Sr. Engineer Theming (Fit Out)

About the Role

Alfanar Projects is seeking a Sr. Engineer Theming (Fit Out) to join their team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time position requires 5-10 years of experience and focuses on leading the execution of theming, interior fit-out, and architectural finishing packages for large, complex projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the daily execution of theming, interior fit-out, and architectural finishing packages.
• Develop work plans, construction sequences, manpower plans, and short-term targets aligned with the project program.
• Manage specialist subcontractors, suppliers, supervisors, and engineers, monitoring their progress, productivity, quality, and safety.
• Coordinate themed elements such as scenic finishes, themed façades, props, faux rockwork, and specialist fabricated items within the project scope.
• Coordinate fit-out and finishing works, including partitions, ceilings, flooring, wall finishes, joinery, doors, and decorative features.
• Collaborate with civil, structural, MEP, and other project teams to resolve site interfaces proactively.
• Coordinate with attraction or ride suppliers regarding equipment interfaces with theming or finishing works; direct ride installation experience is not required.
• Review drawings, material submissions, method statements, samples, and mock-ups with technical and quality teams prior to site execution.
• Manage fabrication, deliveries, site installation, inspections, snagging, and final handover of assigned packages.
• Identify design gaps, access constraints, procurement delays, and other site risks early, and agree on practical solutions with relevant teams.
• Track quantities, progress, variations, and subcontractor performance, supporting commercial and planning teams with accurate site information.
• Attend coordination meetings with the client, consultant, designers, and specialist contractors, and promptly resolve technical and quality issues.

Required Experience and Qualifications

• Strong experience managing site execution of fit-out, architectural finishes, or theming works on large, complex projects.
• Direct experience delivering themed entertainment, attractions, theme parks, entertainment destinations, or similar complex hospitality or leisure projects is preferred.
• Proven ability to manage multiple specialist subcontractors and coordinate their work with structural and MEP packages.
• Experience taking a package through construction planning, procurement coordination, installation, inspection, snagging, and handover.
• Good working knowledge of shop drawings, material approvals, mock-ups, RFIs, site inspections, progress reporting, and variation records.
• Ability to lead site teams and resolve practical construction and interface issues under program pressure.

Work Environment

This role is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and operates within a dynamic project environment focused on large-scale construction and themed installations. The position requires active site presence and coordination with various project stakeholders.

Application Process

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply directly. Salary details will be discussed during the interview process.