Mechanical Engineer (Saudi National)

Westlakes Recruit are currently seeking a Mechanical Engineer (Saudi National) to be based on-site in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, working on a full-time basis. This is an exciting opportunity to provide critical mechanical engineering support across high-profile projects, with a focus on technical leadership, system analysis, and cross-discipline collaboration.

About the Role:

• Deliver mechanical engineering support to clients, contributing to the development and analysis of mechanical systems and equipment.
• Create and maintain high-quality technical documentation, including diagrams, specifications, calculations, and design justifications.
• Drive key design decisions through technical leadership and problem-solving.
• Represent the engineering team in design reviews and presentations to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary engineering teams and key project stakeholders.
• Support and mentor junior engineers, contributing to team development and knowledge sharing.

What We're Looking For:

• Education: BEng (Hons) / MEng or equivalent in a relevant STEM discipline.
• Chartership: Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or working toward it - we offer full support on this journey.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years post-qualification experience in a mechanical engineering role.
• Technical Expertise:
  • Experience in designing and delivering mechanical systems or equipment through the full project lifecycle.
  • Skilled in producing design deliverables (e.g., sizing calculations for fans, pumps, compressors, hydraulics, piping systems, etc.).
  • Familiar with design and safety standards (knowledge of Defence Standards is a plus, but not essential).
• Software Knowledge: Familiarity with tools like AutoCAD or equivalent.
• Professional Skills: Strong technical report writing skills and a proactive, professional approach.
• Collaboration: Comfortable liaising with other design disciplines and contributing to project-wide coordination.
• Adaptability: Willingness to learn new systems, travel for key meetings, and build strong stakeholder relationships.