Civil Engineer

Overview
KEO is a creative enterprise, where innovation is a way of life. We are uniquely resourced with end-to-end services to take clients from inspiration – through conceptualization – to realization of planning, design or project delivery in the built and natural environments. For over 60 years we’ve led with vision, contributing to many of the world’s most ambitious projects, iconic places, remarkable experiences and prosperous communities.

As a highly integrated and agile AEP/PMCM firm, KEO is recognized by ENR as one of the Top 225 International Design Firms and one of the Top 20 International PM/CM Firms. We are also ranked by World Architecture as the 51st largest global architecture firm and the #1 Firm in the Middle East Region in their 2024 WA100 Survey.

We invite you to join us. Why?
When you join KEO, you’ll discover more than just a job – you’ll find a supportive environment that fosters your professional development through internal global mobility and career development and does so within a culture that supports company-wide health and well-being through on-demand counselling services and regular workplace clinics. You will be invited to celebrate community events such as sports days, fun-runs, in-house sports teams and beach clean-ups. In addition to your competitive package and benefits you will have access to a suite of policies that include hybrid working arrangements, individual athletic sponsorship, study assistance sponsorship, and employee referral rewards.

Responsibilities

Our newest opportunity is for a talented Civil Engineer to join our award-winning team based in Jeddah, KSA. This position will be responsible for overseeing the design, construction, and maintenance of infrastructure related to the cleaning and waste management projects in Jeddah Governorate. This role involves ensuring that civil engineering aspects of the projects meet regulatory standards and project specifications.

The successful candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring that construction activities are carried out safely, efficiently, and in compliance with environmental regulations. We envisage success in this role to include:

1. Overseeing the planning, design, and construction of civil engineering works associated with waste management infrastructure.
2. Ensuring that all civil engineering activities comply with local regulations, project requirements, and environmental standards.
3. Conducting site inspections to monitor construction progress and ensure that work is being completed to specifications.
4. Collaborating with project teams and contractors to resolve engineering challenges and ensure project success.
5. Preparing and reviewing technical reports, designs, and construction documents for infrastructure projects.
6. Managing the scheduling, budgeting, and quality control aspects of civil engineering works.
7. Providing technical guidance and support to project teams on civil engineering matters.
8. Ensuring that infrastructure development meets safety standards and contributes to sustainable waste management practices.

Qualifications

To be successful in this dynamic opportunity, we envision that your career journey to date will include 3+ years of experience in civil engineering, preferably in public infrastructure or environmental services, partnered with a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.

Furthermore, you should demonstrate:

1. Strong knowledge of construction practices, infrastructure development, and project management.
2. Familiarity with civil engineering design software (e.g., AutoCAD, Civil 3D) and construction management tools.
3. Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to manage multiple civil engineering tasks simultaneously.
4. Excellent communication skills in both English and Arabic.
5. Certification as a professional engineer (PE) or chartered engineer (CEng) is an advantage.
6. Saudi nationals are strongly encouraged to apply.

KEO’s performance is founded upon integrity, results, innovation, safety and our people. We embrace diversity and recognise its contribution to client success wherever we work.

We are excited to hear how you can partner with our award-winning team and treat all expressions of interest confidentially.