Mechanical & HVAC Engineer - Construction Supervision Consultant

Position objective

Design and submittal review

• Review and approve mechanical detailed designs, IFC drawings, shop drawings, and as-built drawings.
• Review and approve method statements, material approval requests, ITPs, and prequalification documents before work or procurement starts.

Installation and inspection

• Supervise HVAC, plumbing, drainage, and firefighting installation in factory-built modules and on site during module erection and external infrastructure works.
• Inspect service connections, ductwork, piping, and pumping; respond to material and work inspection requests at agreed hold and witness points.
• Accept compliant work or return noncompliant deliveries and work for rectification.

Testing and commissioning

• Witness FAT for mechanical equipment such as pumps and chillers, and SAT after installation.
• Witness mechanical testing, air and water balancing, and pre-commissioning and commissioning of HVAC, firefighting, and plumbing systems.
• Verify water-based fire protection against applicable codes, including NFPA 13, 14, and 20, and verify smoke-control and stairwell pressurisation systems.
• Witness fire-alarm and ELV integrated cause-and-effect testing and verify life-safety functions against Civil Defense requirements.
• Review commissioning plans, procedures, and O&M manuals; oversee mechanical completion and punch-list close-out.

Quality, coordination, and reporting

• Raise SORs and NCRs for nonconforming work, coordinate interfaces with electrical, low-current, and civil disciplines, and track close-out to verification.
• Review mechanical quantities and payment applications as the first check before PMC review.
• Maintain inspection records and as-built verification and provide daily, weekly, and monthly reporting input to the Project Manager.

Qualifications and experience

• Accredited bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering and registration or eligibility with the Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE).
• At least 8 years of mechanical construction-supervision experience covering HVAC, plumbing, drainage, and firefighting on building or infrastructure projects.
• Working knowledge of design and installation, including review of HVAC load calculations, drawings, and models.
• Practical command of method statements, material and work inspection requests, ITPs, and prequalification documents.
• Modular, prefabricated, or precast construction or DfMA experience is an advantage.
• Primavera P6, Aconex, and AutoCAD fluency and ability to adopt consultant in-house systems.
• Saudi or GCC supervision experience and SBC and Civil Defense knowledge are highly preferred.
• Good written and spoken English; Arabic is an advantage; PE accreditation is preferred.

Location and travel

• Role is based across multiple cities in Saudi Arabia, and some travel may be required.