Mechanical Site Engineer

Mohammad Al Habib Real Estate Co. | شركة محمد الحبيب العقارية; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Asalah Residence Company, a Mohammed Al-Habib Group subsidiary, seeks a Senior Mechanical Site Engineer for a landmark Riyadh high-rise towers project. You will lead on-site mechanical execution, supervise HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, and chilled water installs, and coordinate with civil/electrical teams.

The role requires hands-on leadership, deep knowledge of Saudi codes, BIM coordination, and QA/QC sign-off experience across multiple trades.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of mechanical engineering experience on high-rise tower projects.
• Direct hands-on execution background, not purely design or consultancy.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, fire-fighting, and chilled water systems.
• Experience managing labor crews and/or subcontractors on site.
• Familiarity with BIM-coordinated shop drawings and site verification.
• Working knowledge of Saudi Civil Defense fire-fighting codes and mechanical standards.
• Track record of managing inspection, testing documentation and QA/QC sign-off.

Responsibilities

• Act as site engineer with responsibility for direct execution, resourcing and delivery of mechanical works.
• Supervise installation of HVAC, plumbing, fire-fighting and chilled water systems per drawings.
• Coordinate mechanical works with civil, electrical and architectural activities.
• Verify shop drawings and BIM coordination on site.
• Record formal inspections at each stage of mechanical installation.
• Manage direct labor crews and subcontractors and verify progress/quality.
• Prepare quantity take-offs and measurements for interim payments and variations.
• Coordinate with Technical Team and design consultants on RFIs and site queries.
• Supervise and mentor junior mechanical engineers at the fronts.
• Monitor testing, balancing, and commissioning of mechanical systems.
• Ensure compliance with codes and project technical standards; maintain records.

Skills

High-rise projects

Hands-on execution

HVAC systems

Plumbing systems

Fire-fighting systems

Chilled water systems

Labor/subcontractor management

BIM coordination

QA/QC documentation

Tools

BIM software

Job description

Posting this for Mohammed Alhabib Company's subsidiary Asalah Residence Company

Mohammad Al-Habib Real Estate Investment Company is a family-owned and privately-held company that expresses legacy and noble lineage. Al-Habib company was founded in 1972 and specializes in real estate investments, developments, master plans, scouting land for urban projects, managing construction details with contractors, and designing commercial and residential communities that add value to the surrounding environment and people.

Joining Al Habib Company provides flexibility and freedom to set your own pace. Your income will directly reflect your efforts, with no limits on what your hard-working can earn. To be a successful candidate for our company, you need to be goal-oriented, persevering, self-motivated, ambitious, and people-oriented. The rewards of being one of our team members are the potential for high earnings, status in the community, autonomy, time freedom, helping people, intellectual challenge, and satisfaction from those accomplishments.

Job Brief:

We are looking for a skilled and experienced mechanical engineer to join our team for the new opening for Senior Mechanical Site Engineer on a landmark high-rise towers development in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

• Act as the Main Contractor's/Developer's site engineer, taking full responsibility for direct execution, resourcing, and delivery of mechanical works — not limited to a supervisory or consultancy role.
• Supervise and execute installation of HVAC, plumbing, fire-fighting, and chilled water systems as per approved drawings.
• Coordinate mechanical works with civil, electrical, and architectural site activities.
• Verify shop drawing implementation and BIM coordination compliance on site.
• Conduct and record formal site work inspections at each stage of mechanical installation (pipe routing, pressure testing, insulation, equipment installation) prior to sign-off and progression to the next stage.
• Manage direct labor crews and/or subcontractors performing mechanical works, and verify progress and quality of works.
• Prepare and verify quantity take-offs and measurement of executed mechanical works for interim payment certificates and variation/change order evaluation.
• Coordinate directly with the Technical Team and design consultants on RFIs and site queries affecting mechanical works.
• Supervise and mentor Junior Mechanical Engineers assigned to respective work fronts.
• Monitor testing, balancing, and commissioning of mechanical systems.
• Ensure compliance with mechanical codes, Civil Defense fire-fighting requirements, and the project's technical standards.
• Maintain inspection and test records for mechanical installations.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of mechanical engineering experience on high-rise tower projects (experience within KSA acceptable from any location).
• Direct, hands-on execution background — not purely design/consultancy.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, fire-fighting, and chilled water systms.
• Experience managing labor crews and/or subcontractors on site.
• Familiarity with BIM-coordinated shop drawings and site verification.
• Working knowledge of Saudi Civil Defense fire-fighting codes and mechanical standards.
• Track record of managing inspection/testing documentation and QA/QC sign-off processes.