Senior Testing & Commissioning Lead — Infrastructure Handover

WSP in the Middle East; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in the Middle East is seeking a Senior Testing, Commissioning & Completion Manager in Riyadh to lead testing, commissioning, and handover for a major infrastructure project. You will head the PMCM team, ensure regulatory and client requirements are met, and secure safe, efficient completion and asset handover.

The role demands 15+ years in testing/commissioning and 7+ years in senior leadership, with strong experience across utilities, SCADA, and integrated control systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, or related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in testing, commissioning, and project completion on large infrastructure.
• Minimum 7 years in a senior management or leadership role.
• Proven PMCM/consultancy experience delivering complex infrastructure projects.
• Strong experience with utilities, water and wastewater, roads, substations, SCADA, and asset handover.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage testing, commissioning, system completion, integration, and handover activities.
• Coordinate with contractors, authorities, and client representatives for project delivery.
• Review and approve commissioning documentation and handover packages.
• Monitor progress, identify risks, and implement corrective actions.
• Witness FAT, SAT, and integrated systems testing; ensure operational readiness.
• Lead defect management, punch-list closeout, and asset handover to operations.
• Provide technical leadership to multidisciplinary commissioning teams.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, or related Engineering

Tools

SCADA

Integrated control systems

Job description

WSP in the Middle East is seeking a Senior Testing, Commissioning & Completion Manager in Riyadh to lead testing, commissioning, and handover for a major infrastructure project. You will head the PMCM team, ensure regulatory and client requirements are met, and secure safe, efficient completion and asset handover.

The role demands 15+ years in testing/commissioning and 7+ years in senior leadership, with strong experience across utilities, SCADA, and integrated control systems.