Lead Field Engineer - Mechanical

Role Overview

Lead Field Engineer - Mechanical at AtkinsRéalis, based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. You will lead and oversee all mechanical engineering supervision activities for a major site supervision consultancy project, supervising the installation, testing, commissioning, and handover of mechanical systems across convention centers, hotels, resorts, mixed-use developments, and large-scale commercial facilities.

Company Overview

AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization that connects people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. The company works with industry partners and clients through a global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Role Purpose

To provide technical leadership and mechanical engineering supervision across the full construction lifecycle, ensuring compliance with approved designs, specifications, quality standards, safety requirements, and contractual obligations while managing a team of mechanical engineers and inspectors and coordinating with project stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Supervision & Team Leadership

• Lead and manage all mechanical site supervision activities throughout the construction lifecycle.
• Supervise and coordinate a team of mechanical field engineers, inspectors, and specialist consultants.
• Mentor and develop junior mechanical engineers and inspectors to maintain high engineering and supervision standards.
• Participate in progress meetings, technical workshops, coordination meetings, and client presentations.

Design & Technical Review

• Ensure all mechanical works are executed in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, project requirements, and applicable codes and standards.
• Review and recommend approval of contractor shop drawings, material submittals, method statements, and technical submissions.
• Lead the review and resolution of Requests for Information (RFIs), technical queries, and construction-related issues.
• Verify compliance with international standards, local regulations, and manufacturer recommendations.

Installation & Systems Monitoring

• Monitor installation of HVAC systems, chilled water networks, district cooling interfaces, ventilation systems, plumbing and drainage systems, firefighting systems, LPG systems, fuel systems, and specialist mechanical equipment.
• Review contractor work schedules and monitor progress against approved project milestones.
• Coordinate mechanical interfaces with architectural, structural, electrical, ICT, fire and life safety, and specialist systems.
• Monitor contractor performance, productivity, and resource allocation to ensure efficient project execution.

Quality Assurance & Inspections

• Conduct site inspections and audits to verify workmanship quality and compliance with project requirements.
• Ensure compliance with Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) procedures and inspection requirements.
• Witness factory acceptance tests (FAT), site acceptance tests (SAT), pressure testing, flushing, balancing, and commissioning activities.
• Monitor Testing, Adjusting and Balancing (TAB) activities for HVAC systems.

Project Coordination & Reporting

• Coordinate with project controls and commercial teams regarding progress reporting, variation assessments, and technical claims evaluation.
• Identify construction challenges, technical risks, and interface issues and develop mitigation measures.
• Prepare technical reports, progress summaries, inspection records, and management presentations.
• Coordinate with authorities, operators, facility management teams, and utility providers.

Health, Safety & Environment

• Ensure Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) requirements are effectively implemented across all mechanical activities.

Handover & Commissioning

• Manage snagging, de-snagging, integrated system testing, operational readiness, and handover activities.
• Support training and knowledge transfer activities for operations and maintenance teams.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized university.
• Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or Project Management is preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE), Chartered Engineer, PMP, or equivalent professional certification is highly desirable.
• Minimum 12+ years of overall professional experience in mechanical engineering, construction, and site supervision.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in a lead mechanical supervision role on major building developments.
• Proven experience in large-scale buildings, convention centers, hotels, resorts, mixed-use developments, commercial complexes, airports, or hospitality projects.
• Extensive experience within Site Supervision Consultancy, PMC, or Engineering Consultancy environments.
• Demonstrated experience in testing, commissioning, TAB activities, and integrated building systems handover.
• Experience coordinating with authorities, operators, facility management teams, and utility providers.
• Previous experience working on projects in Saudi Arabia or the GCC region is highly preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong expertise in HVAC systems, chilled water systems, district cooling systems, ventilation, plumbing, drainage, firefighting, fuel systems, and mechanical infrastructure.
• Experience reviewing mechanical shop drawings, material submittals, method statements, and testing documentation.
• Strong knowledge of international standards including ASHRAE, NFPA, SMACNA, IPC, BS, and relevant Saudi regulations.
• Familiarity with Building Management Systems (BMS), District Cooling Systems, Energy Management Systems, and smart building technologies.
• Strong understanding of QA/QC procedures, inspection methodologies, and construction best practices.
• Excellent leadership, communication, technical reporting, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, engineering software, and project management systems.
• Fluency in English is required; Arabic language skills are advantageous.

Additional Information

Contract & Employment

• Employee type: Regular
• Job type: Employee

Benefits

• Tax-free salary.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Medical insurance.
• Annual leave balance.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Annual flight contribution.
• Transportation & housing allowances.
• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.