Mechanical Inspector

KEO International; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

KEO International is seeking an experienced engineer for on-site leadership on Saudi Arabia projects. The candidate will oversee MEP installations, perform inspections, review shop drawings, and ensure compliance with international codes and safety standards.

A strong background in high-rise buildings or hotel developments is required. We value a Diploma or Bachelor in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and a minimum of 10 years in the field.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years' experience in mechanical or electrical engineering.
• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• High-rise buildings / hotels experience is a must.
• Knowledge of international codes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Attending to Inspection Requests (IR's) submitted by the contractor.
• Inspecting the installation of electrical components within precast elements.
• Review submitted shop drawings against contract drawings and specifications, local codes and statutory requirements and international best practice.
• Monitor quality of works and assess the safety at site including health and environmental issues.
• Provide technical input and experiences to resolve any discipline related issues on site that may arise.
• Maintain records for daily activities on site including progress photos.
• Prepare surveillance report(s) for deficiencies of work and NCRs when required.
• Check and ensure effective co-ordination between discipline related works and all other disciplines.

Skills

MEP knowledge

Electrical inspection

Coordination on site

Mechanical engineering

Quality & safety

Education

Diploma or Bachelor Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Overview

KEO is a creative enterprise, where innovation is a way of life. We are uniquely resourced with end-to-end services to take clients from inspiration – through conceptualization – to realization of planning, design or project delivery in the built and natural environments. For over 60 years we’ve led with vision, contributing to many of the world’s most ambitious projects, iconic places, remarkable experiences and prosperous communities.

As a highly integrated and agile AEP/PMCM firm, KEO is recognized by ENR as one of the Top 225 International Design Firms and one of the Top 20 International PM/CM Firms. We are also ranked by World Architecture as the 57th largest global architecture firm and the #1 Firm in the Middle East Region in their 2024 WA100 Survey.

We invite you to join us. Why?

When you join KEO, you’ll discover more than just a job – you’ll find a supportive environment that fosters your professional development through internal global mobility and career development and does so within a culture that supports company-wide health and well-being through on-demand counselling services and regular workplace clinics. You will be invited to celebrate community events such as sports days, fun-runs, in-house sports teams and beach clean ups. In addition to your competitive package and benefits you will have access to a suite of policies that include hybrid working arrangements, individual athletic sponsorship, study assistance sponsorship, employee referral rewards, mentoring and coaching programs and extensive in-house on demand learning courses.

Responsibilities

We envisage success in this role to include;

• Attending to Inspection Requests (IR's) submitted by the contractor and take appropriate action in a timely manner.
• Inspecting the installation of electrical components such as conduits, wiring, and outlets within precast elements.
• Demonstrating knowledge in MEP l techniques, procedures, and in all relevant international codes and standards.
• Demonstrating experience and capability in all aspects of the mechanical engineering discipline.
• Review submitted shop drawings against contract drawings and specifications, local codes and statutory requirements and international best practice.
• Report any works carried out by contractor found to not be in accordance with approved drawing and specifications and report to stakeholdersfor appropriate action.
• Monitor quality of works and assess the safety at site including health and environmental issues, ensuringcompliance withcontractual / QCS specifications andsafety and health risk assessments.
• Maintain records for daily activities on site including progress photos and ensure they are readily available for inspection as and when required.
• Prepare surveillance report(s) for deficiencies of work found at site andnon conformance reports (NCR) if required in view of the development of events.
• Check and ensure effective co-ordination between discipline related works and all other disciplines.
• Provide technical input and experiences to resolve any discipline related issues on site that may arise.

Qualifications

To be successful in this dynamic opportunity, we envision that you will bring a minimum of 10 years' career experience partnered with a Diploma or Bachelor Degree in a Mechanical or Electrical Engineering discipline.

HIGH-RISE BUILDINGS / HOTELS experience is a must

KEO’s performance is founded upon integrity, results, innovation, safety and our people. We embrace diversity and recognise its’ contribution to client success wherever we work.

We are excited to hear how you can partner with our award winning team and treat all expressions of interest confidentially.