Senior Site Electrical or Mechanical Engineer - Saudi

Senior Site Mechanical Engineer or Electrical Engineer

• **Location -Saudi Arabia**
• **SAR 35,000 per month (Tax-Free) + Accommodation Provided**
• **Rolling Contract**
• **Transferable Iqama Visa preferred**

Role Overview

Construction Oversight & Technical Assurance

• Monitor and supervise contractor activities within the Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering discipline to ensure compliance with approved drawings, specifications, standards, and project requirements.
• Conduct site inspections and surveillance activities to verify workmanship quality and adherence to engineering standards.
• Review contractor work methods, procedures, and site-generated documentation.
• Evaluate contractor proposals relating to schedules, resources, and construction methodologies.
• Ensure all mechanical installations are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the required quality standards.

Engineering Review & Compliance

• Review and assess mechanical design information, shop drawings, technical calculations, and construction documentation or Electrical if that's your discipline.
• Ensure all mechanical systems, materials, and equipment comply with project specifications and approved technical standards. Or Electrical if that's your discipline.
• Review, comment on, approve, or reject contractor material submittals and technical submissions.
• Monitor the implementation of approved changes and ensure accurate as-built documentation is maintained.

Testing, Commissioning & Handover

• Oversee and verify testing, commissioning, and performance validation activities for mechanical systems or Electrical.
• Coordinate with other engineering disciplines to ensure successful integrated commissioning.
• Review operation and maintenance manuals and handover documentation.
• Support the acceptance, completion, and handover of mechanical systems and installations.

Project Controls & Reporting

• Monitor site progress against approved schedules and project milestones.
• Identify project risks, issues, and opportunities, implementing mitigation measures where required.
• Prepare technical reports, inspection records, and progress updates for project management.
• Raise technical queries and provide engineering recommendations to resolve site-related issues.
• Support the management of observations, corrective actions, and non-conformance reports (NCRs).

Stakeholder Coordination

• Liaise with contractors, consultants, project teams, and other engineering disciplines to ensure effective project delivery.
• Attend project meetings, inspections, technical reviews, and coordination workshops.
• Provide technical guidance and support to project stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent recognised qualification. Or a degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent recognised qualification.
• Chartered Engineer, Incorporated Engineer, or equivalent professional accreditation preferred.
• Membership of a recognised engineering institution or professional body desirable.

Experience

• Minimum 10 years' Mechanical Engineering experience or 10 years Electrical Engineering experience.
• Proven site-based experience on major construction, infrastructure, industrial, facilities, aviation, defence, or utilities projects.
• Strong understanding of mechanical installation, testing, commissioning, and handover activities. or similar from an electrical bias.
• Experience reviewing designs, shop drawings, technical submittals, and contractor documentation.
• Sound knowledge of international engineering standards, quality systems, and construction best practices.
• Experience working within Saudi Arabia or the Middle East is advantageous.

Skills

• Strong leadership and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Excellent communication and reporting skills.
• Ability to work independently and make sound engineering decisions.
• Strong problem-solving and risk management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and standard engineering software applications.
• Ability to work effectively within multicultural project teams.

Safety, Health, Environment & Quality

• Demonstrate visible leadership in safety and promote a proactive safety culture.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, health, environmental, and quality requirements.
• Participate in inspections, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Identify and report hazards, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Support the achievement of project SHEQ objectives and performance targets.
• If you are an experienced Mechanical Engineer or Electrical Engineer with strong site supervision and construction delivery experience and are seeking your next international opportunity, we would like to hear from you.