On-site Mechanical Inspector – Roads & Utilities

Confidential; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential is seeking a Mechanical Inspector to join the Project and Construction Management team for a major Roads Program in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The role focuses on supervising on-site mechanical installations, verifying compliance with drawings and specifications, and supporting high-quality construction supervision services.

You will monitor QA/QC procedures, maintain inspection records, and coordinate with testing labs and third-party agencies to ensure timely results.

Qualifications

• Diploma or bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering required.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in construction supervision, preferably on infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems, piping, equipment installation, and quality control requirements.
• Familiarity with international standards such as ASME, ASTM, API, NFPA, or equivalent.
• Experience with government entities or major PMCM infrastructure projects in KSA is an advantage.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, P&IDs, and technical specifications.
• Proficiency in English; Arabic language skills are an added benefit.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily inspections of mechanical works, including piping systems, pumping stations, valves, mechanical equipment installation, HVAC systems (if applicable), fire-fighting networks, and utility-related mechanical components.
• Ensure materials, equipment, and workmanship comply with project specifications, approved drawings, and relevant international standards.
• Monitor contractors’ activities to ensure QA/QC procedures, approved method statements, and safety requirements.
• Report non-conformances (NCRs) and follow up on corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, site observations, test results, and daily progress.
• Coordinate with materials testing labs and third-party testing agencies to verify mechanical testing requirements.
• Review and verify RFIs and participate in approval and acceptance processes.
• Support Senior Mechanical Engineer in reviewing shop drawings, method statements, material submittals, and technical documentation.
• Assist in verifying mechanical as-built works and handover documentation during project close-out.
• Foster coordination with other discipline inspectors and stakeholders.

Skills

Mechanical inspection

QA/QC

P&ID interpretation

Education

Diploma or Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Confidential is seeking a Mechanical Inspector to join the Project and Construction Management team for a major Roads Program in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The role focuses on supervising on-site mechanical installations, verifying compliance with drawings and specifications, and supporting high-quality construction supervision services.

You will monitor QA/QC procedures, maintain inspection records, and coordinate with testing labs and third-party agencies to ensure timely results.