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Principal Roads Engineer

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SA.Riyadh.Hamad Tower (Atkins), Saudi Arabia

Full Time

Job Description

AtkinsRéalis is looking for an Principal Roads Engineer in Riyadh, KSA.

About AtkinsréAlis

Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end-to-end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and capital. The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in strategic sectors such as Engineering Services, Nuclear and Capital.  News and information are available at www.atkinsrealis.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

Learn more about our career opportunities at: https://careers.atkinsrealis.com

Responsibilities:

  • Involvement with preparation of reports, designs, specifications and contract documents.
  • Review designs produced and verify completeness to technical and Atkins standards.
  • Liaising with other engineers/technicians to ensure updates to technical standards are maintained and disseminated to the team.
  • Ensure that design briefs are completed satisfactorily.
  • Promote and incorporate sustainable design wherever possible.
  • Promote and improve inter-discipline working with other disciplines.
  • Monitor emerging legislation and engineering standards relating to highways design and ensure their implementation.
  • Carry out independent and multi-disciplinary design reviews.
  • Supervise the preparation of contract documents.
  • Prepares cost and man-hour estimates, job budgets and schedules.
  • Prepare Technical and Commercial Proposals.
  • Liaise with clients, Authorities, contractors, suppliers, sub contractors and other design engineers.
  • Provide technical input and supervise technical input of others within the highways discipline.
  • Operate to the Quality Assurance system, quality control and document management in line with current policy.
  • Identify and meet effectively the requirements and expectations of clients.

Requirements:

  • Degree in Civil Engineering.
  • Similar experience of minimum 15 years working in a design consultancy, with experience of concept, scheme and detail design across a range of sectors.
  • Experience with design of junctions, roundabouts and grade separated interchanges.
  • Experience of working to QA procedures.
  • Membership of a Professional Engineering Institution.
  • Excellent communication skills in written and spoken English, able to inspire, influence and negotiate
  • In depth and up to date knowledge of Highways Design.
  • Technical input into Optioneering, scoping, feasibility studies, outline and detailed design projects.
  • Experienced in design risk assessments and familiar with relevant HSE legislation
  • Integrate well and see beyond the standard approach to design delivery.
  • Knowledge of BIM, Civil 3d and autocad.
  • Good understanding of the regional and international standards related to highways design.
  • A good understanding of quality assurance, safety, environmental and sustainability.
  • Able to make decisions, act on own initiative and operate in a pro-active way.
  • A degree of financial awareness and an ability to develop this skill further as required.
  • Ability to manage projects, good ability to build up and maintain client and team relationships.
  • Effective team worker, contributing to the team and wider objectives.
  • Excellent report writing skills, experience of making presentations and attending meetings with clients.
  • Be able to logically analyse problems from first principles to determine solutions.
  • Able to manage own workload and assist more junior members of the team.
  • Technically capable and willing to assist less experienced members of the team.

Why Choose AtkinsréAlis?

  • Tax-free salary.
  • Comprehensive life insurance coverage.
  • Premium medical insurance coverage for you and your dependents.
  • Generous annual leave balance.
  • Remote work opportunities outside of country.
  • Flexible/hybrid work solutions.
  • Company gratuity scheme.
  • Discretionary bonus program.
  • Annual flight contribution.
  • Relocation assistance.
  • Transportation & housing allowances: Available for remote work locations.
  • Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, as well as personal health, fitness, and nutrition consulting.

Your difference makes a difference. We care for our people and are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where you can thrive and build a future you want to be a part of.

AtkinsRéalis is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforces. 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 Scommitted 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.

Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.  

Principal Roads Engineer

Office

SA.Riyadh.Hamad Tower (Atkins), Saudi Arabia

Full Time

September 19, 2025

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