Senior Design Manager (MEP)

AtkinsRéalis Group; Riyadh Region; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Life insurance coverage

Medical insurance

Annual leave balance

Company gratuity scheme

Discretionary bonus program

Annual flight contribution

Transportation & housing allowances

Employee Wellbeing Program

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Design Manager - MEP in Saudi Arabia to lead the MEP design scope across complex buildings, infrastructure, and industrial projects. You will manage multidisciplinary teams, coordinate with stakeholders, and ensure designs meet project requirements, budgets, and schedules while adhering to standards and sustainability goals.

You will drive technical excellence, mentor engineers, and oversee design reviews, deliverables, and value engineering to optimize project

Qualifications

• Degree in mechanical or electrical engineering as required.
• 10–15 years in MEP design with design management experience.
• Experience delivering large hospitality or leisure projects preferred.
• Proficiency in BIM and MEP design software.
• Knowledge of international and local codes.

Responsibilities

• 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 with architectural, structural, civil, and other engineering disciplines to ensure integrated project delivery.
• Establish design schedules, resource plans, and project priorities to achieve 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 practices.
• Support tendering, procurement, and contractor evaluation activities through technical reviews and clarifications.
• Manage client relationships and serve as the primary technical 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.

Skills

MEP design

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Project planning

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Revit

Navisworks

AutoCAD

Job description

Overview

The Design Manager - MEP is responsible for leading and managing the MEP design function across complex building, infrastructure, and industrial projects, ensuring technical excellence, compliance, and successful project delivery. The role oversees multidisciplinary design teams, coordinates with stakeholders, and ensures all MEP systems are designed to meet project requirements, budgets, schedules, and applicable standards. The Design Manager drives innovation, quality assurance, and efficient design solutions throughout the project lifecycle.

Overview

The Design Manager - MEP is responsible for leading and managing the MEP design function across complex building, infrastructure, and industrial projects, ensuring technical excellence, compliance, and successful project delivery. The role oversees multidisciplinary design teams, coordinates with stakeholders, and ensures all MEP systems are designed to meet project requirements, budgets, schedules, and applicable standards. The Design Manager drives innovation, quality assurance, and efficient design solutions throughout the project lifecycle.

Overview

The Design Manager - MEP is responsible for leading and managing the MEP design function across complex building, infrastructure, and industrial projects, ensuring technical excellence, compliance, and successful project delivery. The role oversees multidisciplinary design teams, coordinates with stakeholders, and ensures all MEP systems are designed to meet project requirements, budgets, schedules, and applicable standards. The Design Manager drives innovation, quality assurance, and efficient design solutions throughout the project lifecycle.

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.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career.

This Includes

• Tax-free salary.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Medical insurance.
• Annual leave balance.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Annual flight contribution.
• Transportation & housing allowances.
• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.

Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognized for the impact you make.

About AtkinsRéalis

We’re AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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