Engineer - MEP

AtkinsRéalis; Riyadh Region; On-site; SAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Life insurance

Medical insurance

Annual leave balance

Company gratuity scheme

Discretionary bonus program

Annual flight contribution

Transportation & housing allowances

Employee Wellbeing Program

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in Saudi Arabia is seeking an MEP Engineer to supervise and monitor all MEP construction activities across complex building developments, ensuring compliance with designs, specs, and standards. You will coordinate with architectural, structural, and specialist teams, review shop drawings, oversee testing and commissioning, and drive quality assurance on site.

The role requires 8–12 years of MEP and construction supervision experience, with a track record in large-scale projects such

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or related discipline.
• Professional Engineering registration or equivalent is desirable.
• Membership in a recognized engineering institution is preferred.
• Certifications related to MEP systems, commissioning, or construction supervision are advantageous.
• Training in testing, commissioning, and building services coordination is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and monitor all MEP construction activities to ensure compliance with designs, specs, contractual requirements, and standards.
• Coordinate with architectural, structural, civil, and specialist teams to resolve interface issues.
• Review shop drawings, coordination drawings, material submissions, and technical proposals for design intent.
• Witness testing, commissioning, and ensure handover readiness of MEP systems.
• Prepare daily to monthly reports on MEP progress, inspections, testing, and compliance.

Skills

Strong communication

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Coordination abilities

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineering registration desirable

Tools

MS Office

Engineering software

Job description

Overview

The MEP Engineer will be responsible for supervising and monitoring all Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing construction activities to ensure compliance with approved designs, project specifications, contractual requirements, and applicable standards. The role will support the successful delivery of complex building developments by ensuring that MEP systems are installed, tested, commissioned, and handed over in accordance with quality, safety, and performance requirements.

Overview

The MEP Engineer will be responsible for supervising and monitoring all Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing construction activities to ensure compliance with approved designs, project specifications, contractual requirements, and applicable standards. The role will support the successful delivery of complex building developments by ensuring that MEP systems are installed, tested, commissioned, and handed over in accordance with quality, safety, and performance requirements.

Construction Supervision

• Monitor installation of HVAC systems, electrical systems, plumbing networks, firefighting systems, ELV systems, and building services.
• Verify that construction activities are executed according to approved methodologies, drawings, and engineering standards.
• Conduct regular inspections to ensure workmanship quality and compliance with project specifications.
• Witness testing activities and ensure MEP installations are completed in accordance with approved inspection and test plans.
• Identify construction deficiencies and coordinate corrective actions with contractors and project teams.

Technical Review and Coordination

• Review MEP shop drawings, coordination drawings, material submissions, and technical proposals for compliance with design intent.
• Coordinate with architectural, structural, civil, and specialist engineering teams to resolve design and construction interface issues.
• Evaluate requests for information, technical queries, and proposed design modifications affecting MEP systems.
• Assist in reviewing value engineering proposals and alternative solutions related to building services systems.
• Provide technical recommendations and engineering support to address site-related challenges.

Quality Assurance and Compliance

• Ensure all MEP works comply with project specifications, approved quality plans, and applicable industry standards.
• Review inspection reports, testing records, commissioning reports, and quality documentation for MEP systems.
• Monitor implementation of inspection and test plans and ensure necessary approvals are obtained.
• Identify non-conforming works and verify implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Participate in quality audits and compliance reviews related to MEP construction activities.

Testing and Commissioning

• Monitor pre-commissioning, testing, commissioning, and performance verification activities for all MEP systems.
• Ensure testing procedures are carried out in accordance with approved commissioning plans and project requirements.
• Review testing and commissioning documentation and verify system readiness for operation.
• Coordinate integrated system testing and support resolution of commissioning-related issues.
• Assist in preparing snagging, de-snagging, and final handover activities for MEP systems.

Stakeholder Coordination

• Liaise with Client representatives, contractors, consultants, authorities, and project teams on MEP-related matters.
• Participate in progress meetings, technical coordination meetings, and site inspections.
• Support effective communication and coordination among project disciplines to ensure smooth project execution.
• Coordinate with QA/QC, HSE, testing, and commissioning teams to achieve project objectives.
• Assist project management in resolving technical issues impacting cost, schedule, quality, or functionality.

Reporting and Documentation

• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports on MEP progress, inspections, testing, and compliance activities.
• Maintain records of site inspections, approvals, testing results, commissioning activities, and technical reviews.
• Review contractor progress reports and verify the accuracy of reported MEP installation status.
• Document non-conformance reports, site observations, technical comments, and corrective actions.
• Ensure all MEP documentation is updated, maintained, and available for audits, reviews, and project closeout.

Qualifications

About you

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Professional Engineering registration or equivalent accreditation is desirable.
• Membership in a recognized engineering institution is preferred.
• Additional certifications related to MEP systems, commissioning, or construction supervision are advantageous.
• Training in testing, commissioning, and building services coordination is highly desirable.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 8-12 years of professional experience in MEP engineering and construction supervision.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in site supervision consultancy projects involving large building developments.
• Proven experience in convention centers, hotels, resorts, mixed-use developments, and high-rise building projects.
• Strong experience in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, firefighting, ELV, and building management systems.
• Previous GCC experience, particularly within Saudi Arabia, is highly desirable.

Technical Competencies

• Strong knowledge of MEP engineering principles, building services systems, and construction methodologies.
• Thorough understanding of international codes, standards, and best practices applicable to MEP installations.
• Experience in reviewing shop drawings, technical submissions, testing procedures, and commissioning documentation.
• Knowledge of integrated building systems including HVAC, electrical distribution, fire protection, plumbing, and ELV systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and engineering software relevant to MEP design and construction supervision.

Behavioral Competencies

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and coordination abilities.
• High attention to detail and commitment to engineering quality.
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary project teams.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Rewards & benefits

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This Includes

• Tax-free salary.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Medical insurance.
• Annual leave balance.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Annual flight contribution.
• Transportation & housing allowances.
• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.