25 Civil Engineering jobs in Kuwait

Overview

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 57th largest global architecture firm and the #1 Firm in the Middle East Region in their 2023 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 competitive package and benefits you will have access to a suite of policies that include hybrid working arrangements, individual athletic sponsorship, study assistance sponsorship, employee referral rewards, mentoring and coaching programs and extensive in-house on demand learning courses.

Our newest opportunity is for a talented Plumbing and Fire Protection Engineer to join our team based in Kuwait for one of the housing projects.
This project involves construction of 1,777 houses, along with service buildings, substations, mosques etc.

The Plumbing and Fire Protection Engineer will be responsible for providing on-site supervision and technical support for all plumbing and fire protection (FP) aspects of the project. This includes ensuring compliance with all relevant codes, standards, and contract specifications.

We envisage success in this role to include;

• Conduct regular site inspections to monitor the progress of plumbing and FP works.
• Ensure that all plumbing and FP installations are carried out as per approved drawings and specifications.
• Review and approve shop drawings and material submittals.
• Inspect and test plumbing and FP systems (e.g., water supply, drainage, sewerage, fire sprinklers, fire hydrants, gas lines).
• Coordinate with contractors and subcontractors to resolve any technical issues.
• Monitor and document all site activities related to plumbing and FP works.
• Implement and maintain quality control procedures for all plumbing and FP works.
• Ensure that all materials and workmanship meet the required standards.
• Conduct inspections and tests to verify the quality of plumbing and FP installations.
• Prepare and submit inspection reports and test certificates.
• Provide technical guidance and support to the construction team.
• Assist in the resolution of technical challenges and design issues.
• Review and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Prepare technical reports and correspondence as required.
• Ensure compliance with all safety regulations and procedures on site.
• Conduct regular safety inspections and implement corrective actions.
• Promote a safe working environment for all personnel.
• Communicate effectively with the client and project stakeholders.
• Attend project meetings and present progress reports.
• Address client concerns and resolve any issues promptly.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date project records and documentation.
• Prepare progress reports, inspection reports, and other relevant documents.
• Assist in the preparation of as-built drawings.

To be successful in this dynamic opportunity, we envision that your career journey to date will include 12 years of work experience partnered with a Bachelor's degree in Engineering.

Proven experience in the successful execution of large-scale residential construction projects is a mandatory requirement.
Preference will be given to candidates who are currently residing in Kuwait.

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.

Collaboration & Coordination:

• Define cost control execution strategy, develop & implement cost controls processes, practices and work instructions
• Define project structure, develop & maintain the project work breakdown structure (WBS) and cost breakdown structure (CBS)
• Drive process improvements - Lead initiatives to improve cost control processes, enhancing project efficiency and predictability
• Risk Mitigation - Develop proactive strategies to identify and mitigate cost-related risks across all project phases
• Stakeholder Relations - Build strong relationships with key stakeholders, providing strategic insights to support informed decision-making
• Lead initiatives to improve cost control processes, enhancing project efficiency,
• Lead cross-functional meetings to communicate cost status and potential risks to key stakeholders

Cost Control & Reporting:

• Work with the estimate team to cascade the estimate into the control budget
• Develop a control account system
• Support PO generation and update process, Track actual cost, Review and coordinate invoices & approval and Develop & update cost reporting
• Date Driven Decision making - Analyze project cost reports to support strategic planning and improve decision-making processes
• Trend - Performance analysis - Conduct trend analysis on cost performance metrics to identify patterns and anticipate potential issues
• KIP development - Establish, oversee, maintain and provide analysis on cost controls reporting, including earned value management EVM, dashboards and key performance indicators (KPI)
• continuously monitor cost against the forecast, identifying variances and potential budget overruns

Checks & Balances:

• Audit - compliance - Conduct regular audits of data & reports and invoices to maintain compliance with contracts and improve accountability
• Lead cost review and change management meetings and secure approvals for major changes as needed and directed by management
• Variance analysis - Track progress against baseline, analyze deviations

Skills

• Effective Communication: Facilitate timely communication of cost reports, risk to the project stakeholders
• Cross Functional Collaboration: Foster strong partnerships with project managers to ensure alignment
• Stakeholder Coordination - Serve as the primary point of contact for budget and cost-related discussions
• Reporting & Presentations: Develop and deliver detailed reports on cost performance for the entire project

Land surveyor vacancy in Al-Kuwait Kuwait


Position: Land Surveyor
Location: Al-Kuwait
Salary: 1100

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Land Surveyor to join our team in Al-Kuwait. The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting land surveys, preparing maps, and assessing land boundaries in support of a variety of projects.

