Job description

Overview

KEO is a creative enterprise, where innovation is a way of life. We are uniquely resourced with end-to-end services to take clients from inspiration – through conceptualization – to realization of planning, design or project delivery in the built and natural environments. For over 60 years we’ve led with vision, contributing to many of the world’s most ambitious projects, iconic places, remarkable experiences and prosperous communities.

As a highly integrated and agile AEP/PMCM firm, KEO is recognized by ENR as one of the Top 225 International Design Firms and one of the Top 20 International PM/CM Firms. We are also ranked by World Architecture as the 57th largest global architecture firm and the #1 Firm in the Middle East Region in their 2023 WA100 Survey.

We invite you to join us. Why?

When you join KEO, you’ll discover more than just a job – you’ll find a supportive environment that fosters your professional development through internal global mobility and career development and does so within a culture that supports company-wide health and well-being through on-demand counselling services and regular workplace clinics. You will be invited to celebrate community events such as sports days, fun-runs, in-house sports teams and beach clean ups. In addition to your competitive package and benefits you will have access to a suite of policies that include hybrid working arrangements, individual athletic sponsorship, study assistance sponsorship, employee referral rewards, mentoring and coaching programs and extensive in-house on demand learning courses. 

Our newest opportunity is for a talented Mechanical Engineer to join our award-winning team based in Riyadh, KSA.

This critical role will be responsible for maintaining communication with the client’s site engineers on all project-related issues, and reviewing and implementing mechanical contract drawings and building specifications.

We envisage success in this role to include:

• Lead and manage all mechanical engineering activities under the PMC scope of services.
• Oversee mechanical systems, including HVAC, plumbing, drainage, fire protection (mechanical components), and specialist systems relevant to hospitality and residential developments.
• Review and manage mechanical design submissions, calculations, specifications, and technical reports.
• Coordinate closely with architectural, structural, electrical, civil, and infrastructure teams to ensure fully integrated building systems.
• Manage and review the performance of mechanical design consultants and contractors.
• Liaise with local authorities, utility providers, and relevant stakeholders to support approvals and regulatory compliance.
• Monitor technical quality, risks, and constructability, with consideration for waterfront and coastal environmental conditions where applicable.
• Support construction activities by responding to technical queries, reviewing shop drawings, and ensuring compliance with approved designs.
• Provide leadership, mentoring, and technical guidance to mechanical engineering teams.

To be successful in this dynamic opportunity, we envision that your career journey to date will include:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (Master’s degree preferred).

  
  

• Minimum 20+ years of professional experience, with extensive involvement in residential and mixed-use developments.

  
  

• Mandatory consultancy experience, preferably within a PMC or design management role.

  
  

• Proven experience delivering mechanical systems for hospitality, residential, and mixed-use developments.

  
  

• Experience in waterfront or coastal developments is highly desirable, including exposure to corrosion control, environmental conditions, or specialist systems.

  
  

• Strong technical knowledge, coordination skills, and stakeholder management capabilities.

  
  

Preferred candidate

Years of experience

No experience required

Degree

Bachelor's degree / higher diploma