Lead Mechanical Engineer

WorleyParsons; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering services company is looking for a Lead Mechanical Engineer in Riyadh. The role involves managing mechanical engineering services on large projects, ensuring quality and regulatory compliance, and leading a team. Candidates should have strong technical skills and a recognized engineering degree. This position offers a full-time schedule and is integral to delivering sustainable engineering solutions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in mechanical engineering.
• Experience in multi-disciplinary projects and teams.
• Proven ability to deliver quality and timely work.

Responsibilities

• Manage mechanical engineering services for projects.
• Participate in meetings and prepare progress reports.
• Oversee requisitions, technical bid evaluations.

Skills

Excellent technical and practical engineering skills

Knowledge of local and international standards

Competent use of relevant software

Extensive technical experience in mechanical engineering

Education

Recognized and relevant engineering degree

Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) status

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Job Description - Lead Mechanical Engineer (RIY00PG)

Lead Mechanical Engineer - RIY00PG

Company : Worley

Primary Location

Primary Location

: SAU-ARD-Riyadh

Job

Job

: Mechanical

Schedule

Schedule

: Full-time

Employment Type : Employee

Job Level : Experienced

Job Posting

Job Posting

: Jul 27, 2025

Unposting Date

Unposting Date

: Aug 26, 2025

Reporting Manager Title : Chief Mechanical Engineer

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Building on our past. Ready for the future

Worley is a global professional services company of energy, chemicals and resources experts. We partner with customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their assets. We’re bridging two worlds, moving towards more sustainable energy sources, while helping to provide the energy, chemicals and resources needed now.

At Worley, we’re building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace. Creating a space where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and can thrive is essential to our mission of delivering sustainable change. We know that diverse and inclusive cultures are safer and more innovative.
We encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds and diversity characteristics and warmly encourage disabled or neuro divergent candidates to apply.

Purpose

You will provide mechanical engineering services on large or mega projects to Worley' and its customers', including technical support and supervision within the mechanical engineering team.

Responsibilities

• Manage mechanical engineering services that meet Worley', its customers' and applicable statutory and regulatory specifications, on time and within budget.
• Manage mechanical engineering project requirements.
• Manage mechanical engineering services such as:
• Participate in relevant meetings, prepare progress reports and comply with required checking procedures;
• Ensure the project scope is clear and that changes comply with project change management processes;
• Provide advice during procurement, construction and commissioning activities. For example, oversee requisitions, technical bid evaluations and purchase order preparation.
• Act as the mechanical engineering Lead on specific projects.
  

If responsible for a team:

• Outline project requirements including actively promoting workshare, where appropriate, assign tasks and supervise progress; and
• Ensure the required services meet Worley, its customers and applicable statutory and regulatory requirements, on time and within budget.
• Proactively resolve any discrepancies between Worley and its Customer's requirements.
• Keep up-to-date with the latest developments and technical innovations in mechanical engineering.
• If required, assist and support junior personnel within the mechanical engineering team.
• Communicate effectively with the mechanical engineering team and project stakeholders, including the Customer.
• Identify issues and problems, develop appropriate solutions, and ask for assistance when required.

What you will bring:

• Technical and Industry Experience
• Excellent technical and practical engineering skills and ability to consistently deliver quality, accurate and timely work to Worley and its clients.
• Excellent knowledge of the fundamental requirements of the mechanical engineering, and the basic requirements of other engineering fields.
• Excellent knowledge of applicable local and international standards and statutory and regulatory specifications.
• Competent use of relevant software such as MS Office Suite and mechanical engineering specific software.
• Extensive technical and practical experience in mechanical engineering in the same or similar industry including experience in working in multi-disciplinary projects and teams.
• A recognized and relevant engineering degree.
• Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) status.
• Relevant postgraduate qualifications in engineering; management, project management or supervisory qualifications or equivalent

Moving forward together

We’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels they belong, can bring themselves, and are heard. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by law.

We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation.

And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology.

Whatever your ambition, there’s a path for you here. And there’s no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.