Job description

The Senior MEP Manager will lead and oversee all Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) design coordination, construction supervision, installation, testing, commissioning, and handover activities across major infrastructure projects in Riyadh. Working within WSP's PMCM team, the role is responsible for ensuring MEP systems are delivered safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project specifications, quality standards, client requirements, and regulatory obligations.

• Lead the planning, coordination, review, and execution of all MEP works across the project lifecycle.
• Lead and oversee MEP equipment procurement, expediting, delivery tracking, and logistics coordination, ensuring timely availability of materials and equipment in line with project schedules and construction milestones.
• Manage contractors, consultants, and stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of MEP systems and infrastructure.
• Review and approve MEP designs, shop drawings, material submittals, method statements, and technical proposals.
• 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.
• Coordinate interfaces between MEP disciplines and civil, structural, utility, and infrastructure works.
• Identify project risks, technical challenges, and construction issues, implementing mitigation and corrective actions where required.
• Ensure effective management of project schedules, progress reporting, inspections, and quality assurance processes.
• Support client and stakeholder coordination, providing technical guidance and leadership throughout project delivery.
• Manage defect resolution, snagging activities, and final handover documentation.

• 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.
• 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.
• Previous experience in Saudi Arabia or the GCC region is highly desirable.
• Strong leadership, communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.

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Preferred candidate

Years of experience

5+ years

Degree

Bachelor's degree / higher diploma