Senior MEP Manager

Role Overview

Senior MEP Manager at WSP Middle East, based in Riyadh. Lead and oversee all Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing design coordination, construction supervision, installation, testing, commissioning, and handover activities across major infrastructure projects.

Role Purpose

Ensure MEP systems are delivered safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project specifications, quality standards, client requirements, and regulatory obligations within WSP's PMCM team.

Key Responsibilities

Planning & Coordination

• Lead the planning, coordination, review, and execution of all MEP works across the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate interfaces between MEP disciplines and civil, structural, utility, and infrastructure works.
• Ensure effective management of project schedules, progress reporting, inspections, and quality assurance processes.

Procurement & Logistics

• Lead and oversee MEP equipment procurement, expediting, delivery tracking, and logistics coordination.
• Ensure timely availability of materials and equipment in line with project schedules and construction milestones.

Design & Technical Review

• Review and approve MEP designs, shop drawings, material submittals, method statements, and technical proposals.

Construction Supervision & Quality

• Monitor construction activities to ensure compliance with project specifications, codes, quality standards, and health and safety requirements.
• Oversee the installation, testing, commissioning, and operational handover of all MEP systems.

Stakeholder & Contractor Management

• Manage contractors, consultants, and stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of MEP systems and infrastructure.
• Support client and stakeholder coordination, providing technical guidance and leadership throughout project delivery.

Risk Management & Problem-Solving

• Identify project risks, technical challenges, and construction issues, implementing mitigation and corrective actions where required.

Handover & Closeout

• Manage defect resolution, snagging activities, and final handover documentation.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Building Services, or related Engineering discipline.
• Minimum 15 years of experience managing MEP works on large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Minimum 7 years in a senior managerial or leadership role.
• Proven PMCM/Consultancy experience on major infrastructure, utilities, transportation, roads, airports, water, wastewater, or smart city developments.
• Previous experience in Saudi Arabia or the GCC region is highly desirable.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of HVAC, electrical distribution, substations, power systems, plumbing, firefighting, ELV, SCADA, and building services systems.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams, contractors, and stakeholder interfaces.
• Strong leadership, communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.