MEP Engineering Manager

One95 Global; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 299,962 - 412,448; Full time

Job summary

One95 Global is seeking an experienced MEP Engineering Manager for their Riyadh-based project team, crucial for the delivery of a world-class giga project in Saudi Arabia. The successful candidate will manage all MEP engineering activities, coordinate with consultants, and ensure compliance with standards and specifications. Ideal candidates will have 15–20 years of MEP experience, strong leadership skills, and a proven background in major construction projects. Previous experience in Saudi Arabia or the Middle East is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15–20 years’ experience in MEP engineering and delivery on major construction projects.
• Proven background working for leading main contractors.
• Strong track record delivering complex large-scale building or mixed-use developments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all MEP engineering and design activities across the full project lifecycle.
• Manage and coordinate MEP consultants, specialist designers, and subcontractors.
• Oversee design development, technical submissions, shop drawings, and approvals.
• Ensure compliance with Saudi codes, authority requirements, and project specifications.
• Lead and mentor MEP engineering teams on site.

Skills

Leadership

MEP design management

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

Technical risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

A leading Tier 1 main contractor is seeking an experienced MEP Engineering Manager to join their Riyadh-based project team, supporting the delivery of a high‑profile, world‑class giga project in Saudi Arabia. The successful candidate will play a critical role in coordinating the design and shop drawings for complex MEP systems on a landmark development, ensuring full alignment between design intent, construction execution, programme, and commercial objectives.

• Lead and manage all MEP engineering and design activities across the full project lifecycle, from pre‑construction through to commissioning and handover.
• Provide technical leadership across mechanical, electrical, public health, fire/life safety, ELV, and specialist systems.
• Manage and coordinate MEP consultants, specialist designers, and subcontractors to ensure timely, coordinated, and compliant design delivery.
• Act as the primary MEP technical interface between client, consultants, internal engineering, procurement, and construction teams.
• Oversee design development, technical submissions, shop drawings, method statements, RFIs, and approvals.
• Ensure MEP systems are fully coordinated with architectural, structural, and façade designs, with a strong focus on buildability.
• Lead MEP value engineering, design optimisation, and technical risk management without compromising performance or quality.
• Support procurement and subcontractor selection through technical reviews, scope alignment, and clarifications.
• Ensure full compliance with Saudi codes, authority requirements, international standards, and project specifications.
• Monitor MEP programme performance, technical risks, and interfaces, proactively resolving issues that could impact delivery.
• Lead and mentor MEP engineering teams on site, promoting high technical standards and best‑practice delivery.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (or related discipline).
• Minimum 15–20 years’ experience in MEP engineering and delivery on major construction projects.
• Proven background working for leading main contractors.
• Experience working for Building Services/MEP design consultants would be highly advantageous.
• Recent experience operating as an MEP Engineering Manager, Senior MEP Manager, or Design Manager would be ideal.
• Strong track record delivering complex large‑scale building or mixed‑use developments, ideally on mega or giga projects.
• Previous experience working in Saudi Arabia or the Middle East is highly advantageous but not mandatory.
• Deep understanding of MEP design management within design‑and‑build / EPC environments.
• Excellent leadership, coordination, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to operate at senior project and client level, managing multiple interfaces and priorities.