Senior Electrical Director, Building Services & Projects

WSP Global Inc.; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 350,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Senior Technical Director - Electrical in Riyadh to lead electrical building services across a major project. You will coordinate with MEP teams, ensure design integrity and regulatory compliance, and maintain strong client relationships while delivering high-quality outcomes.

The role requires extensive Middle East experience, Saudi project delivery expertise, and a proven track record of leading large multidisciplinary teams in a client-facing capacity.

Qualifications

• 25+ years of relevant Electrical Building Services experience.
• Extensive Middle East experience delivering major developments.
• Saudi Arabia experience with mega projects and local codes.
• Strong leadership of electrical and multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent client-facing and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior technical leadership for electrical Building Services.
• Lead electrical design reviews and coordinate interfaces.
• Oversee power distribution, lighting, earthing and interfaces with ELV.
• Ensure designs are coordinated, buildable and compliant with codes.
• Mentor engineers and collaborate across teams.

Skills

Leadership

Client-facing

Stakeholder management

Communication

Mentoring

Coordination

Strategic thinking

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree advantageous

Chartered Engineer status

Job description

WSP is seeking a Senior Technical Director - Electrical in Riyadh to lead electrical building services across a major project. You will coordinate with MEP teams, ensure design integrity and regulatory compliance, and maintain strong client relationships while delivering high-quality outcomes.

The role requires extensive Middle East experience, Saudi project delivery expertise, and a proven track record of leading large multidisciplinary teams in a client-facing capacity.