Engineer - MEP

slihrms; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

slihrms seeks an experienced MEP Engineer in Saudi Arabia to supervise and coordinate all Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing construction activities for large building developments. You will ensure installations are compliant with designs, specs, quality, safety, and performance requirements, and support handover to operations.

You will review shop and coordination drawings, coordinate with architectural, structural, civil and specialist teams, assist in value engineering, and provide

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Supervise and monitor HVAC, electrical, plumbing, firefighting, ELV, and building services construction activities.
• Verify construction works follow approved drawings, methods, and standards.
• Conduct regular inspections for workmanship quality and compliance with specs.
• Witness testing and ensure MEP installations meet inspection/test plans.
• Coordinate with contractors and project teams to address deficiencies and actions.

Skills

HVAC systems

Electrical systems

Plumbing systems

Site supervision

Quality assurance

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or related discipline

Job description

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.

Your role

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.

About you

Qualifications

• 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 centres, 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