Senior Infrastructure Engineer

Job category

Engineering / Infrastructure / Project development

Function / department

Network development & maintenance

Location

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Reporting to

General manager – network development & maintenance

Job summary

The senior infrastructure engineer is a senior owner-side engineering role within network development & maintenance (NDM), responsible for defining, validating, and governing all site-wide infrastructure systems for the Rabigh special project.

The role ensures that infrastructure elements, including utilities, roads, drainage, grading, service corridors, and supporting technical systems, are strategically planned, technically validated, and executed in alignment with the approved master plan and Petromin’s operational and future expansion requirements.

The position provides technical leadership in reviewing consultant designs, monitoring contractor compliance, identifying infrastructure risks, and ensuring infrastructure solutions are practical, scalable, cost-effective, and suitable for phased development.

The role also supports the GM – network development & maintenance in cross-functional technical assessments and infrastructure-related decision-making.

Key responsibilities & accountabilities

Infrastructure planning & technical governance

• Define and govern site-wide infrastructure strategies, including utilities, roads, drainage systems, grading, and service corridors.
• Ensure infrastructure systems are integrated with the overall master plan, site development strategy, and operational requirements.
• Review and validate infrastructure design proposals, technical studies, and engineering deliverables prepared by consultants.
• Ensure infrastructure solutions are scalable and support phased construction and future expansion requirements.

Consultant & design management

• Review, challenge, and technically validate infrastructure-related consultant deliverables.
• Ensure design submissions are complete, coordinated, technically compliant, and aligned with project objectives.
• Monitor consultant performance and provide technical guidance where required.
• Maintain structured records of infrastructure assumptions, design decisions, risks, and technical reviews.

Contractor technical oversight

• Oversee contractor execution activities to ensure compliance with approved infrastructure designs, specifications, and technical standards.
• Review construction methodologies, technical submissions, and execution plans related to infrastructure works.
• Identify construction risks, technical gaps, and compliance issues and recommend corrective actions.
• Support resolution of technical issues during project execution.

Infrastructure integration & coordination

• Coordinate closely with the senior architectural lead to ensure alignment between infrastructure systems, site planning, and building requirements.
• Integrate geotechnical, topographical, environmental, and other technical inputs into infrastructure planning and execution strategies.
• Ensure infrastructure planning supports early works, construction sequencing, and future development phases without unnecessary rework.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to achieve integrated project delivery.

Cost optimisation & risk management

• Support value engineering initiatives to optimise infrastructure design, cost, and constructability.
• Review infrastructure cost estimates, BOQs, and technical proposals.
• Identify infrastructure capacity constraints, design gaps, and execution risks.
• Provide recommendations to improve project performance and reduce technical risks.

Cross-functional support

• Support GM – network development & maintenance with infrastructure assessments, technical reviews, and project-related requirements.
• Provide technical input for strategic project decisions.
• Support coordination with specialist technical advisors, OEM teams, and engineering stakeholders.

Core competencies

• Accountability and ownership
• Planning and execution discipline
• Stakeholder communication
• Problem solving and judgement
• Compliance and governance awareness

Leadership competencies

• Decision making under constraints
• Risk and escalation management
• Cross-functional alignment
• Consultant and contractor governance
• Performance monitoring and corrective action

Technical / job-specific competencies

• Site-wide infrastructure planning
• Earthworks, grading, and drainage strategy
• Utilities planning and capacity design
• Construction phasing and sequencing
• Early works and enabling works planning
• Infrastructure cost estimation and BOQ review
• Consultant deliverables review and control
• Contractor technical compliance oversight
• Infrastructure risk identification and mitigation
• Integrated infrastructure planning with master plan

Qualifications & experience

Educational qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in civil, mechanical, or electrical engineering (mandatory).

Professional certifications

Saudi council of engineers registration (mandatory).

PMP or equivalent project management certification (preferred).

Professional experience

15–20 years of experience in infrastructure engineering and large-scale project development.

Proven experience in industrial, logistics, automotive, or large-scale development environments preferred.

Strong experience in owner-side project roles, consultant management, or technical governance positions.

Experience managing multidisciplinary infrastructure design and execution activities.

Essential job requirements

• Strong technical understanding of infrastructure systems and their integration.
• Ability to independently review, challenge, and validate consultant technical proposals.
• Strong experience in multidisciplinary coordination across design, engineering, and construction teams.
• Ability to manage complex infrastructure requirements within a lean project environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• High level of accountability and technical ownership.

Language requirements

• English: advanced (mandatory)
• Arabic: preferred

Scope of supervision

• No direct line management responsibility initially (unless assigned by GM – NDM).
• Functional oversight of infrastructure consultants and technical advisors.
• Oversight of contractor compliance with approved infrastructure designs and technical requirements.

Communication responsibilities

Internal stakeholders

• General manager – network development & maintenance
• Rabigh special projects team
• Senior architectural lead
• Controls & reporting manager
• NDM core team

External stakeholders

• Infrastructure consultants
• Engineering consultants
• Contractor
• OEM technical teams
• Specialist technical advisors

Key success measures

• Successful integration and delivery of site-wide infrastructure systems.
• Quality and technical compliance of consultant and contractor outputs.
• Effective identification and mitigation of infrastructure risks.
• Alignment of infrastructure development with master plan requirements.
• Optimised infrastructure solutions supporting operational and future expansion needs.
• Timely technical support and decision-making assistance to project leadership.

Disclaimer

This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or requirements.

The human resources management department reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind work assignments of different positions and make reasonable accommodations to enable qualified employees to perform the essential functions of the role.