Senior MEP Engineer

WS Atkins International General Contracting Company; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Life insurance

Medical insurance

Annual leave balance

Company gratuity scheme

Discretionary bonus program

Annual flight contribution

Transportation & housing allowances

Employee Wellbeing Program

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead MEP execution on a transportation infrastructure project in the Riyadh region. You will supervise site activities, coordinate with civil, architectural, and rail systems teams, and ensure compliance with project specs, quality standards and timelines.

The role requires 12–15 years in MEP, experience with large infrastructure and Middle East projects, and strong knowledge of testing, commissioning and local regulations.

Qualifications

• 12–15 years of experience in MEP engineering.
• Experience in transportation or large infrastructure projects.
• Experience in Middle East projects, preferably KSA.
• Familiarity with international standards and local authority regulations.
• Experience with testing & commissioning processes.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day MEP site activities to ensure compliance with contract drawings, specifications, and approved shop drawings.
• Monitor installation of HVAC, Plumbing & drainage, Fire & life safety, and Electrical systems (power & lighting).
• Coordinate with civil, architectural, and rail systems teams to resolve interface issues and identify design or execution clashes.
• Raise and track snags, NCRs and ensure closure; enforce quality and workmanship standards.
• Conduct site inspections and testing/commissioning activities; witness testing and commissioning.
• Provide regular updates to the Resident Engineer and participate in coordination meetings.

Job description

Job Description Overview

We are looking for a skilled and proactive Senior Mechanical Engineer to support the delivery of MEP works on a transportation (Roads & Bridges) project. The role involves site supervision, technical coordination, and contractor management, ensuring that all MEP systems are executed in line with project specifications, quality standards, and timelines. The successful candidate will work closely with the Senior Resident Engineer and multidisciplinary teams, contributing to the efficient and compliant delivery of complex rail infrastructure.

Construction Supervision

Supervise day-to-day MEP site activities to ensure compliance with contract drawings, specifications, and approved shop drawings.

Monitor installation of:

• HVAC systems.
• Plumbing & drainage.
• Fire & life safety systems.
• Electrical systems (power & lighting).

Ensure works are carried out in line with approved method statements and HSE requirements.

Technical Review & Coordination

Review and provide input on:

• Shop drawings.
• Material submittals.
• Method statements.

Coordinate with civil, architectural, and rail systems teams to resolve interface issues.

Identify design or execution clashes and support timely resolution.

Contractor Management

Monitor contractor performance and progress against schedule.

Raise and track snags, NCRs (Non-Conformance Reports) and ensure closure.

Support the enforcement of quality and workmanship standards.

Assist in progress reporting and tracking of deliverables.

Inspection & Quality Assurance

Conduct site inspections and testing of MEP installations.

Witness testing and commissioning activities.

Ensure compliance with:

• Project quality standards.
• Local authority regulations.

Stakeholder Communication

Provide regular updates to the Resident Engineer.

Participate in coordination and progress meetings.

Communicate effectively with contractors and consultants on-site.

About You

Experience, technical expertise, and background requirements are outlined below.

Experience

• 12–15 years of experience in MEP engineering.
• Prior experience in transportation or large infrastructure projects preferred.
• Experience working in Middle East projects, preferably KSA.

Technical Expertise

• Strong knowledge of MEP systems, including:
• HVAC.
• Electrical systems.
• Fire & life safety.
• Plumbing systems.
• Familiarity with international standards and local authority regulations.
• Experience with testing & commissioning processes.

Rewards & Benefits

• Tax-free salary.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Medical insurance.
• Annual leave balance.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Annual flight contribution.
• Transportation & housing allowances.
• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.

About AtkinsRéalis

We AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.

We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end-to-end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and capital. The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in strategic sectors such as Engineering Services, Nuclear and Capital.

Worker Type: Employee

Job Type: Regular