Mechanical & HVAC Engineer Construction Supervision Consultant

About the Role

Norconsult Telematics is seeking a Mechanical & HVAC Engineer Construction Supervision Consultant for a contract position in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This role involves supervising mechanical works, including HVAC, plumbing, drainage, and firefighting systems, across both off-site manufacturing and on-site installation phases of modular building projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and approve mechanical detailed designs, Issued-For-Construction (IFC) drawings, shop drawings, and as-built drawings.
• Approve Contractor's method statements (MS), material approval requests (MAR), inspection and test plans (ITP), and prequalification documents (PQD) for mechanical subcontractors.
• Supervise the installation of HVAC, plumbing, drainage, and firefighting systems in factory-built modules and on-site during module erection and external infrastructure development.
• Respond to Contractor's material inspection requests (MIR) and work inspection requests (WIR), ensuring compliance with project requirements.
• Witness Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) for mechanical equipment and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT) post-installation.
• Oversee mechanical testing, air and water balancing, and pre-commissioning/commissioning of HVAC, firefighting, and plumbing systems.
• Confirm water-based fire protection systems meet codes such as NFPA 13, 14, and 20, and verify smoke-control and stairwell pressurization systems.
• Witness integrated cause-and-effect interface tests for fire-alarm and ELV systems, ensuring life-safety functions perform as designed.
• Review commissioning documentation, including plans, procedures, and O&M manuals, and oversee mechanical completion and punch-list close-out.
• Issue Site Observation Reports (SORs) and Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) for non-compliant mechanical work, coordinate with other disciplines, and track items to close-out.
• Review Contractor's mechanical quantities and payment applications, maintain inspection records, and provide daily, weekly, and monthly project input.

Qualifications and Experience

• 5-10 years of experience in HVAC, firefighting, and plumbing design and installation.
• Working knowledge of ASHRAE guidance and applicable NFPA and Saudi codes.
• Ability to review and verify HVAC load calculations, drawings, and models.
• Practical command of submittal and inspection workflows, including method statements, material and work inspection requests, inspection and test plans, and prequalification documents.
• Proficiency with project and supervision systems such as Primavera P6, Aconex, and AutoCAD.
• Good written and spoken English for reporting and record-keeping; Arabic language skills are an advantage.

Work Environment and Location

This role is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and is open to both international and Saudi candidates who are legally eligible to work in the Kingdom. The position may require travel across multiple cities within Saudi Arabia. The salary for this contract role will be disclosed during the hiring process.