Road Construction Consultant

• Translate innovative road and soil stabilization technologies into practical engineering methodologies and buildable construction approaches.
• Develop construction methodologies covering pavement and layer design, compaction, curing processes and implementation requirements.
• Evaluate and benchmark non-traditional road construction and soil stabilization solutions against conventional approaches.
• Define laboratory and field testing programmes to assess material performance, durability and suitability for intended applications.
• Establish QA/QC procedures, testing protocols and performance acceptance criteria for pilot and implementation projects.
• Support the planning and execution of pilot road sections, field trials and demonstration projects.
• Monitor pilot construction activities and contribute to post-construction assessments, performance evaluations and recommendations for improvement.
• Ensure proposed construction methodologies and materials comply with applicable road, pavement and infrastructure standards.
• Liaise with road authorities, public-sector entities, contractors and other stakeholders to support technical approvals and project implementation.
• Prepare clear technical reports, engineering guidelines, methodologies and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide expert technical advice on road construction, pavement engineering, soil stabilization and alternative construction materials.
• Contribute engineering insights to the development and scaling of sustainable infrastructure solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.
• 10+ years of professional experience in road construction, pavement engineering and/or soil stabilization.
• Strong practical knowledge of road construction methodologies, pavement systems, earthworks and material performance.
• Demonstrated experience working with unpaved and low-volume roads, particularly in desert or arid soil conditions.
• Strong understanding of alternative and non-traditional construction materials and their potential applications in road infrastructure.
• Previous experience working with Saudi road authorities, government entities or EPC contractors.
• Familiarity with Saudi road and infrastructure requirements, together with international standards such as AASHTO, ASTM, BS and EN.
• Experience designing or managing laboratory and field testing programmes, QA/QC processes and performance acceptance criteria.
• Proven experience supporting pilot projects, field trials, technical evaluations and authority approval processes.
• Background in sustainable infrastructure, large public-sector developments or major infrastructure/giga-projects is highly desirable.
• Strong technical writing and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate complex engineering concepts clearly.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with authorities, contractors, engineers and multidisciplinary teams.
• A practical, solutions-oriented mindset, with the ability to bridge innovative technologies and real-world construction requirements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, combined with sound engineering judgment and attention to detail.

Benefits

• Remote opportunity for a senior engineering professional based in Australia.
• Opportunity to contribute to innovative climate-tech and sustainable infrastructure initiatives.
• Direct involvement in pilot projects and the practical deployment of alternative road and soil stabilization solutions.
• Opportunity to work at the intersection of civil engineering, construction innovation and carbon removal technology.
• Exposure to major infrastructure initiatives and projects involving international standards and public-sector stakeholders.
• High-impact role with the opportunity to influence the development of more sustainable and cost-effective road construction methodologies.
• Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams combining scientific, engineering and commercial expertise.
• Opportunity to contribute to the scaling of emerging technologies from pilot-stage applications toward real-world infrastructure deployment.