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Site Office, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Overview
The Senior Resident Engineer – MEP will act as the senior on-site representative for all Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) works, ensuring delivery in accordance with project specifications, quality standards, contractual requirements, and applicable Saudi codes and regulations. The role involves managing contractors, supervising site activities, coordinating multidisciplinary interfaces, and ensuring projects are successfully delivered within schedule, budget, quality, and safety objectives. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership across large-scale building, infrastructure, mixed-use, transportation, aviation, healthcare, hospitality, or industrial developments and serve as the key liaison between the Client, Design Consultants, Contractors, and Authorities.
Your role
Project Delivery & Site Supervision
- Lead and oversee all site-based MEP construction activities from mobilization through testing, commissioning, and handover.
- Ensure MEP installations comply with approved drawings, specifications, local regulations, and international standards.
- Monitor construction progress and proactively identify and resolve technical, commercial, and execution challenges.
- Review contractor methodologies, work plans, material submissions, shop drawings, and commissioning procedures.
- Ensure coordination between MEP systems and other disciplines including civil, structural, architectural, and infrastructure works.
Engineering & Technical Leadership
- Provide expert technical guidance on HVAC, electrical power systems, ELV systems, plumbing, fire protection, and utility infrastructure.
- Review design modifications, technical queries (RFIs), value engineering proposals, and construction change requests.
- Lead technical reviews and drive effective resolution of site-related engineering issues.
- Ensure constructability reviews and design compliance throughout project execution.
Quality Assurance & Compliance
- Verify that all MEP works meet project quality requirements and applicable standards.
- Conduct inspections, audits, and witness testing activities.
- Review inspection requests, NCRs, corrective actions, and quality reports.
- Ensure contractor compliance with quality management systems and approved procedures.
Testing, Commissioning & Handover
- Oversee testing and commissioning activities for all MEP systems.
- Monitor integrated system testing and operational readiness programs.
- Review and approve commissioning documentation, O&M manuals, training records, and handover packages.
- Support successful project close-out and client acceptance.
Contract Administration
- Monitor contractor performance against contractual obligations.
- Review progress reports, claims, variations, and extension-of-time submissions.
- Support commercial and contractual discussions related to MEP works.
- Ensure effective risk identification and mitigation throughout project delivery.
Health, Safety & Environmental Management
- Promote a strong safety culture across all project stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with project HSE requirements and Saudi regulatory standards.
- Lead safety inspections and support incident investigations when required.
- Monitor contractor adherence to environmental and sustainability requirements.
Stakeholder Management
- Act as the primary site representative for all MEP matters.
- Coordinate with clients, contractors, consultants, utility providers, and government authorities.
- Chair progress, coordination, technical, and commissioning meetings.
- Prepare executive-level reports highlighting progress, risks, and mitigation strategies.
Location
Site Office, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Job Type
Full time
Ref
R-167046
Salary range
-
About you
Education
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Master's Degree is advantageous.
- Professional Engineer (PE), CEng, or equivalent professional registration.
- PMP certification preferred.
- Membership of recognized professional institutions (CIBSE, IMechE, IEEE, IET, ASHRAE, PMI, etc.).
- Previous experience working in Saudi Arabia or the GCC region.
- Experience within a PMC/Engineering Consultancy environment overseeing contractors on behalf of clients.
Professional Experience
- Minimum 20 years of professional experience in MEP design, construction supervision, and project delivery.
- At least 5 years in a Resident Engineer or Senior MEP supervisory role on major projects in KSA.
- Proven experience with large-scale developments such as:
- Commercial and mixed-use developments
- Social and Educational developments
- High-rise developments
- Related infrastructure
Technical Expertise
- Comprehensive knowledge of:
- HVAC systems
- Electrical power distribution systems
- Substations and utility interfaces
- ELV and ICT systems
- Fire protection and life safety systems
- Plumbing and drainage systems
- Building Management Systems (BMS)
- Testing, commissioning, and handover processes
Regulatory Knowledge
- Strong understanding of Saudi Arabian construction practices and regulatory requirements.
- Knowledge of SBC (Saudi Building Code), SEC requirements, Civil Defense regulations, and international standards such as ASHRAE, NFPA, IEC, IEEE, SMACNA, and British Standards.
Leadership Competencies
- Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams in complex project environments.
- Strong stakeholder management and client-facing capabilities.
- Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and negotiation skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining quality and delivery objectives.
- Strong report-writing and presentation skills.
Software Skills
- AutoCAD
- Revit/BIM platforms
- Navisworks
- Primavera P6
- Microsoft Office Suite
Why choose AtkinsRéalis?
Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like-minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.
Rewards & benefits
- Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career.
- This includes:
- Tax-free salary.
- Life insurance coverage.
- Medical insurance.
- Annual leave balance.
- Company gratuity scheme.
- Discretionary bonus program.
- Annual flight contribution.
- Transportation & housing allowances.
- Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, familycare, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.
- Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognized for the impact you make.
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About AtkinsRéalis
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