Senior Electrical Director, Building Services Leader

WSP; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in the Middle East seeks a Technical Director - Electrical to lead electrical building services for a major project in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This senior, client-facing role requires multidisciplinary MEP understanding and a track record of delivering large, complex schemes.

The successful candidate will guide design reviews, manage interfaces with ELV and life-safety systems, and ensure quality, coordination, and adherence to codes, authority requirements, and WSP procedures.

Qualifications

• 25+ years of relevant experience in Electrical Building Services.
• Extensive Middle East experience delivering major developments.
• Saudi Arabia experience with mega/giga projects and local codes.

Responsibilities

• Act as the senior technical authority for electrical Building Services; provide direction on complex design and delivery matters.
• Lead electrical design reviews, challenge assumptions and resolve interfaces.
• Oversee electrical systems including power distribution, lighting, emergency power, earthing and lightning protection; interface with ELV and life-safety systems.
• Ensure designs are coordinated, buildable, and aligned with client brief and codes; promote sustainable solutions.
• Provide senior technical leadership throughout project delivery and manage stakeholder relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Client-facing

Stakeholder management

Team mentorship

Coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Chartered Engineer status

Master’s degree advantageous

Job description

WSP in the Middle East seeks a Technical Director - Electrical to lead electrical building services for a major project in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This senior, client-facing role requires multidisciplinary MEP understanding and a track record of delivering large, complex schemes.

The successful candidate will guide design reviews, manage interfaces with ELV and life-safety systems, and ensure quality, coordination, and adherence to codes, authority requirements, and WSP procedures.