Senior Mechanical Inspector – Infrastructure Utilities

WSP in the Middle East; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking an experienced Mechanical Inspector to join our Construction Supervision team for KAEC infrastructure works, including roads, utilities, and industrial facilities. The role requires 7+ years in construction supervision, with expertise in water, firefighting, irrigation, sewerage, and stormwater networks, and proficiency in English.

Saudi experience is preferred; Arabic is advantageous. You will oversee inspections, document records, and coordinate with multiple stakeholders to

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• 7+ years in construction supervision and inspection of infrastructure projects.
• Experience inspecting water supply, firefighting, irrigation, sewerage, and stormwater systems.
• Experience with engineering consultancy or supervision consultant.
• Strong knowledge of international standards, specs, and quality requirements.
• Experience in testing and commissioning of mechanical utility networks.
• Ability to review shop drawings, submittals, and technical docs.
• Strong communication, reporting, and coordination skills.
• MS Office proficiency.
• Saudi Arabia experience preferred.
• Fluency in English; Arabic advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Inspect mechanical infrastructure works to ensure compliance with drawings, specs, and contract requirements.
• Supervise installation activities for potable water, firefighting, irrigation, sewerage, and stormwater systems.
• Review and verify materials delivered to site meet specs and approvals.
• Witness testing, flushing, pressure tests, commissioning, and handover.
• Identify non-conforming works and track corrective actions to closure.
• Maintain inspection records and prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports.
• Coordinate with contractors, engineers, and stakeholders on technical issues.
• Verify compliance with method statements, ITPs, and quality procedures.
• Monitor contractor performance and workmanship.
• Ensure compliance with HSE requirements and industry best practices.
• Attend site meetings and contribute to technical discussions.
• Support Resident Engineer in achieving milestones.

Skills

Mechanical inspection

Construction supervision

Documentation & reporting

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

WSP is seeking an experienced Mechanical Inspector to join our Construction Supervision team for KAEC infrastructure works, including roads, utilities, and industrial facilities. The role requires 7+ years in construction supervision, with expertise in water, firefighting, irrigation, sewerage, and stormwater networks, and proficiency in English.

Saudi experience is preferred; Arabic is advantageous. You will oversee inspections, document records, and coordinate with multiple stakeholders to