Lead Field Engineer Mechanical

About the Role

SNC-Lavalin Fayez Engineering is seeking a Lead Field Engineer - Mechanical for a full-time position in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This role involves leading and overseeing all mechanical engineering supervision activities for a major site supervision consultancy project. The successful candidate will ensure the installation, testing, commissioning, and handover of mechanical systems comply with approved designs, project specifications, quality standards, safety requirements, and contractual obligations.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Required Experience

• Candidates must have a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience.

Project Scope

This role involves supervising complex mechanical building services systems across various facility types, including convention centers, hotels, resorts, mixed-use developments, and large-scale commercial facilities.

Work Environment

The position is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and is a full-time role within a site supervision consultancy project.

Application Process

Salary details for this position will be discussed during the interview process.