The ideal candidate must have excellent knowledge of surveying principles and techniques, use of survey equipment, and related software. The successful candidate must possess strong communication skills and be able to work both independently and collaboratively with a team.

Responsibilities:
• Conducting land surveys using advanced survey equipment;
• Preparing maps and other documents related to land surveys;
• Assessing boundaries and performing calculations;
• Identifying potential problems or discrepancies with survey data;
• Collaborating with other surveyors as needed;
• Ensuring accuracy of all data collected during the survey process.

Requirements:
• Degree in Surveying or related field;
• At least 3 years of experience in land surveying;
• Knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, codes, principles and practices;
• Ability to interpret aerial photographs and topographical maps;

We offer an attractive salary package along with other benefits including health insurance, vacation time off and more. If you are interested in this position, please apply now! We are willing to consider candidates from abroad.

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In the first career episode, the author explains the engineering skills he used when working as a Geotechnical Engineer at Schlumberger. During this time, his duties and responsibilities in the project “Soil Stability” were:

• Arranged a team discussion to clarify the main objectives of the project and discussed the whole project.
• Performed a desktop study of the past projects and understood the problems during the projects and the side effects.
• Gathered sufficient information or experience to select the project strategy.
• Conducted the site investigation.
• Selected the stabilisation method that was based on laboratory tests carried out on the soil.

Project Name : Soil Improvement of Weak Soil at Jaber Al Ahmed City Site.

In the second Career episode for Engineers Australia, the author demonstrates the technical skills that he used while performing the project as a geotechnical engineer under the public authority for the housing welfare state of Kuwait. The project was entitled “Soil Improvement of Weak Soil at Jaber Al Ahmed City Site”, and the responsibilities of the author were:

• To perform a literature review on the numerous topics related to the enhancement of the weak soil.
• To determine the acceptance criteria for improving the soil by several methods.
• To prepare the initial design of dynamic replacement, dynamic compaction, and ironing pass and verify the initial setup.
• To choose the materials and equipment needed in the project.
• To execute excavation, dynamic replacement, dynamic compaction, and backfilling method.
• To analyse the result of soil enhancement by dynamic compaction, dynamic replacement, excavation, and backfilling method.

Project Name : Drive Pile Foundation Design and Soil Analysis.

In the third career episode, the author describes the project he did when studying Geology-Petroleum Geology at the University of London. This career episode is based on his project named “Drive Pile Foundation Design and Soil Analysis”. During the time, the responsibilities of the author were to:

• Arranged a detailed meeting with the supervisor to understand the technologies and science behind pile driving.
• Conducted thorough research to clarify confusion regarding driven pile foundations and their design criteria.
• Investigated subsurface conditions of the targeted area by testing out the percentage of stacked layers of organic, inorganic, marine, and glacial soils and bedrock.
• Selected the driven piles after carefully going through the different types of piles, pile capacity specifications, and minimum pre-augering depths.
• Performed pre-augering and determined soil resistance to explore the characteristics of the soil under consideration.

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Overview

Designing, analyzing, and overseeing structural steel projects by leading teams, performing detailed calculations, ensuring compliance with codes and standards, and collaborating with other professionals to deliver safe, efficient, and durable structures.

