Job description
Role Overview
AtkinsRéalis is seeking an experienced Mechanical Inspector to support construction supervision and quality assurance activities for major high-rise residential, commercial, hospitality, mixed-use, and large-scale building developments in Madinah, Saudi Arabia.
Company Overview
AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together with industry partners, clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we engineer a better future for our planet and its people.
Role Purpose
The successful candidate will be responsible for inspecting mechanical works, ensuring compliance with approved drawings, specifications, quality standards, and regulatory requirements throughout construction, testing, commissioning, and handover phases.
Key Responsibilities
Inspection & Compliance
- Conduct inspections of mechanical installations to ensure compliance with approved drawings, project specifications, and applicable codes and standards.
- Verify that materials and equipment installed on site are approved and conform to project requirements.
- Review Inspection Requests (IRs) submitted by contractors and perform timely inspections.
- Verify installation of pumps, chillers, AHUs, FCUs, cooling towers, ventilation systems, generators interfaces, and associated equipment.
- Inspect pipework installations, supports, insulation, valves, and mechanical accessories.
Quality Assurance & Defect Management
- Monitor mechanical construction activities and identify quality issues, defects, or non-conformances.
- Ensure corrective actions are implemented and verified before work approval.
- Ensure all work is completed in accordance with approved quality procedures and contract requirements.
Documentation & Planning Review
- Review contractor method statements and Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) related to mechanical works.
- Maintain inspection records, site reports, punch lists, and quality documentation.
- Review as-built documentation and operation and maintenance manuals.
Coordination & Stakeholder Management
- Coordinate inspections with QA/QC teams, contractors, consultants, and project stakeholders.
- Report progress, deficiencies, and inspection findings to senior engineers and project management.
- Assist in resolving site-related technical issues and construction discrepancies.
Testing, Commissioning & Handover
- Support testing, commissioning, and final acceptance activities.
- Participate in snagging, de-snagging, and handover inspections.
Health, Safety & Environment
- Monitor compliance with health, safety, and environmental requirements during mechanical works.
Qualifications & Experience
- Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or a related discipline.
- 5 to 10 years of professional experience in mechanical inspection and construction supervision.
- Minimum 3 years of experience on high-rise and large-scale building projects.
- Experience working with consultants, PMCs, contractors, or developers.
- Experience in construction, testing, commissioning, and project handover activities.
- Previous Saudi Arabia or GCC experience is highly preferred.
- Certification in Mechanical Inspection or Quality Control is preferred.
- Registration with the Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE) is an advantage.
- ASHRAE, CIBSE, or relevant MEP certifications are desirable.
- Knowledge of testing and commissioning procedures is preferred.
Skills & Competencies
- Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, shop drawings, specifications, and technical submittals.
- Familiarity with inspection procedures, testing protocols, and construction quality standards.
Additional Information
Employment Type
- Worker Type: Employee
- Job Type: Regular
Benefits
- Tax-free salary.
- Life insurance coverage.
- Medical insurance.
- Annual leave balance.
- Company gratuity scheme.
- Discretionary bonus program.
- Annual flight contribution.
- Transportation and housing allowances.
- Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.