Senior Mechanical Design Manager – Hospitality Projects

WS Atkins & Partners Overseas Engineering Consultants; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Life Insurance

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 - Mechanical in Saudi Arabia to lead the mechanical engineering design function from concept to construction support. You will develop and review deliverables and ensure compliance with codes, standards, and client requirements.

You will coordinate with civil, structural, electrical, instrumentation, and process teams, manage schedules and budgets, and mentor engineers. Strong leadership and global codes knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering; Master's Degree is an advantage.
• 10-15 years of experience in mechanical engineering design, including leadership or management responsibilities.
• Proven experience delivering large-scale hospitality or leisure projects (hotels, resorts, entertainment venues).
• Strong knowledge of international engineering codes, standards and best practices.
• Proficiency in engineering design software and mechanical design tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage mechanical engineering design activities from concept through detailed design and construction support.
• Develop and review mechanical deliverables, specifications, calculations, reports, and drawings.
• Ensure designs comply with codes, standards, regulations, and client requirements.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams (civil, structural, electrical, instrumentation, process).
• Manage design schedules, resources, and budgets to meet milestones.
• Conduct technical reviews, design audits, and value engineering to optimize outcomes.
• Mentor engineers and designers; provide technical guidance.
• Interface with clients, consultants, contractors, and authorities on technical matters.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks across design and execution phases.
• Support procurement by reviewing vendor documents and equipment specs.
• Ensure QA/QC within the design process.
• Contribute to project planning and engineering strategy; drive continuous improvement.

Job description

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Design Manager - Mechanical in Saudi Arabia to lead the mechanical engineering design function from concept to construction support. You will develop and review deliverables and ensure compliance with codes, standards, and client requirements.

You will coordinate with civil, structural, electrical, instrumentation, and process teams, manage schedules and budgets, and mentor engineers. Strong leadership and global codes knowledge are essential.