• Project Leadership & Management: Lead and manage structural steel projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
• Design & Analysis: Design, analyze, and review structural steel components and entire structures (e.g., buildings, piperacks, sheds) using STAAD Pro software.
• Technical Documentation: Prepare high-quality technical reports, design calculations, specifications, and concept plans for clients and project stakeholders.
• Code & Standard Compliance: Ensure that all structural designs comply with relevant building codes, design standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaboration & Communication: Work closely with architects, contractors, and other engineering disciplines (mechanical, piping, etc.) to achieve coordinated and integrated design solutions.
• Mentoring & Support: Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and training to junior engineers and drafting team.

• Education: A Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering or a related field.
• Experience: 10 to 15+ years of professional experience in structural engineering, specifically with steel structures.
• Software Proficiency: Expertise in structural analysis software, such as STAAD Pro, Idea Statica, or similar programs.
• Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of structural loads and stresses, material properties, and how structures perform under various conditions.
• Soft Skills: Excellent communication, problem-solving, leadership, and multitasking skills.
• Industry Standards: Familiarity with relevant international and local design standards, codes, and regulations (e.g., AISC, ASCE).

Faculty of Civil & Architectural Engineering

The International University of Science & Technology in Kuwait (IUK) is a newly established private university in Kuwait, with a new Campus located in the heart of Kuwait near the Avenues Mall. Fully accredited by the Private Universities Council (PUC), the University offers a wide range of academic programs in Engineering, Business, and Arts and Social Sciences. In addition to the academic programs, the IUK has established the University Foundation Program (UFP) that offers English and Math foundation programs.

The College of Engineering at the IUK seeks candidates for an assistant/associate professor position to teach Civil & Architectural Engineering courses. The faculty members will teach introductory-level courses in Civil & Architectural Engineering for science and engineering majors, and non-science majors. In addition to teaching, successful candidates are expected to maintain significant scholarly work and professional services. The successful candidate will contribute to develop an outcome-based student-focused curriculum.

The primary role of the faculty members at the IUK is to promote high-quality teaching, research, and services. Besides, he/she should collaborate with the Head of Department, College's Dean, and the colleagues to achieve the department's and College's mission, mentor junior colleagues, and teaching assistants, and support the department and the University with several administrative and academic services.

In addition to teaching, the faculty members are expected to maintain office hours, provide advisement for students and participate in curriculum development, and contribute to the university professional development activities.

• Teach different courses according to his/her specialty and experience.
• Promote innovation in teaching by introducing new teaching methodologies and strategies.
• Engage with students in and out of the classroom.
• Promote research activities and other creative work at IUK including publishing in indexed peer-reviewed publications.
• Mentor new colleagues and teaching assistants
• Support the mission of the Department and College at the IUK by following the set curriculum and working towards achieving the program objectives and student learning outcomes.
• Follow the university bylaws and regulations and promote the institutional environment.
• Commit to teaching schedules, office hours, preparation, service, and professional development.
• Provide academic support to other colleagues in the department.
• Participate in the College's and the University's events and supporting collegiality.
• Support the College and the University in organizing seminars, international conferences, and faculty events.
• Serve in the College's and university's committees as needed.

A Ph.D. in Civil & Architectural Engineering or closely related field.

• A minimum of three years of university teaching experience at a university/college level
• Proven experience in using different learning management systems and in adopting e-learning teaching strategies.
• An experience that proves an understanding of a multicultural academic environment, and understanding of students' needs, including those of special needs.
• An experience with various instructional methodologies

• Excellent writing and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to excellence in teaching and scholarship
• Computer, LMS, and e-learning skills

• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving Skills
• Effective communication skills in English
• Team and time management skills
• A passion for teaching.

Engineering Manager (MEP) to lead the Engineering Team for the designing of MEP engineering activities for Commercial, Industrial and High Rise buildings projects.

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB
To plan, direct and coordinate the overall functioning of the assigned Engineering Manager (MEP) inputs/outputs and to ensure that the engineering design requirement for Commercial & High-rise buildings that fit for purpose for implementation.

JOB OBJECTIVES

1. To manage and lead the assigned EPC Engineering Teams efficiently & effectively by providing guidance and direction to subordinates in accordance with Company procedures and Clients requirements.
2. To advise on technical issues related to Design & Construction matters, in order to meet specific project requests.
3. To coordinate with the Project Director, client and Engineering Services Department in meeting Engineering support requirements.
4. To ensure timely delivery of accurate drawings in accordance with project schedules.
5. To ensure effective management & utilization of time for personnel.
6. To maintain project technical standards/specifications in order to meet specific customer requirements.

