Senior Principal MEP

Mott MacDonald; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 450,000 - 750,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Maternity leave

Professional membership support

Medical & life insurance

Learning & development

Inclusive culture

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Mott MacDonald in Saudi Arabia seeks a Senior Principal MEP to lead multidisciplinary MEP delivery on major building projects, coordinating with clients, architects, contractors and authorities to ensure compliant, high‑quality outcomes.

You will provide technical leadership, governance and guidance on BIM, digital engineering and sustainability while mentoring MEP teams and supporting bids and business development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Degree in mechanical, electrical, building services or a relevant engineering discipline.
• Significant experience delivering multidisciplinary MEP solutions for complex buildings or infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of building services engineering and multidisciplinary interfaces.
• Experience leading engineering teams and coordinating multiple disciplines and stakeholders.
• Knowledge of Saudi Arabian authority requirements and approval processes.
• Experience with BIM and digital engineering tools and workflows.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary MEP delivery across major projects.
• Provide technical leadership and governance to meet client requirements and codes.
• Coordinate with architectural, structural, civil and specialist teams.
• Review engineering deliverables including calculations, specifications, reports, drawings and BIM models.
• Lead technical assurance, design reviews, risk management and value engineering.
• Oversee project performance across quality, programme, resources and budget.
• Build client relationships and lead technical meetings and workshops.
• Champion sustainable design, BIM and data-led delivery.
• Mentor and develop MEP teams and support knowledge sharing.
• Support bids, fee proposals and business development opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Mentoring

Project governance

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, building services or relevant engineering

Tools

BIM software

Design automation tools

Job description

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Mott MacDonald is a £1.2 billion management, engineering and development consultancy with 16,000 staff and a global reach spanning six continents. Our network of 180 principal offices in 140 countries gives us local market insight backed by world class expertise to deliver excellence for every client.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate and take positive steps to create an inclusive culture. At Mott MacDonald, we are committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We have a collegiate and collaborative culture which values equality and diversity, and we take proactive steps to create an inclusive workplace.

About the role:

We are looking for a Senior Principal MEP to provide technical and project leadership across major building developments in Saudi Arabia.

This is an opportunity to take a leading role in the delivery of complex multidisciplinary MEP solutions, working closely with clients, architects, contractors, authorities and our wider engineering teams. You will bring together strong technical expertise with project leadership, helping us deliver coordinated, sustainable and commercially successful outcomes.

Key responsibilities and duties are listed, but not limited to, the below:

• Lead multidisciplinary mechanical, electrical and public health (MEP) engineering delivery across major projects.
• Provide technical leadership and governance, ensuring designs meet client requirements, applicable codes, standards and authority requirements.
• Lead multidisciplinary coordination with architectural, structural, civil and specialist teams.
• Review and provide technical oversight of engineering deliverables, including calculations, specifications, reports, drawings, BIM models and technical submissions.
• Lead technical assurance, design reviews, risk management and value engineering.
• Oversee project performance across quality, programme, resources and budget.
• Build strong client relationships and lead technical meetings, workshops and presentations.
• Coordinate with Saudi authorities and utility providers to support technical approvals.
• Champion sustainable design, digital engineering, BIM and design automation.
• Lead, mentor and develop MEP teams, supporting knowledge sharing and technical capability.
• Support bids, fee proposals and business development opportunities.
• Work collaboratively with contractors, suppliers and specialist consultants to achieve coordinated, buildable and maintainable solutions.
• Promote sustainable and energy-efficient design, including decarbonisation, whole-life performance and appropriate low‑carbon technologies.
• Champion BIM, digital engineering, design automation and consistent data‑led delivery to improve coordination, quality and efficiency.
• Lead, mentor and develop multidisciplinary MEP teams, supporting technical capability, succession planning, knowledge sharing and professional development.
• Support bids, fee proposals, project planning, technical submissions and the identification of new opportunities.
• Promote a positive culture of safety, quality, inclusion, collaboration, ethical behaviour and continuous improvement.

Candidate specifications:

• A degree in mechanical, electrical, building services or a relevant engineering discipline.
• Significant experience delivering multidisciplinary MEP solutions for complex buildings or infrastructure projects.
• Strong technical knowledge of building services engineering and multidisciplinary interfaces.
• Experience leading engineering teams and coordinating multiple disciplines and stakeholders.
• Good understanding of project delivery, technical assurance, programme, risk and commercial considerations.
• Experience working with clients, contractors, consultants and approving authorities.
• Knowledge of Saudi Arabian or wider Middle East authority requirements and approval processes.
• Experience with BIM and digital engineering tools and workflows.
• Strong communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Chartered Engineer status or equivalent professional registration.
• Experience delivering major projects in Saudi Arabia or the wider Middle East.
• Experience with residential, mixed‑use, commercial or other major building developments.

Our benefits vary by country and are subject to eligibility and local policy. We’ll confirm the details relevant to you as part of the offer process.

• Annual leave in line with local policy (competitive within the market).
• Maternity leave above and beyond local provisions and paternity leave provisions where applicable
• Professional membership/ institution subscription support
• Medical insurance and life insurance as per local plan (standard and enhanced coverage may vary by country and policy).
• Learning and career development through project variety, technical networks and structured development opportunities.
• An inclusive culture: we’re committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.
• Rewards and bonuses: we are owned by our people (no external investors) and through our employee ownership model success is shared through annual bonus opportunities and longer‑term participation as your career grows (subject to local plan, eligibility and business performance)