Senior Resident Engineer - MEP

Atkins Realis Group; Medina; On-site; SAR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Atkins Realis Group is seeking a Senior Resident Engineer MEP to act as the on-site lead for Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing works on major projects in Saudi Arabia. You will manage contractors, supervise site activities, coordinate interfaces, and ensure delivery within schedule, budget, quality, and safety objectives.

You will provide technical leadership across HVAC, electrical power, ELV, plumbing, fire protection, and utility infrastructure, while coordinating with

Qualifications

• Minimum 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 Saudi Arabia (KSA) or GCC.
• Experience with large-scale developments such as commercial, mixed-use, social/educational, high-rise and related infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all site-based MEP construction activities from mobilization through testing, commissioning and handover.
• Ensure MEP installations comply with approved drawings, specifications, local regulations and international standards.
• Monitor construction progress and proactively resolve technical, commercial and execution challenges.
• Review contractor methodologies, work plans, material submissions, shop drawings and commissioning procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Project management

Site supervision

Problem solving

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) / CEng or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit/BIM

Navisworks

Primavera P6

MS Office

Job description

Job Description

Overview The Senior Resident Engineer MEP will act as the senior on-site representative for all Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) works ensuring delivery in accordance with project specifications, quality standards, contractual requirements and applicable Saudi codes and regulations. The role involves managing contractors, supervising site activities, coordinating multidisciplinary interfaces and ensuring projects are successfully delivered within schedule, budget, quality and safety objectives. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership across large-scale building, infrastructure, mixed-use, transportation, aviation, healthcare, hospitality or industrial developments and serve as the key liaison between the Client, Design Consultants, Contractors and Authorities.

Your role

Project Delivery & Site Supervision

• Lead and oversee all site-based MEP construction activities from mobilization through testing, commissioning and handover.
• Ensure MEP installations comply with approved drawings, specifications, local regulations and international standards.
• Monitor construction progress and proactively identify 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 including civil, structural, architectural and infrastructure works.

Engineering & Technical Leadership

• Provide expert technical guidance on HVAC, electrical power systems, ELV systems, plumbing, fire protection and utility infrastructure.
• Review design modifications, technical queries, RFIs, value engineering proposals and construction change requests.
• Lead technical reviews and drive effective resolution of site-related engineering issues.
• Ensure constructability reviews and design compliance throughout project execution.

Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Verify that all MEP works meet project quality requirements and applicable standards.
• Conduct inspections, audits and witness testing activities.
• Review inspection requests, NCRs, corrective actions and quality reports.
• Ensure contractor compliance with quality management systems and approved procedures.

Testing, Commissioning & Handover

• Oversee testing and commissioning activities for all MEP systems.
• Monitor integrated system testing and operational readiness programs.
• Review and approve commissioning documentation, OHM manuals, training records and handover packages.
• Support successful project close-out and client acceptance.

Contract Administration

• Monitor contractor performance against contractual obligations.
• Review progress reports, claims, variations and extension-of-time submissions.
• Support commercial and contractual discussions related to MEP works.
• Ensure effective risk identification and mitigation throughout project delivery.

Health Safety & Environmental Management

• Promote a strong safety culture across all project stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with project HSE requirements and Saudi regulatory standards.
• Lead safety inspections and support incident investigations when required.
• Monitor contractor adherence to environmental and sustainability requirements.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or a related discipline. Master's Degree is advantageous. Professional Engineer (PE), CEng, or equivalent professional registration. PMP certification preferred. Membership of recognized professional institutions (CIBSE, IMechE, IEEE, IET, ASHRAE, PMI, etc.). Previous experience working in Saudi Arabia or the GCC region. Experience within a PMC/Engineering Consultancy environment overseeing contractors on behalf of clients.

Professional Experience

Minimum 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. Proven experience with large-scale developments such as:

• Commercial and mixed-use developments
• Social and Educational developments
• High-rise developments
• Related infrastructure

Technical Expertise

• HVAC systems
• Electrical power distribution systems
• Substations and utility interfaces
• ELV and ICT systems
• Fire protection and life safety systems
• Plumbing and drainage systems
• Building Management Systems (BMS)
• Testing, commissioning, and handover processes

Regulatory Knowledge

• Strong understanding of Saudi Arabian construction practices and regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge of SBC (Saudi Building Code), SEC requirements, Civil Defense regulations, and international standards such as ASHRAE, NFPA, IEC, IEEE, SMACNA, and British Standards.

Leadership Competencies

• Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams in complex project environments.
• Strong stakeholder management and client-facing capabilities.
• Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining quality and delivery objectives.
• Strong report-writing and presentation skills.

Software Skills

• AutoCAD
• Revit/BIM platforms
• Navisworks
• Primavera P6
• Microsoft Office Suite