Senior MEP Delivery Lead – Large-Scale Projects (SAR 500M+)

Jacobs; Riyadh Region; On-site; SAR 450,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs is delivering a landmark MEP project near Riyadh as part of Vision 2030. The role leads large mechanical and electrical subcontract packages, focusing on contractor management, programme delivery, coordination, and successful handover of complex MEP systems.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in HVAC/chilled water, substations, and high-rise developments, with strong leadership and communication skills to drive multi-stakeholder delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years’ experience for Project Manager level, or 15+ years’ experience for Senior Project Manager level.
• Proven experience delivering large-scale MEP construction packages on complex developments.
• Strong contractor and subcontractor management capability.
• Experience with HVAC, chilled water systems and substations is beneficial.
• High-rise building project experience is preferred.
• Excellent coordination, communication, and delivery-focused leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage delivery of large MEP subcontract packages, values in excess of SAR 500 million.
• Lead and coordinate MEP contractors and subcontractors to achieve programme, quality, and safety objectives.
• Drive construction programme, sequencing, and recovery planning across MEP works.
• Oversee HVAC and chilled water systems from building interfaces through asset integration.
• Coordinate MEP activities across multiple buildings, stakeholders, and asset interfaces.
• Support senior leadership across the mechanical scope and wider MEP delivery.
• Manage integration and coordination of substations and major utility interfaces.
• Oversee testing, commissioning, and progressive close-out of MEP systems.
• Monitor contractor performance, progress reporting, and risk management.
• Support operational readiness, handover, and post-completion activities.

Skills

Project leadership

Contractor management

Coordination

Communication

Delivery focus

Education

Bachelors in Engineering

Job description

Jacobs is delivering a landmark MEP project near Riyadh as part of Vision 2030. The role leads large mechanical and electrical subcontract packages, focusing on contractor management, programme delivery, coordination, and successful handover of complex MEP systems.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in HVAC/chilled water, substations, and high-rise developments, with strong leadership and communication skills to drive multi-stakeholder delivery.