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
Arabic - Fluent / Excellent
English - Fluent / Excellent

DRIVING REQUIREMENTS
Own a Car: Any
Have Driving License: Any

EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Essential:

1. A Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
2. Knowledge of latest developments in related field.
3. Conflict resolution, Business administration.
4. Project management.
5. Significant experience with large EPC style Engineering Projects.
6. Leadership.
7. Complex Problem Solving.
8. Communication Skills.
9. Minimum of 15 Years of Work Experience in Design for MEP and leading a team of technical department or engineering department.

ABOUT THE COMPANY
SSA Ltd. (Sommerman Skinner Associates) specializes in both permanent and freelance opportunities to qualified construction professionals. We represent over 2000 companies across a diverse spectrum of industry, providing insights on contracts, company growth, and internal prospects. Our team, composed of qualified construction professionals, is dedicated to offering real advice that adds value to your career progression.

Overview

Working as a Structural Engineer within KEO’s Design Division, you will be working with a team of engineers in the analysis and design of structures for tall towers, commercial, mixed use, hospitality and residential building projects.

• Assisting senior engineers in analysis, modeling, design and documentation of structural projects.
• Assisting in coordination of structural design information with requirements of other disciplines.
• Assisting in the selection of viable alternative structural concepts.
• Assisting in preparation of design criteria reports.
• Comprehension of the principles of structural analysis and design.
• Working knowledge of structural design codes.
• Working in a diverse team environment with a detailed-oriented, professional approach.
• Willingness to learn new tasks and working methods.
• Must have strong organizational and communication skills, both written and verbal.

Arabic - Fluent / Excellent
English - Very Good

Any

Any

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering with a minimum of 2 years of related working experience.
Prior experience working with a Consultancy in the Gulf Region would be advantageous.
Bilingual communications skills in Arabic and English would be highly regarded.

Founded in 1964, KEO delivers world-class professional design and management services.

KEO offers award winning architectural design, progressive infrastructure engineering and highly ranked project and construction management known for quality and professionalism. KEO is one of the largest AEP/PMCM firms and have consistently ranked in ENR in the top 200 International Design Firms as well as Top 20 International PM rankings . BD World recently ranked KEO #40 in the Top 100 Architects in the world.

KEO strives to be recognized globally and regionally as one of the finest project consultancy firms contributing to client success wherever we work.

Department: Engineering / Design / Projects

Location: Kuwait

Reports to : : Engineering Manager / Project Manager

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Structural Engineer to join our team in the Construction Industry. The successful candidate will be responsible for the structural design, analysis, and supervision of various building and infrastructure projects. The role demands a deep understanding of engineering principles, construction methods, and structural systems used in commercial, residential, and industrial projects.

• Prepare structural analysis and design calculations for concrete, steel, and masonry structures.
• Develop detailed structural drawings and specifications in coordination with architects and MEP engineers.
• Ensure all structural designs comply with local building codes, standards, and safety regulations (e.g., IS Codes, ACI, AISC, Eurocodes).
• Review and validate drawings, BOQs, and construction documents.
• Supervise site execution to ensure that construction aligns with the approved design and quality standards.
• Liaise with contractors, consultants, and project managers for design coordination and execution planning.
• Conduct structural assessments for existing buildings and recommend retrofitting or strengthening solutions.
• Provide technical support and resolve issues during the construction phase (e.g., RFIs, site queries).
• Use structural design and analysis software such as STAAD.Pro, ETABS, SAFE, AutoCAD, Revit, andSAP2000.
• Assist in value engineering and optimizing structural design for cost and material efficiency.

1. Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
2. Strong knowledge of structural systems and materials (RCC, steel, prestressed concrete, etc.).
3. Familiar with construction methods, site practices, and quality standards.
4. Excellent analytical, communication, and teamwork skills.
5. Requirement open for all nationals