Senior Mechanical Inspector - Water & Utility Infrastructure

WSP; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking an experienced Mechanical Inspector to join our Construction Supervision team on a major KAEC infrastructure project in Saudi Arabia. You will oversee mechanical installations, ensure compliance with drawings, specs, and safety requirements, and support the Resident Engineer to deliver high-quality outcomes.

You will review materials, witness testing and commissioning, manage non-conformances, and maintain detailed inspection records while coordinating with contractors and

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in construction supervision and inspection of infrastructure projects.
• Experience inspecting water, firefighting, irrigation, sewerage and stormwater systems.
• Fluency in English; Arabic advantageous.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication

Technical docs

Coordination

Inspection

Mechanical Eng

Education

Bachelor's/Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

WSP is seeking an experienced Mechanical Inspector to join our Construction Supervision team on a major KAEC infrastructure project in Saudi Arabia. You will oversee mechanical installations, ensure compliance with drawings, specs, and safety requirements, and support the Resident Engineer to deliver high-quality outcomes.

You will review materials, witness testing and commissioning, manage non-conformances, and maintain detailed inspection records while coordinating with contractors and