Intensive inspection tours carried out by the Saudi Council of Engineers have revealed 894 individual violations, in addition to identifying 17 non-compliant facilities, during visits that covered more than 20 companies across a number of sectors, including construction, turnkey contracts, and project management.
The inspections included reviewing the status of more than 5,200 practitioners to verify the legality of their professional practice and their compliance with professional accreditation requirements. The most prominent violations included practicing engineering without valid accreditation, employing unaccredited practitioners, and continuing to work after the accreditation had expired.
Referral of Violators to the Public Prosecution
In terms of procedures, violations related to practicing the profession without a license and employing uncertified practitioners were referred to the Public Prosecution according to jurisdiction, while cases of continuing to work after the expiration of accreditation were referred to the relevant committee to take the necessary regulatory measures.
His Excellency the Secretary-General of the Saudi Council of Engineers, Mr. Musa’id bin Abdullah Al-Otaibi, emphasized that these inspections aim to enhance compliance and regulate professional practice, noting that professional certification is a prerequisite for engaging in any engineering activity, and that irregular practices are considered violations to be addressed in accordance with approved procedures, while allowing violators to file objections through official channels.
He added that these efforts contribute to raising the quality of engineering practice, enhancing market reliability, and protecting projects from irregular practices.
These efforts are part of the Authority’s regulatory and supervisory role, which aims to raise the level of compliance and ensure that engineering professions are practiced in accordance with approved regulatory frameworks.
