CHARTERED MECHANICAL ENGINEER

CHARTERED MECHANICAL ENGINEER

Up to £85,000 NET + Luxury Accommodation + Full Relocation Package

ITAS is supporting the appointment of an experienced Chartered Mechanical Engineer to join the Engineering & Assurance function of a major long-term government defence construction programme.

This is a senior, HQ-based technical position focused on Mechanical Building Services design assurance, contractor design review and engineering compliance across major facilities and infrastructure projects.

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

THE ROLE

The successful candidate will provide specialist mechanical engineering assurance throughout the detailed design and delivery process.

This is not a traditional full-time site supervision role. The position is primarily based at programme headquarters in Riyadh and will involve reviewing and challenging contractor design output, resolving technical issues and ensuring that mechanical systems comply with project requirements, specifications and recognised engineering standards.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

•         Review mechanical construction drawings, design calculations, shop drawings and technical documentation.

•         Review and assess material submittals, Requests for Information (RFIs) and contractor technical proposals.

•         Carry out mechanical design assurance and verify compliance with approved design intent, project specifications and applicable codes and standards.

•         Review HVAC, plumbing, fire protection and associated Mechanical Building Services systems.

•         Identify technical risks, design inconsistencies and areas of non-compliance.

•         Provide clear technical recommendations and support engineering decision-making.

•         Monitor contractor detailed design progress and support the resolution of technical issues affecting programme delivery.

•         Prepare technical queries, engineering assurance reports, observation notes and support the resolution of non-conformances.

•         Coordinate with Electrical, Civil/Structural, Architectural and other engineering disciplines.

•         Work closely with engineering leadership, contractors, consultants, suppliers and programme stakeholders.

ABOUT YOU

We are looking for a technically strong Chartered Mechanical Engineer with a background in Mechanical Building Services, MEP design, design review or technical assurance.

Essential requirements include:

•         Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline.

•         Chartered Engineer status – CEng.

•         Strong Mechanical Building Services / MEP engineering experience.

•         Strong HVAC design and technical review capability.

•         Experience in design assurance, design review, technical assurance or design management.

•         Experience reviewing calculations, drawings, shop drawings, material submittals and RFIs.

•         Good working knowledge of relevant standards and guidance, including CIBSE, ASHRAE, NFPA and British Standards.

•         Minimum five years of relevant professional mechanical engineering experience.

•         Strong written and verbal communication skills.

•         Ability to operate confidently within multidisciplinary engineering and contractor environments.

Previous experience in Saudi Arabia or elsewhere in the GCC would be advantageous, but is not essential.

THE PACKAGE

The programme offers a highly attractive tax-free package designed to support full relocation to Saudi Arabia:

•         Highly competitive salary/package – up to £85,000 NET per annum

•         Luxury accommodation provided completely free of charge – approximate value £4,000 per month

•         Full Saudi visa sponsorship

•         Relocation flight to Riyadh

•         Travel allowance

•         Platinum-level private healthcare insurance

•         Additional Saudi-based benefits and allowances

This represents an opportunity to combine a senior technical position on a major long-term programme with a highly competitive tax-free international package.

RELOCATION

The position is based in Riyadh and requires full relocation to Saudi Arabia.

Full mobilisation and relocation support will be provided to the successful candidate.

SECURITY & PROGRAMME ELIGIBILITY

Due to the nature of the programme, the appointment is subject to programme-specific security clearance and eligibility requirements. Further details will be discussed with suitable candidates during the selection process.

APPLICATION

Please apply through LinkedIn with an up-to-date CV.

Suitable candidates will be contacted directly by ITAS for an initial confidential discussion regarding the position, programme, package and relocation arrangements.