Senior Design Manager (MEP)

Atkins Realis Group; Medina; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Atkins Realis Group in Saudi Arabia seeks a senior MEP Design Lead to drive development and delivery of comprehensive MEP packages from concept through detailed design, coordinating multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders.

You will ensure compliance with local codes and international standards, lead reviews, mentor engineers, manage schedules and budgets, and push sustainability across hospitality projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in ME or EE or related engineering discipline.
• 10–15 years of experience in MEP design and engineering, with design management exposure.
• Proven delivery of large hospitality or leisure projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and delivery of MEP design packages from concept through detailed design phases.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams, consultants, and external stakeholders.
• Ensure MEP designs comply with local regulations, international standards, and client specs.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

MEP design

BIM / Revit

Cross-disciplinary coordination

Client management

Problem solving

Mentoring

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Revit

Navisworks

AutoCAD

Job description

Your role Lead the development and delivery of Mechanical Electrical and Plumbing MEP design packages from concept through detailed design stages Manage and coordinate multidisciplinary MEP engineering teams consultants and external stakeholders Ensure all MEP designs comply with local regulations international standards client specifications and sustainability requirements Review and approve engineering calculations drawings specifications reports and technical submissions Coordinate closely with architectural structural civil and other engineering disciplines to ensure integrated project delivery Establish design schedules resource plans and project priorities to achieve project milestones Conduct design reviews value engineering workshops and risk assessments to optimize project performance Provide technical leadership guidance and mentoring to engineers designers and project teams Monitor design quality and ensure adherence to quality management procedures and best engineering practices Support tendering procurement and contractor evaluation activities through technical reviews and clarifications Manage client relationships and serve as the primary technical point of contact for MEP design matters Resolve technical issues during design construction commissioning and handover phases Drive sustainability energy efficiency and innovation initiatives within MEP systems design Prepare project progress reports and communicate design status risks and recommendations to senior management.

About you

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline. Minimum 10-15 years of experience in MEP design and engineering, with significant experience in design management roles. Proven experience delivering large-scale hospitality or leisure projects (hotels, resorts, entertainment venues). Strong knowledge of MEP design principles, building systems, and relevant international and local codes and standards. Experience managing multidisciplinary engineering teams and coordinating with consultants and contractors. Proficiency in MEP design software and BIM platforms such as Revit, Navisworks, AutoCAD, and related engineering tools. Strong understanding of HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, electrical distribution, lighting, ELV, and building services systems. Experience in project planning, resource management, budgeting, and schedule control. Familiarity with sustainable design practices, energy-efficient systems, and green building certifications. Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, communication, and presentation skills. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities. Professional Engineer, Chartered Engineer, PMP, or equivalent certification is an advantage.