Head of Civil Engineering

Head of Civil Engineering (Civil & Structural) | Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaOur client is a leading global EPC major in power transmission and distribution, with projects across India, the Middle East, CIS and other markets. They are hiring a Head of Civil Engineering (Civil & Structural) to lead engineering design for substation and power distribution projects from Riyadh.This is a hands-on engineering leadership role. You will own civil and structural design delivery across multiple projects and geographies, and be the technical authority for your team, clients and consultants.What you will doOwn complete civil and structural engineering and detailed design for substation and power distribution projects, in India and internationallyLead a team of Project Engineering Managers, Lead Engineers, Design Engineers and DraughtspersonsManage client-approved engineering sub-consultants, ensuring timely delivery, quality and optimised quantitiesProvide tender engineering support with competitive, optimised solutions and clear risk mitigationDeliver base design, detailed engineering and drawing submissions on schedule, aligned to site construction sequenceSupport Contracts (pre-bid queries) and site execution teams on feasibility and design issuesCoordinate with electrical, MEP and instrumentation disciplines, and with engineering heads across geographiesDrive standardisation, modularisation and automation, including the use of AI, to improve design productivityBuild rapport with client and owner’s-consultant decision makers to keep engineering delivery smoothWhat we are looking forB.E./B.Tech in Civil or Structural Engineering; postgraduate degree in Structural or Geotechnical Engineering preferred20+ years of experience, with extensive civil and structural design exposure on substations and industrial plants, both indoor and outdoorProven experience on indoor GIS and outdoor substations up to 400 kV, covering steel structures, RCC structures, levelling and grading, and geotechnical aspectsStrong command of international codes: BS EN, ASCE, Eurocodes and Indian codesWorking knowledge of precast design and installation, and of construction methodologiesProficiency in STAAD, ETABS, AutoCAD, Revit and TeklaPrior Middle East or KSA experience, and familiarity with international client engineering practices, is a strong advantageA track record of leading multicultural teams, managing outsourced design, and engaging clients at senior levelsRole details

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (office-based, with short deputations to project sites and overseas offices)Reports to: Head of EngineeringPosition: Full time, regularCompensation: Competitive and in line with market, benchmarked to the candidate’s profile