Senior Project Engineer (Chinese Native Speaker)

Company Description

Doka is a global leader in innovative formwork solutions and services across all areas of construction, and a worldwide supplier of comprehensive scaffolding systems for a broad range of applications. With more than 160 sales and logistics facilities in over 54 countries, Doka provides a high‑performing distribution network that ensures expert advice, customer service and technical support on site, with equipment delivered quickly regardless of project size or complexity. Employing 8,000 people worldwide, Doka is part of the Umdasch Group, a company that has stood for reliability, experience and trustworthiness for more than 150 years and serves as the parent organisation for its directly affiliated divisions, including Doka, umdasch The Store Makers and umdasch Industrial Solutions.

Saudi Arabia is the largest country in the Middle East, covering most of the Arabian Peninsula and home to Islam’s two holiest cities, Mecca and Medina. With some of the world’s largest proven oil reserves, the Kingdom plays a central role in global energy markets while actively diversifying its economy through ambitious large‑scale development initiatives. The country continues to drive one of the world’s most dynamic construction markets, fueled by landmark giga‑projects such as the Red Sea developments, Qiddiya, and Diriyah Gate. These projects are setting new standards in scale, engineering complexity, sustainability, and digital construction, creating strong demand for advanced formwork, engineering expertise, and innovative on‑site solutions. This environment offers highly attractive opportunities for talent, with Saudi Arabia recently recognised as one of the region’s most attractive employers due to its long‑term investment in infrastructure, innovation, and workforce development.

Advanced Formwork Co. Ltd is the distributor and service provider of Doka products in Saudi Arabia is currently looking to recruit a career driven professional to join its versatile team and support the company’s ongoing national expansion. The suitable candidate will be a qualified, natural team player who can add significant value to this highly dynamic team.

Advanced Formwork Co. Ltd. is proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work! This prestigious certification reflects our commitment to creating a positive, inclusive, and supportive work environment where every team member can thrive. Join us and be part of a company that values your growth and well-being.

Job Description

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

Qualifications

• 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

Additional Information

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