Senior Mechanical Engineer

About KEO International Consultants

KEO International Consultants is a creative enterprise known for its innovation in planning, design, and project delivery across built and natural environments. With over 60 years of experience, KEO has contributed to significant projects globally. The firm is recognized by ENR as one of the Top 225 International Design Firms and one of the Top 20 International PM/CM Firms, and ranked by World Architecture as the 57th largest global architecture firm and the #1 Firm in the Middle East Region in their 2023 WA100 Survey.

The Opportunity: Senior Mechanical Engineer

KEO International Consultants is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to join its construction consultancy team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role involves working on a prestigious mega project, focusing on reviewing mechanical designs, ensuring technical compliance, managing design assurance processes, and coordinating with multidisciplinary stakeholders. The objective is to deliver high-quality, compliant, and construction-ready design deliverables.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage mechanical design review processes across all project stages, ensuring compliance with specifications, Employer's Requirements, codes, standards, and Saudi regulations.
• Develop and maintain design review schedules, workflows, procedures, and assurance processes.
• Conduct detailed technical reviews of mechanical design submissions, including HVAC, ventilation, chilled water systems, plumbing, and drainage.
• Evaluate design calculations, drawings, specifications, equipment schedules, and reports for accuracy and completeness.
• Provide recommendations for design stage approvals and Issued for Construction (IFC) submissions.
• Identify and facilitate resolution of design gaps, inconsistencies, and non-compliances.
• Undertake Design Compliance Reviews to verify adherence to contractual and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct Value Engineering (VE) reviews to identify optimization opportunities without compromising quality.
• Perform constructability reviews to assess practicality, sequencing, and maintainability of mechanical systems.
• Manage Design Review Comment Registers and Comment Resolution Registers.
• Coordinate with architects, structural engineers, other disciplines, BIM teams, contractors, and clients to resolve design interfaces.
• Facilitate technical workshops and design review meetings, documenting decisions and actions.
• Coordinate with BIM teams for multidisciplinary model coordination and clash detection.
• Identify, assess, and monitor design-related risks, maintaining Design Risk Registers and recommending mitigation measures.
• Liaise with design consultants and contractors to clarify technical matters and ensure submission standards are met.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 10+ years of work experience in mechanical engineering, with a focus on design review in construction consultancy.
• Demonstrated experience in reviewing mechanical designs for large-scale projects.
• Strong understanding of project specifications, Employer's Requirements, applicable codes, standards, and Saudi regulations.
• Proficiency in evaluating design calculations, drawings, and technical specifications.
• Experience with Value Engineering (VE) and constructability reviews.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
• Experience with BIM coordination and design risk management.

Work Environment

This role is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and is a full-time position. The successful candidate will join an award-winning team within a supportive environment that fosters professional development through internal global mobility and career advancement opportunities. KEO promotes a culture of health and well-being, offering on-demand counseling services and regular workplace clinics. The company also supports community events and provides a competitive package with benefits, including hybrid working arrangements, individual athletic sponsorship, study assistance, employee referral rewards, mentoring programs, and extensive in-house learning courses.