP!
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.
Future Ready at WSP
From net zero to climate change, from the needs of future societies to new ways of travelling we know that the future is very different to today. With Future Ready we see the future more clearly and challenge everyone in WSP to advise and design for this future as well as today. It’s a programme that’s having huge impact in WSP – it’s helping us grow, it’s giving us purpose and it’s the title of our global growth strategy. Learn more about Future Ready at Future Ready | WSP!
At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you. We are seeking a Resident Engineer to oversee and manage the technical aspects of a construction supervision project. This role is hands-on, requiring the Resident Engineer to be deeply involved in the daily technical operations of the project.
Your new role, what's involved?
- Oversee all technical aspects of the construction activities, ensuring they meet the project's specifications, contract terms, and international standards.
- The RE role would include coordinating and managing the overalls teams deliverables which would include slope monitoring and mapping, geohazard identification and mitigation, shotcrete and stabilisation oversight, cavity detection and remediation, documentation and reporting.
- Act as the main point of contact on-site, actively managing day-to-day operations, including the coordination of Road Header machine operations and other tunneling machinery.
- Collaborate closely with contractors, consultants, and other stakeholders to ensure work is completed on time, within scope, and to the required quality standards.
- Monitor the quality of work, ensure adherence to approved drawings and specifications, and enforce corrective actions when required.
- Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations and guidelines, promoting a safe working environment at all times.
- Prepare and submit regular progress reports, site inspections, and technical evaluations. Maintain accurate project records, including as-built drawings and documentation.
- Proactively identify technical challenges and provide hands-on solutions to ensure the project continues smoothly and efficiently.
- Ensure full compliance with the contract terms, handling variations, claims, and any contractual issues that may arise during construction.
- Manage the performance, maintenance, and efficient use of key equipment.
- Compliance & Safety: Ensure all site activities comply with relevant safety standards, project specifications, and regulations.
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Geology or a related field. Professional accreditation (e.g., Chartered Engineer) is preferred.
- Minimum of 15 years of experience in construction supervision.
- Proven experience in rock mechanics theory.
- Proven experience rockfall and rock slope stability projects and supervision.
- Ability to manage a small team and collaborate effectively with multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced construction environment.
- Strong analytical skills with a hands-on approach to resolving on-site issues.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English; ability to produce clear and concise reports.
What if we can have work-life balance? What if we can be rewarded in ways that support our individual needs? What if we can be accepted for who we are? Here at WSP – we can!
WSP recognizes that work is only one part of our lives and making time for the other things in our life is important – be that our families, our friends or ourselves. So, if working from home, working part-time or having flexible start and finish time will help with this let us know as part of your application.
As well as rewarding you with competitive pay, WSP offers standard benefits including first class medical cover, generous days annual leave, and paid professional subscriptions.
Apply now and be the future of WSP!
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.
Future Ready at WSP
From net zero to climate change, from the needs of future societies to new ways of travelling we know that the future is very different to today. With Future Ready we see the future more clearly and challenge everyone in WSP to advise and design for this future as well as today. It’s a programme that’s having huge impact in WSP – it’s helping us grow, it’s giving us purpose and it’s the title of our global growth strategy. Learn more about Future Ready at Future Ready | WSP!
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