Senior Mechanical Engineer - Madinah High-Rise Systems

Atkins Realis Group; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Atkins Realis Group seeks a highly experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead design review coordination and construction supervision for major high-rise and mixed-use developments in Madinah, KSA. You will drive HVAC, plumbing, drainage, firefighting, and district cooling interfaces, ensuring sustainable design and client satisfaction.

You will lead multidisciplinary teams, perform complex calculations, and guide through concept to handover with a strong focus on energy efficiency and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized university.
• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or Sustainable Design preferred.
• Professional Engineering Registration or Chartership preferred.
• LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP) or equivalent sustainability certification desirable.
• 15–20 years of mechanical engineering experience with 10+ years on major building/high-rise projects.
• Experience in Saudi Arabia or GCC countries preferred.
• Experience across design, construction, commissioning and handover stages.
• Strong knowledge of building services and mechanical systems design.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and review of mechanical building services for high-rise and mixed-use developments.
• Prepare and review detailed calculations, reports, equipment schedules, specifications and drawings.
• Perform cooling load, ventilation, hydraulic, and pressure loss calculations and system sizing.
• Develop energy-efficient, sustainable mechanical designs meeting project performance targets.
• Coordinate with Architectural, Structural, Electrical, Public Health, Fire/Life Safety and Sustainability teams.
• Lead multidisciplinary design reviews and clash detection exercises.
• Ensure integration within BIM and overall building design.
• Review consultant and contractor submissions for compliance and constructability.
• Provide technical support during construction, testing, balancing, commissioning and handover.
• Conduct site inspections and monitor contractor performance on mechanical installations.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder mgmt

HVAC design

Multidisciplinary coordination

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical

Masters in Building Services

Professional Engineer (PE)

Tools

BIM

Job description

Atkins Realis Group seeks a highly experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead design review coordination and construction supervision for major high-rise and mixed-use developments in Madinah, KSA. You will drive HVAC, plumbing, drainage, firefighting, and district cooling interfaces, ensuring sustainable design and client satisfaction.

You will lead multidisciplinary teams, perform complex calculations, and guide through concept to handover with a strong focus on energy efficiency and