Senior Mechanical Project Leader — Global Megaprojects

WSP Global Inc.; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. in Riyadh seeks an accomplished Senior Mechanical Project Manager to provide executive leadership, technical governance, and strategic direction across mechanical works for a major construction development.

This high‑impact role requires strong commercial insight, deep site delivery experience, and the ability to influence decision‑making at senior leadership and board levels. This role oversees multiple packages, ensures project alignment with budgets and milestones, and leads

Qualifications

• BSc in Mechanical Engineering (Master’s preferred).
• 15+ years of experience in mechanical project management on major construction projects.
• PMP or equivalent project management certification.
• Strong commercial and contractual background with experience managing large, complex packages.
• Experience reporting to boards / C‑suite stakeholders.
• Prior involvement in giga projects, theme parks, motorsport facilities, or large mixed‑use developments in KSA / GCC is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership and strategic direction for all mechanical works across multiple project packages.
• Approve mechanical design strategies, standards, and deviations, ensuring alignment with project vision and regulatory requirements.
• Influence senior stakeholders, provide clear recommendations, and support decision‑making at board and C‑suite level.
• Oversee the mechanical scope across several packages, ensuring alignment with the master program, budget, and project milestones.
• Direct and oversee mechanical construction delivery to ensure quality, safety, compliance, and schedule performance.
• Lead technical reviews of major variations, claims, contractual strategies, and associated mitigation measures.
• Support procurement, packaging, and contracting strategies for mechanical works.
• Ensure all mechanical systems meet performance requirements and achieve readiness for opening.
• Provide leadership during testing, commissioning, systems integration, and final asset handover.
• Report mechanical performance, risks, and key decisions to senior leadership and relevant boards.
• Drive effective risk management practices and ensure technical governance across the delivery cycle.

Skills

Executive leadership

Stakeholder influence

Program management

Budget management

Systems integration

Design governance

Contract strategy

Education

BSc Mechanical Engineering

Master’s preferred

Job description

WSP Global Inc. in Riyadh seeks an accomplished Senior Mechanical Project Manager to provide executive leadership, technical governance, and strategic direction across mechanical works for a major construction development.

This high‑impact role requires strong commercial insight, deep site delivery experience, and the ability to influence decision‑making at senior leadership and board levels. This role oversees multiple packages, ensures project alignment with budgets and milestones, and leads