Omar Khaled Al-Masri
Civil engineer with 10 years of site experience on high-rise, infrastructure and hospitality projects, 6 of them in Saudi Arabia. Registered with the Saudi Council of Engineers. Experienced in reinforced concrete works, coordination with consultants, and delivering to Saudi Building Code and client HSE standards. Notice period: 2 months.
- Lead civil works on a 28-storey mixed-use tower, supervising 4 subcontractors and up to 220 workers
- Prepared method statements and ITPs approved by the consultant on first submission for 85% of activities
- Recovered a 5-week delay in the superstructure by re-sequencing slab pours and adding a second formwork set
- Achieved 1.4 million safe man-hours on site with no lost-time injury
- Coordinate weekly with MEP, consultant and client teams and report progress in Primavera P6
- Supervised road and storm-water works across 12 km of an urban upgrade project
- Prepared quantity take-offs and monthly interim payment applications
- Reduced concrete rework by tightening pre-pour inspections with the QA/QC team
- Graduation project: design of a reinforced concrete residential building
Site supervision • Reinforced concrete • Saudi Building Code (SBC) • Method statements • ITP and QA/QC • Primavera P6 • AutoCAD • Quantity take-off • Subcontractor management • HSE compliance • Shop drawing review • Arabic and English reporting
Arabic (Native) • English (Fluent)
Nationality: Jordanian • Visa Status: Valid iqama, transferable • Driving License: Saudi driving license • Marital Status: Married
The civil engineer job market in Saudi Arabia
Civil engineers are hired across almost every region of the Kingdom: Riyadh (infrastructure, metro, residential and office projects), Jeddah and the Makkah region (towers, hospitality and roads) and the Eastern Province (energy and industrial facilities in Jubail and Dammam). Large Vision 2030 projects on the west coast and in remote locations also recruit, often with on-site accommodation.
- Who hires: local and international contractors, consultants and project management (PMC) firms, and project owners.
- What they look for: projects of the same type and scale, site supervision, method statements and ITPs, and experience dealing with consultants.
- Software: Primavera P6 and AutoCAD are core; Revit or Civil 3D are a plus depending on the role.
- Safety: major projects care about your safety record and certificates such as IOSH or NEBOSH.
For every role, name the project, its type and your part in it; if it is confidential, use a general description such as "28-storey mixed-use tower". For general market norms, see the Saudi Arabia guide.
Licensing and certifications
Practising engineering in the Kingdom generally requires registration with the Saudi Council of Engineers and a professional classification based on your qualification and experience. The process may include assessment of your degree and experience and, in some cases, a professional exam.
- State your registration honestly: if registered, write "Registered with the Saudi Council of Engineers" and your grade. If your application is pending, say so; never claim registration you do not have.
- Degree attestation: your degree usually needs attestation before registration and the visa.
- Extra certificates: PMP and safety certificates (IOSH, NEBOSH) strengthen your CV; include issuer and year.
- Driving license: very important for engineers on remote sites.
Registration and classification requirements are updated, so verify on the official authority's website before applying.
Keywords from civil engineer job ads in Saudi Arabia
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Experience bullet examples
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- Supervised reinforced concrete works on a 28-storey tower in Jeddah, managing 4 subcontractors and up to 220 workers
- Prepared method statements and inspection and test plans approved by the consultant in line with the Saudi Building Code
- Recovered a 5-week superstructure delay by re-sequencing slab pours and adding a second formwork set
- Delivered 1.4 million safe man-hours without a lost-time injury under client HSE requirements
- Managed earthworks and utilities for a hospitality project on the Red Sea coast, coordinating with remote-site logistics
- Reviewed shop drawings and material submittals before consultant submission, cutting rejection rates
- Updated Primavera P6 programmes weekly and reported progress to the client PMC in English and Arabic
- Prepared quantity take-offs and monthly interim payment applications for infrastructure packages in Riyadh
Tips for a civil engineer CV in Saudi Arabia
1. One strong project beats ten duties
Instead of "responsible for site supervision", give the project type, scale, workforce or subcontractors you supervised and the outcome.
2. Name the codes and standards
Saudi Building Code (SBC) and international standards such as ACI or BS appear often in job ads; include them if you have actually worked with them.
3. Your safety record counts
Safe man-hours without injury or an IOSH/NEBOSH certificate make a difference with energy and giga-project employers.
4. Registration in plain sight
Put your Saudi Council of Engineers status in the summary or certifications so recruiters do not have to search for it.
5. A clear chronological template
Timeline or Executive shows your project sequence clearly and is ATS-friendly. Start in the <a href="/en/?country=saudi-arabia&job=civil-engineer#start">CV builder</a>.
CV norms in Saudi Arabia
| Photo | ◐ | Very common in Saudi Arabia and some employers ask for it. Keep it formal. |
|---|---|---|
| Nationality | ✓ | Almost always included, as it ties into hiring procedures and Saudization. |
| Usual length | ⓘ | Two pages usually suffice; senior engineers with major projects may need slightly more. |
| Language | ⓘ | English in large private companies; Arabic is very important in many organizations. |
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FAQ
Do I need Saudi Council of Engineers registration before applying?
Not always before applying, but registration is usually needed to practise and for the work visa. State your real status and check the requirements directly with the Council.
Can I name the projects I worked on?
If the project is public and you have no confidentiality agreement, naming it strengthens your CV. Otherwise, describe its type, scale and location.
Can my CV be longer than two pages?
Senior engineers with many projects can go slightly longer, but summarise older projects in one or two lines.
Should I mention remote-site experience?
Yes. Employers with projects in remote areas value people used to working there. State it factually without exaggeration.
How do I find missing keywords?
Paste the job ad into the <a href="/en/job-match/">job match tool</a>, then add only the keywords you have genuine experience with.
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