Senior Mechanical Engineer – High‑Rise, Saudi Projects

Snc-Lavalin; Medina; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Life insurance

Medical insurance

Annual leave

Company gratuity scheme

Discretionary bonus programme

Annual flight contribution

Transportation & housing allowances

Wellbeing program

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to support the design review, construction supervision, testing, commissioning, and delivery of major high-rise developments in Madinah, Saudi Arabia.

The role requires reviewing mechanical systems, supervising installation, coordinating with engineers, and ensuring compliance with project requirements, schedules, and sustainability goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from a recognised university.
• Master's degree in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering preferred.
• SCE registration preferred and advantageous.
• 10 to 15 years of professional Mechanical Engineering experience.
• Experience on major high-rise and large-scale building projects.
• Experience in Saudi Arabia or GCC countries preferred.
• Experience with consultants, PMCs, developers, and contractors.
• Construction, testing, commissioning, and handover experience.
• Knowledge of sustainability, energy efficiency, and green buildings.
• Ability to review calculations, specs, and contractor submissions.

Responsibilities

• Review and supervise installation of mechanical systems for high-rise projects.
• Monitor construction for compliance with drawings and specs.
• Conduct site inspections and witness testing for quality.
• Coordinate with architects and engineers to resolve issues.
• Review mechanical calculations and equipment selections.
• Support testing, balancing, commissioning, and performance verification.
• Ensure health, safety, environmental and quality compliance.
• Monitor installation quality and address defects or non-conformances.
• Participate in design reviews, progress meetings, and workshops.
• Support value engineering and cost-effective solutions.
• Assist in inspections, approvals, and project handover activities.
• Verify operation manuals, as-built drawings, and commissioning docs.
• Monitor sustainability objectives during project implementation.

Skills

Mechanical engineering expertise

Construction supervision

Design review

Site inspection

Sustainability & energy efficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's Degree in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering

Registration with the Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE) preferred

Tools

ASHRAE

CIBSE

LEED AP

Mostadam

Job description

AtkinsRéalis is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to support the design review, construction supervision, testing, commissioning, and delivery of major high-rise developments in Madinah, Saudi Arabia.

The role requires reviewing mechanical systems, supervising installation, coordinating with engineers, and ensuring compliance with project requirements, schedules, and sustainability goals.