Job description

Job Code: PST-SE-01

Position: Design & Structural Coordination Engineer

Location: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia (Site & Office)

Project: Design & Build of Factory, MODON 3, Jeddah

Employment Type: Full-time

Iqama Requirement: Transferable iqama required

Job Purpose:

To act as the primary technical liaison between the company and the appointed external Design/Structural Consultancy. The role is focused on coordinating the design process, ensuring value engineering to meet a strict project budget, and managing all submissions for authority approvals within the project timeline.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordination & Management: Serve as the single point of contact and manage all communications, deliverables, and timelines with the external Structural Design Consultancy.

• Value Engineering & Cost Management: Review all structural design proposals, calculations, and drawings with a focus on economy and constructability. Challenge the consultant to provide the most cost-effective design solutions that meet all Saudi Building Code (SBC) and project specification requirements.

• Authority Approvals: Take ownership of the entire submission process. Prepare, compile, and submit all structural design packages to relevant authorities (MODON, Civil Defense, Municipality). Track approvals and expedite responses.

• Design Integration & Review: Use AutoCAD and Revit to actively review, cross-check, and integrate consultant drawings with internal MEP and architectural layouts. Identify and resolve clashes proactively.

• Document Control: Review, annotate, and approve all structural drawings, calculation reports, and material submittals from the consultant before internal release or submission.

• Site Support: Resolve structural queries from the construction team, review any site-instigated design changes for cost impact, and coordinate with the consultant for formal approvals.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Structural Engineering.

• Minimum 8-10 years of experience, with at least 5 years in a client-side, contractor, or project management role in Saudi Arabia, managing external design consultants.

• Strong experience in value engineering and cost-conscious design management for industrial projects.

• Expert knowledge of the authority approval process (MODON, Civil Defense) and Saudi Building Code (SBC). A proven track record of successfully securing approvals is essential.

• Mandatory Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit for design review, coordination, and markup. Proficiency in structural design software (ETABS, STAAD.Pro) is a plus.

• Must have a transferable iqama.

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and coordination skills in English (Arabic is a significant advantage for liaising with authorities).

Preferred:

• Experience in the food & beverage, pharmaceutical, or manufacturing plant sector.

• A background that includes both consulting and contracting experience.

How to Apply:

Please send your updated CV, relevant certificates, and iqama copy to careers@makhaleej.com.

Please mention the Job Code “PST-SE-01” in the subject line of your email.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.