Senior Mechanical Engineer📣 Job Ad
| Contract Type | Full-time | |
| Workplace type | On-site | |
| Location | Riyadh |
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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