Senior MEP Resident Engineer Onsite Project Leader

Candu Energy; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Candu Energy seeks a Senior Resident Engineer - MEP to lead on-site delivery of Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing works on large-scale Saudi projects. You will supervise contractors, coordinate interfaces, ensure compliance with drawings, specs, codes and safety requirements, and drive handover readiness.

The role requires 20+ years in MEP design and construction, with at least 5 years as a Resident Engineer on major KSA projects; PE/CEng and PMP are preferred, along with GCC experience and

Qualifications

• 20+ years of professional experience in MEP design, construction supervision, and project delivery.
• At least 5 years in a Resident Engineer or Senior MEP supervisory role on major projects in KSA.
• Experience with large-scale developments (commercial, mixed-use, healthcare, hospitality, infrastructure).
• PMC/Engineering Consultancy background overseeing contractors on behalf of clients.
• Strong regulatory knowledge of Saudi construction practices and requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead site-based MEP construction activities from mobilization through testing, commissioning and handover.
• Ensure MEP installations comply with approved drawings, specs, local regulations, and international standards.
• Monitor construction progress and resolve technical, commercial and execution challenges.
• Review contractor methodologies, work plans, material submissions, shop drawings and commissioning procedures.
• Ensure coordination between MEP systems and other disciplines (civil, structural, architectural, infrastructure).
• Provide technical leadership across HVAC, electrical power, ELV, plumbing, fire protection, and utilities.
• Review design modifications, RFIs, value engineering proposals and construction change requests.
• Oversee testing, commissioning and handover documentation and close-out.

Skills

HVAC systems

Electrical power distribution

ELV and ICT systems

Fire protection and life safety

Plumbing and drainage

Building Management Systems (BMS)

Testing, commissioning, and handover

Site supervision

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Master's Degree (advantageous)

Professional Engineer (PE) or CEng

PMP certification preferred

Membership in professional bodies (CIBSE, IMechE, IEEE, IET, ASHRAE, PMI)

Job description

Candu Energy seeks a Senior Resident Engineer - MEP to lead on-site delivery of Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing works on large-scale Saudi projects. You will supervise contractors, coordinate interfaces, ensure compliance with drawings, specs, codes and safety requirements, and drive handover readiness.

The role requires 20+ years in MEP design and construction, with at least 5 years as a Resident Engineer on major KSA projects; PE/CEng and PMP are preferred, along with GCC experience and