Testing & Commissioning Engineer

Atkins Realis Group; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 240,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Atkins Realis Group in Saudi Arabia seeks a senior Testing & Commissioning Lead to manage activities across building systems from pre-commissioning to final handover. The role requires extensive experience with FAT, SAT, IST, and performance testing, coordinating with stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with industry standards and authority requirements.

The ideal candidate will bring 10–15 years of Testing & Commissioning expertise, experience on large high-rise developments, and GCC

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Building Services Engineering or related field.
• Master's degree preferred.
• SCE registration preferred.
• CCP, ACG, BCxP or equivalent certification highly desirable.
• PMP certification an advantage.
• LEED AP or sustainability certification beneficial.
• 10–15 years of professional experience in testing & commissioning of building systems.
• Minimum 5 years on major high-rise and large-scale building developments.
• Previous Saudi Arabia or GCC experience highly preferred.
• Experience with commissioning activities from construction completion through final handover.
• Experience working with consultants, PMCs, developers, contractors and facility management teams.
• Involvement in integrated systems testing and operational readiness programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage testing and commissioning activities across all building systems from pre-commissioning through final handover.
• Review and approve testing commissioning plans, procedures, method statements, and schedules.
• Coordinate with contractors, vendors, consultants, and specialist suppliers during commissioning.
• Develop and monitor commissioning schedules aligned with project milestones.
• Witness FAT, SAT, IST, and performance testing.
• Identify commissioning risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Monitor contractor performance and verify readiness for commissioning.
• Prepare weekly and monthly status reports on progress.
• Ensure compliance with specifications, standards, and authority requirements.
• Coordinate handover documentation and operator training.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder coordination

Planning & scheduling

Risk mitigation

Quality assurance

Operational readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or related engineering discipline

Master's degree in Engineering or Project Management

Professional registration with the Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE)

Certified Commissioning Professional (CCP)

ACG Certification

BCxP Certification

PMP Certification

LEED AP or sustainability-related certification

10 to 15 years of professional experience in Testing & Commissioning of building systems

Minimum 5 years of experience on major high-rise and large-scale building developments

Previous Saudi Arabia or GCC experience

Job description

Your role

Lead and manage testing and commissioning activities across all building systems from pre-commissioning through final handover Review and approve testing and commissioning plans procedures method statements and commissioning schedules Review contractor commissioning submissions test reports and startup procedures Ensure all testing and commissioning activities comply with project specifications international standards and authority requirements Coordinate with contractors vendors consultants and specialist suppliers during commissioning activities Develop and monitor commissioning schedules and ensure alignment with project milestones Witness Factory Acceptance Tests FAT Site Acceptance Tests SAT Integrated Systems Testing IST and Performance Testing Identify commissioning risks and implement mitigation strategies to achieve project completion targets Monitor contractor performance and verify readiness for commissioning activities Review and verify testing results balancing reports and performance validation records Conduct integrated systems testing to ensure proper interaction between building systems Support functional performance testing and operational readiness assessments Coordinate authority inspections and support approvals for occupancy and handover Ensure deficiency tracking punch-list management and timely closure of commissioning issues Monitor testing and commissioning progress and prepare weekly and monthly status reports Participate in project progress meetings technical workshops and handover reviews Review operation and maintenance manuals asset registers warranties and training documentation Coordinate facilities management handover requirements and operator training sessions Ensure compliance with sustainability requirements and energy-performance verification Support project closeout activities and final acceptance procedures

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Master's Degree in Engineering or Project Management is preferred.
• Professional registration with the Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE) is preferred.
• Certified Commissioning Professional (CCP), ACG, BCxP, or equivalent certification is highly desirable.
• PMP Certification is an advantage.
• LEED AP or sustainability-related certification is beneficial.
• 10 to 15 years of professional experience in Testing & Commissioning of building systems.
• Minimum 5 years of experience on major high-rise and large-scale building developments.
• Previous Saudi Arabia or GCC experience is highly preferred.
• Experience with commissioning activities from construction completion through final handover.
• Experience working with consultants, PMCs, developers, contractors, and facility management teams.
• Demonstrated involvement in integrated systems testing and operational readiness programs.