Lead Field Engineer - Mechanical

Testing and Handover

• Witness factory acceptance tests, site acceptance tests, pressure testing, flushing, balancing, and commissioning activities.
• Monitor Testing, Adjusting and Balancing activities for HVAC systems.
• Manage snagging, de-snagging, integrated system testing, operational readiness, and handover.
• Support training and knowledge transfer for operations and maintenance teams.

Reporting and Leadership

• Coordinate with project controls and commercial teams on progress reporting, variation assessments, and technical claims evaluation.
• Participate in progress meetings, technical workshops, coordination meetings, and client presentations.
• Prepare technical reports, progress summaries, inspection records, and management presentations.
• Mentor and develop junior mechanical engineers and inspectors.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized university.
• Minimum 12 years of overall experience in mechanical engineering, construction, and site supervision.
• Minimum 7 years in a lead mechanical supervision role on major building developments.
• Experience with large-scale buildings, convention centers, hotels, resorts, mixed-use developments, commercial complexes, airports, or hospitality projects.
• Extensive Site Supervision Consultancy, PMC, or Engineering Consultancy experience.
• Experience reviewing mechanical shop drawings, material submittals, method statements, and testing documentation.

Technical Requirements

• Strong expertise in HVAC, chilled water, district cooling, ventilation, plumbing, drainage, firefighting, fuel systems, and mechanical infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of ASHRAE, NFPA, SMACNA, IPC, BS, and relevant Saudi regulations.
• Experience with testing, commissioning, TAB activities, and integrated building systems handover.
• Strong understanding of QA/QC procedures, inspection methodologies, and construction best practices.
• Experience coordinating with authorities, operators, facility management teams, and utility providers.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, engineering software, and project management systems.
• Fluency in English is required; Arabic language skills are advantageous.

Preferred Qualifications

• A master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or Project Management is preferred.
• Professional Engineer, Chartered Engineer, PMP, or equivalent professional certification is highly desirable.
• Previous project experience in Saudi Arabia or the GCC region is highly preferred.
• Familiarity with BMS, District Cooling Systems, Energy Management Systems, and smart building technologies is required as relevant project experience.

Rewards and Benefits

• Benefits include tax-free salary, life insurance, medical insurance, annual leave, gratuity, discretionary bonus, annual flight contribution, and transportation and housing allowances.
• An employee wellbeing program provides access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.

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