Senior MEP Delivery Lead

Confidential; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential in Riyadh is seeking an experienced MEP Delivery Leader to guide multidisciplinary teams through design, procurement, installation, testing and handover of complex MEP systems on large-scale projects.

The role requires strong leadership, extensive MEP construction experience, and a proven track record delivering critical interfaces while ensuring HSE compliance and quality standards across the master programme.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Valid Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE) registration.
• Professional membership of CIBSE, IMechE, IET preferred.
• HV/MV authorization and/or related certifications advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for all MEP activities across the project.
• Lead and manage MEP Package Managers, engineers, supervisors, subcontractors, and specialist systems teams.
• Establish integrated MEP delivery programmes, look-ahead schedules, installation sequences, and recovery plans.
• Monitor progress against the master programme and identify risks and recovery options.
• Ensure coordination between MEP, civil, structural, architectural disciplines to resolve interfaces.
• Manage subcontractor performance, manpower, materials, and equipment readiness.
• Coordinate with procurement to ensure long-lead equipment availability.
• Provide technical leadership for shop drawings, submittals, method statements, ITPs, and design coordination.
• Ensure compliance with Saudi Building Code, Civil Defense, and utility regulations.
• Lead testing, pre-commissioning, commissioning, and handover activities.
• Close out NCRs, observations, and commissioning deficiencies.
• Monitor cost performance and coordinate with Commercial on variations.
• Provide progress information for reporting and reviews.
• Advise senior management on MEP risks across programme, technical, quality, and delivery.
• Conduct factory and off-site inspections as required.
• Maintain strong HSE leadership and safe systems of work.
• Promote continuous improvement and knowledge transfer within MEP team.

Skills

Ownership & accountability

Leadership

Team management

Planning & coordination

Communication

Stakeholder management

Risk identification

Safety & quality focus

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

SCE registration

CIBSE/IMechE/IET membership

HV/MV authorization or certifications

Tools

BMS & controls

Fire protection systems

Mech/EC systems

Job description

Confidential in Riyadh is seeking an experienced MEP Delivery Leader to guide multidisciplinary teams through design, procurement, installation, testing and handover of complex MEP systems on large-scale projects.

The role requires strong leadership, extensive MEP construction experience, and a proven track record delivering critical interfaces while ensuring HSE compliance and quality standards across the master programme.