Site engineer job description template for Saudi Arabia
A site engineer job description sets out how the role runs construction work on site. This template for Saudi companies covers supervising works to drawings and specifications, quality inspections, safety, quantities, subcontractors and daily progress reports, and asks for professional accreditation from the Saudi Council of Engineers, which the law requires. Copy it or download it as Word.
Replace everything in [square brackets] with your details.
Job title: Site engineer ([Civil / Mechanical / Electrical])
Department: [Projects]
Reports to: [Project manager]
Location: [Project name and city], on site
Employment type: [Full time / Project contract]
Job purpose
To run [Discipline] works on [Project name] safely, to the approved drawings, specifications and programme, and to the quality the contract requires.
Key responsibilities
- Supervise daily site work to the approved drawings, specifications and applicable Saudi Building Code requirements.
- Plan daily and weekly work with foremen and subcontractors against the project programme.
- Inspect work and materials, raise inspection requests and attend inspections with the consultant.
- Check that materials delivered match the approved submittals.
- Measure quantities of work done and support interim payment applications.
- Enforce the project’s health, safety and environment rules and stop unsafe work.
- Coordinate subcontractors and other disciplines to avoid clashes and delays.
- Raise requests for information when drawings are unclear or conflict.
- Write daily site reports on progress, manpower, equipment and problems.
- Record variations and site instructions and report them to [Project manager].
- Keep site records, test results and photos for handover.
- Help prepare as-built drawings and snag lists at completion.
Qualifications and experience
- Bachelor’s degree in [Civil / Mechanical / Electrical] engineering.
- Valid professional accreditation from the Saudi Council of Engineers.
- [Number] years of site experience on [Type of projects].
- A valid Saudi driving licence where the role involves driving between sites.
Skills
- Reading drawings and specifications accurately.
- Working knowledge of [AutoCAD, scheduling software, Excel].
- Clear communication in Arabic and English with workers, subcontractors and consultants.
- Commitment to safety and quality.
Working conditions
Working hours: [Days, hours and any shift pattern, within the Labour Law limits]
Place of work: [Project site], outdoors and in site conditions
Probation period: [Number] days, up to 180 days, as set in the contract
Pay and benefits: [Salary range or “to be discussed”], [Housing and transport allowances or site accommodation], [Medical insurance], [Other benefits]
How to apply
[How to apply and the closing date]
How to adapt it
- Name the discipline and the project type: civil works on a residential tower and electrical works in a factory need different experience.
- Check the accreditation level the role needs and verify each applicant’s accreditation on the Saudi Council of Engineers’ services before the start date.
- Say where the person will live and work, including remote sites and site accommodation.
What to avoid in a job ad
- Requirements based on gender, age, nationality or religion. Describe the work and the accreditation, and let anyone who meets them apply.
- Leaving out the accreditation requirement; an engineer without it cannot legally practise.
- Pay or benefits the offer will not match.
Some professions and activities are reserved for Saudis, or need a set share of Saudi employees, under Saudisation decisions. Engineering is one of them: the Ministry has applied a 30% rate in targeted engineering professions since 30 June 2026, for establishments with 5 or more workers in those professions. Check the decisions that apply to your activity on Qiwa before you advertise, and see Saudisation.
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Frequently asked questions
Does a site engineer need Saudi Council of Engineers accreditation?
Yes. Under the Practice of Engineering Professions Regulating Law, no one may practise an engineering profession in Saudi Arabia without professional accreditation from the Saudi Council of Engineers, and employers may not employ an engineer who does not hold it. Check that the accreditation is valid before the person starts.
What does a site engineer do?
A site engineer supervises daily work on site to the approved drawings and specifications, checks quality, enforces safety rules, measures quantities, coordinates subcontractors and the consultant, and reports progress and problems to the project manager.
Is engineering covered by Saudisation?
Yes. The Ministry of Human Resources has applied a 30% Saudisation rate in targeted engineering professions since 30 June 2026, for private establishments with 5 or more workers in those professions. Check the procedural guide and Qiwa for the professions covered.
This is general information to help you understand the topic. It is not legal advice. Rules and rates change: always check the official text on the relevant authority’s platform and consult a qualified adviser before acting.
