KEO is a creative enterprise, where innovation is a way of life. We are uniquely resourced with end-to-end services to take clients from inspiration – through conceptualization – to realization of planning, design or project delivery in the built and natural environments. For over 60 years we’ve led with vision, contributing to many of the world’s most ambitious projects, iconic places, remarkable experiences and prosperous communities.

As a highly integrated and agile AEP/PMCM firm, KEO is recognized by ENR as one of the Top 225 International Design Firms and one of the Top 20 International PM/CM Firms. We are also ranked by World Architecture as the 51^st largest global architecture firm and the #1 Firm in the Middle East Region in their 2024 WA100 Survey.

We invite you to join us. Why?

When you join KEO, you’ll discover more than just a job – you’ll find a supportive environment that fosters your professional development through internal global mobility and career development and does so within a culture that supports company-wide health and well-being through on-demand counselling services and regular workplace clinics. You will be invited to celebrate community events such as sports days, fun-runs, in-house sports teams and beach clean ups. In addition to your com

Our newest opportunity is for a talented Civil Inspector (GCC National) to join our award winning team in Jeddah, Saudi. This critical role will be responsible for undertaking inspections on site in accordance with the civil related Inspection and Test Plans (ITP's)

• Conducting routine and detailed inspections of road construction and repair sites to monitor progress and verify that work complies with approved plans, specifications, and standards.
• Ensuring that all construction activities, materials, and techniques meet project quality standards and adhere to design specifications, regulations, and industry best practices.
• Inspecting and verify the quality, quantity, and proper storage of materials used in road construction, including asphalt, concrete, aggregates, and drainage systems, ensuring compliance with project requirements.
• Monitoring the construction process for compliance with project timelines, ensuring that the work is progressing as planned and identifying potential delays or issues early on.
• Identifying and document any deviations from approved plans, design changes, or quality issues during inspections, and report these findings to project managers or engineers. Recommend corrective actions when necessary.
• Overseeing or perform field tests of construction materials and road surfaces, such as soil compaction, concrete strength, or asphalt temperature, to verify they meet the specified standards.
• Maintaining detailed inspection logs, records of non-compliance, and documentation of materials used. Prepare regular inspection reports for the project manager, contractor, and relevant stakeholders.
• Ensuring that all road construction activities are carried out in compliance with safety regulations and guidelines, and monitor for hazards on-site, including traffic safety and worker protection.
• Verifying that the road construction or maintenance activities adhere to local, state, and national regulations, including environmental, traffic control, and safety standards.
• Supervising and ensure proper traffic management during roadworks, including the installation of signage, barriers, and detours to minimize disruptions to drivers and pedestrians.
• Coordinating with engineers, contractors, and subcontractors to discuss inspection findings, address issues, and ensure that corrective actions are taken to meet project goals and timelines.
• Conducting final inspections after project completion to verify that all work has been carried out according to specifications and that the road meets safety, quality, and performance standards before handover.

To be successful in this dynamic opportunity, we envision that your career journey to date will include 5 years work experience partnered with a  Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.

KEO’s performance is founded upon integrity, results, innovation, safety and our people. We embrace diversity and recognise its’ contribution to client success wherever we work.

We are excited to hear how you can partner with our award-winning team and treat all expressions of interest confidentially.