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Contract TypeContract TypeFull-time
Workplace typeWorkplace typeOn-site
LocationLocationRiyadh

About the Role

Chestertons MENA is expanding its Building Consultancy & Project Management team in Riyadh and is seeking a highly experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer. This full-time position offers a challenging opportunity for professionals looking to contribute to significant projects within the region. The Senior Mechanical Engineer will play a crucial role in ensuring the successful technical delivery and operational integrity of various building projects, from initial design review through to final handover and operational support. This role requires a blend of strong technical expertise, project management acumen, and excellent stakeholder coordination skills.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct thorough technical reviews, validation, and approval of mechanical designs, shop drawings, material submittals, method statements, and technical calculations.
  • Ensure strict compliance with all applicable codes and standards, including ASHRAE, NFPA, SMACNA, IPC, SBC, and relevant local authority requirements.
  • Provide expert technical recommendations and engineering solutions to enhance constructability, operational efficiency, and overall system performance.
  • Verify that all mechanical systems align precisely with project requirements, operational needs, and client expectations.
  • Oversee and manage site execution activities for HVAC, plumbing, firefighting, and fire protection systems.
  • Perform regular site inspections to confirm adherence to approved drawings, specifications, safety standards, and quality requirements.
  • Monitor contractor performance, track work progress, and ensure project milestones are met.
  • Coordinate effectively with contractors, consultants, and all relevant stakeholders to resolve technical issues and ensure seamless project execution.
  • Ensure the timely and effective implementation of corrective actions for any identified deficiencies.
  • Support the preparation and review of Request for Proposals (RFPs), technical specifications, scope of work documents, and Bills of Quantities (BOQs).
  • Participate actively in the technical evaluation of contractor and supplier submissions.
  • Assist in bid clarification processes, respond to Requests for Information (RFIs), conduct vendor assessments, and support contractor selection activities.
  • Oversee and manage the testing and commissioning activities for all mechanical systems.
  • Verify system performance against design intent and project requirements.
  • Review and approve as-built drawings, Operation & Maintenance (O&M) manuals, testing reports, and all handover documentation.
  • Support snagging processes, final inspections, project close-out procedures, and operational handover activities.
  • Ensure a smooth transition from project completion to the operational phase of the asset.
  • Attend critical project meetings, technical workshops, and coordination sessions with all stakeholders.
  • Coordinate closely with internal departments, including Facilities Management (FM), Property Management, Leasing, and other Project Management teams.
  • Provide regular progress updates, detailed technical observations, and timely risk notifications to management.
  • Support effective communication and coordination across multiple active projects and assets simultaneously.

Qualifications and Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
  • A minimum of 6 to 10+ years of relevant experience, specifically in renovation, retrofit, fit-out, or refurbishment projects for commercial, retail, mixed-use, high-rise buildings, or operational assets.
  • Possess strong technical knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, firefighting, and fire protection systems.
  • Demonstrated experience in design review, site supervision, contractor coordination, and testing & commissioning activities.
  • Familiarity with international and local engineering standards and codes.
  • Strong stakeholder management, coordination, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple projects concurrently, particularly within operational environments.
  • Excellent communication and reporting skills in English; proficiency in Arabic is preferred.
  • Maintain a high level of professionalism, accountability, and meticulous attention to detail.
  • Experience working on the client-side and/or consultant-side is highly desirable.
  • Experience in handling operational assets while minimizing business disruption is preferred.
  • Ability to effectively balance technical compliance, operational continuity, project timelines, and stakeholder expectations.
  • Possess a strong ownership mentality with a proactive decision-making capability.

Required Skills

  • Technical Review
  • Engineering Governance
  • Design Review
  • Shop Drawings
  • Material Submittals
  • Method Statements
  • Technical Calculations
  • ASHRAE, NFPA, SMACNA, IPC, SBC Standards
  • Local Authority Requirements
  • Project Delivery
  • Site Supervision
  • HVAC Systems
  • Plumbing Systems
  • Firefighting Systems
  • Fire Protection Systems
  • Safety Standards
  • Quality Requirements
  • Contractor Performance Monitoring
  • Tendering Support
  • Procurement Support
  • RFP Preparation
  • Technical Specifications
  • Scope of Work Definition
  • BOQ Preparation
  • Technical Evaluations
  • Bid Clarification
  • RFI Management
  • Vendor Assessments
  • Contractor Selection
  • Testing & Commissioning
  • System Performance Verification
  • As-built Drawings Review
  • O&M Manuals Review
  • Testing Reports Review
  • Handover Documentation
  • Snagging Management
  • Project Close-out
  • Operational Handover
  • Stakeholder Coordination
  • Project Meetings
  • Technical Workshops
  • Coordination Sessions
  • Internal Department Coordination (FM, Property Management, Leasing, Project Management)
  • Progress Updates
  • Technical Observations
  • Risk Notifications
  • Communication Skills
  • Reporting Skills
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Coordination
  • Analytical Skills
  • Problem-Solving Skills
  • Managing Multiple Projects
  • Professionalism
  • Accountability
  • Attention to Detail
  • Client-side Experience
  • Consultant-side Experience
  • Handling Operational Assets
  • Minimizing Business Disruption
  • Balancing Technical Compliance
  • Operational Continuity
  • Project Timelines Management
  • Stakeholder Expectations Management
  • Ownership Mentality
  • Proactive Decision-Making

Work Environment and Location

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role involves working within the Building Consultancy & Project Management team, requiring close coordination with various internal departments and external stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of projects.


Requirements

  • Requires 5-10 Years experience

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