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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.