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Site Office, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia | Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada | Pickering, Ontario, Canada

Overview

The Lead MEP Engineer will act as the Consultant's representative on-site, leading and managing all Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) supervision activities for large-scale buildings, mixed-use developments, and theme park projects. The role is responsible for ensuring that all MEP works are executed in accordance with the contract requirements, approved designs, quality standards, project schedules, and regulatory requirements while coordinating with multidisciplinary stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.

Your role

  • Lead the site supervision of all MEP works including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, ELV, and specialist systems.
  • Ensure contractor compliance with approved drawings, specifications, method statements, and project standards.
  • Manage and coordinate MEP interfaces with architectural, structural, fit-out, and themed attraction works.
  • Review and provide technical comments on shop drawings, material submittals, RFIs, and design changes.
  • Monitor construction progress and identify potential risks impacting cost, quality, or schedule.
  • Conduct site inspections and ensure works comply with project specifications and applicable codes.
  • Lead testing, commissioning, integrated systems testing, and handover activities.
  • Coordinate closely with contractors, specialist vendors, ride suppliers, and themed entertainment contractors.
  • Review contractor claims, variation orders, and progress reports.
  • Verify completed works and provide recommendations for payment certifications.
  • Ensure implementation of QA/QC procedures and HSE requirements across all MEP activities.
  • Attend client, consultant, and contractor meetings and provide technical leadership on project delivery matters.
  • Support Resident Engineer and Project Director in managing project objectives and resolving technical challenges.

About you

  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or a related discipline.
  • 15+ years of experience in MEP engineering and construction supervision.
  • Minimum 5 years in a Lead MEP Engineer role on major building developments.
  • Proven experience in mixed-use developments, high-rise buildings, hospitality, entertainment destinations, and theme park projects.
  • Strong knowledge of building services systems including HVAC, electrical distribution, fire protection, plumbing, ICT, security, and BMS systems.
  • Experience managing multidisciplinary MEP teams within a consultancy-led site supervision environment.
  • Strong understanding of international building codes, industry standards, and Saudi regulations.
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD, MS Office, BIM platforms, and project management software.

Preferred Experience

  • Previous experience on major KSA giga-projects and large-scale mixed-use developments.
  • Experience in theme parks, entertainment venues, visitor attractions, resorts, hotels, retail districts, and leisure developments.
  • Familiarity with complex themed environments, show buildings, attraction facilities, and specialty MEP systems.
  • Prior experience working with international engineering consultancy firms.

Key Competencies

  • MEP Site Supervision
  • Building Services Engineering
  • Theme Park & Entertainment Projects
  • Mixed-Use Development Projects
  • Testing & Commissioning
  • Quality Assurance & Quality Control
  • Contract Administration
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Technical Leadership
  • Risk & Issue Management
  • Client Relationship Management
Cities & development Engineering

Location

Various locations

Job Type

Full time

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R-163009

Salary range

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Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

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

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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