Senior Manager: Field Supervision (Engineering & Safety)

Overview

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership of Field Supervision
• Lead, coordinate, and manage multidisciplinary site supervision teams (civil, structural, track, systems, MEP, safety) across one or more projects.
• Set supervision strategies, priorities, and inspection regimes aligned with project risk profiles and schedule.
• Act as the senior point of escalation for engineering quality and site safety issues.

• Engineering Oversight & Technical Compliance

• Ensure construction works comply with approved drawings, specifications, standards, and method statements.
• Oversee technical inspections, site audits, and surveillance activities.
• Review and endorse key technical submissions from contractors, including:
• + Method statements and ITPs
• + Shop drawings and as-builts
• + Material submittals and technical queries
• Coordinate resolution of engineering non-conformances and ensure corrective actions are implemented and documented.

• Safety Leadership & Site HSE Management

• Champion a strong safety culture and visible safety leadership across all sites.
• Ensure implementation and enforcement of HSE plans, procedures, and safe systems of work.
• Oversee hazard identification, risk assessments, and safety inspections; track closure of findings.
• Review and monitor safety performance indicators and lead incident investigations and lessons learned.
• Interface with regulatory authorities and client HSE representatives as required.

• Program & Interface Management

• Coordinate field supervision across multiple work fronts to align with overall construction and commissioning programs.
• Manage interfaces between civil works, systems, stations, utilities, and operations/maintenance stakeholders.
• Ensure that site activities and access are properly coordinated to avoid clashes, delays, or unsafe conditions.

• Contractor & Stakeholder Management

• Act as senior site representative in meetings with contractors, consultants, and client representatives.
• Monitor contractor performance in terms of quality, progress, and safety; drive corrective actions and recovery plans where needed.
• Support management of site-related contractual issues, including variations, claims, and time-impact events from a technical/safety perspective.
• Maintain effective communication channels with local authorities, third parties, and adjacent stakeholders impacted by the works.

• Quality Assurance & Documentation

• Ensure implementation of robust quality control processes and compliance with the project Quality Management System.
• Oversee documentation of inspections, tests, non-conformance reports, and handover records.
• Support readiness for key milestones: partial handovers, trial operations, and final completion.
• Participate in audits and provide evidence of compliance with engineering and safety requirements.

• Team Management & Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop field engineers, inspectors, and safety officers.
• Define clear roles, responsibilities, and performance objectives for the supervision team.
• Identify capability gaps and deliver coaching, training, and structured development.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

• Reporting & Governance

• Provide regular, structured reporting on site progress, quality, safety, and key risks to senior management.
• Contribute to executive dashboards and board-level updates as required.
• Support the development and refinement of corporate/site supervision standards, procedures, and best practices.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, or related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 15 years’ experience in construction supervision, site engineering, or project delivery within the transport/mobility sector or major infrastructure.
• Proven experience in leading multidisciplinary supervision teams on large, complex projects (e.g. rail/metro lines, highways, major stations, depots).
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, technical standards, and industry codes.
• Regional experience in GCC / Middle East (ideally Saudi Arabia) and familiarity with local regulations and authorities.
• Demonstrated track record in site safety leadership and implementation of HSE management systems.

Desirable

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, or related field.
• Professional registration/chartership (e.g. PE, CEng, PMP, CMIOSH, or equivalent).
• Experience on projects involving rail systems, signaling, power, communications, and complex interfaces.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership and people management skills in a field environment.
• Excellent understanding of construction safety, risk management, and incident investigation.
• Solid technical judgment with ability to resolve complex site issues under time pressure.
• Effective communication and negotiation skills with contractors, consultants, and clients.
• High level of integrity, resilience, and ability to make balanced decisions.
• Strong planning, coordination, and organizational skills with attention to detail.
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