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Site Office, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Overview
We are seeking a highly experienced Lead Field Engineer - Mechanical to lead and oversee all mechanical engineering supervision activities for a major site supervision consultancy project in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The successful candidate will be responsible for supervising the installation, testing, commissioning, and handover of mechanical systems while ensuring compliance with approved designs, project specifications, quality standards, safety requirements, and contractual obligations. The Lead Field Engineer - Mechanical will provide technical leadership to a team of mechanical engineers and inspectors, coordinate with project stakeholders, and ensure successful delivery of complex mechanical building services systems across convention centers, hotels, resorts, mixed-use developments, and large-scale commercial facilities.
Your role
- Lead and manage all mechanical site supervision activities throughout the construction lifecycle.
- Supervise and coordinate a team of mechanical field engineers, inspectors, and specialist consultants.
- Ensure all mechanical works are executed in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, project requirements, and applicable codes and standards.
- Review and recommend approval of contractor shop drawings, material submittals, method statements, and technical submissions.
- Monitor installation of HVAC systems, chilled water networks, district cooling interfaces, ventilation systems, plumbing and drainage systems, firefighting systems, LPG systems, fuel systems, and specialist mechanical equipment.
- Review contractor work schedules and monitor progress against approved project milestones.
- Coordinate mechanical interfaces with architectural, structural, electrical, ICT, fire and life safety, and specialist systems.
- Conduct site inspections and audits to verify workmanship quality and compliance with project requirements.
- Monitor contractor performance, productivity, and resource allocation to ensure efficient project execution.
- Lead the review and resolution of Requests for Information (RFIs), technical queries, and construction-related issues.
- Ensure compliance with Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) procedures and inspection requirements.
- Witness factory acceptance tests (FAT), site acceptance tests (SAT), pressure testing, flushing, balancing, and commissioning activities.
- Monitor Testing, Adjusting and Balancing (TAB) activities for HVAC systems.
- Verify compliance with international standards, local regulations, and manufacturer recommendations.
- Coordinate with project controls and commercial teams regarding progress reporting, variation assessments, and technical claims evaluation.
- Identify construction challenges, technical risks, and interface issues and develop mitigation measures.
- Ensure Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) requirements are effectively implemented across all mechanical activities.
- Participate in progress meetings, technical workshops, coordination meetings, and client presentations.
- Manage snagging, de-snagging, integrated system testing, operational readiness, and handover activities.
- Support training and knowledge transfer activities for operations and maintenance teams.
- Prepare technical reports, progress summaries, inspection records, and management presentations.
- Mentor and develop junior mechanical engineers and inspectors to maintain high engineering and supervision standards.
Location
Site Office, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Job Type
Full time
Ref
R-163569
Salary range
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About you
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized university.
- Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or Project Management is preferred.
- Professional Engineer (PE), Chartered Engineer, PMP, or equivalent professional certification is highly desirable.
- Minimum 12+ years of overall professional experience in mechanical engineering, construction, and site supervision.
- Minimum 7 years of experience in a lead mechanical supervision role on major building developments.
- Proven experience in large-scale buildings, convention centers, hotels, resorts, mixed-use developments, commercial complexes, airports, or hospitality projects.
- Extensive experience within Site Supervision Consultancy, PMC, or Engineering Consultancy environments.
- Strong expertise in HVAC systems, chilled water systems, district cooling systems, ventilation, plumbing, drainage, firefighting, fuel systems, and mechanical infrastructure.
- Experience reviewing mechanical shop drawings, material submittals, method statements, and testing documentation.
- Strong knowledge of international standards including ASHRAE, NFPA, SMACNA, IPC, BS, and relevant Saudi regulations.
- Demonstrated experience in testing, commissioning, TAB activities, and integrated building systems handover.
- Familiarity with Building Management Systems (BMS), District Cooling Systems, Energy Management Systems, and smart building technologies.
- Strong understanding of QA/QC procedures, inspection methodologies, and construction best practices.
- Experience coordinating with authorities, operators, facility management teams, and utility providers.
- Previous experience working on projects in Saudi Arabia or the GCC region is highly preferred.
- Excellent leadership, communication, technical reporting, and stakeholder management skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, engineering software, and project management systems.
- Fluency in English is required; Arabic language skills are advantageous.
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
We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.
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