Senior Project Engineer (Chinese Native Speaker)

Advanced Formwork Co. Ltd (Doka) is looking for a dynamic and results-driven Senior Project Engineer (Chinese) to join its versatile team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This role is pivotal in supporting projects with Chinese contractors and requires a strong background in formwork design, structural analysis, and project coordination.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting projects with Chinese construction companies, delivering efficient and safe formwork engineering solutions from concept through execution. The position requires strong expertise in AutoCAD-based formwork design, structural analysis, and close technical coordination with clients, consultants, and Doka’s internal teams, both locally and internationally.

This role is ideal for a Chinese national engineer who is comfortable working in a multicultural Middle East environment, able to communicate confidently in Mandarin and English, The position offers professional growth with a globally reputed company that values collaboration, performance, and long-term development.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse structural drawings given by clients and consultants
• Develop formwork concepts and engineering solutions in line with project requirements, safety standards, and company systems
• Special formwork design in AutoCAD
• Create formwork design for customer presentations
• Propose the most economical and best technical solution
• Conduct basic static calculations and advanced structural analysis
• Produce material list, offer drawings and shop drawings
• Assist Sales Engineers with site visits and client presentation
• Prepare and present formwork solutions to clients, including technical explanations and value engineering proposals.
• Coordinate the timely delivery of shop drawings as per instructions
• Coordinate with clients for technical issues
• Coordination with other involved departments
• Consideration of availability of material in the design stage

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Civil Engineering, or a related technical discipline
• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD (2D & 3D) for formwork design.
• Revit knowledge is an advantage
• At least 5 years of intensive experience in formwork engineering (and statics)
• Chinese National with excellent verbal and written communication skills in Mandarin.
• Good working proficiency in English for technical documentation and coordination
• Strong analytical thinking with high attention to detail.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision and manage a project and its internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to make decisions, take responsibility, delegate and deliver presentations
• Eager to learn and improve knowledge and skills
• Show adaptability, is open to change and able to manage it
• Thorough understanding of our business model and cross-functional collaboration
• Understanding of logistics and contract management

Your Benefits will be:

• Dynamic working environment where teamwork, innovation, and personal development are valued.
• Training and continuous development of employees to maintain a high level of expertise and competitiveness, as well as opportunities for advancement