
Red Sea Global
Engineer – MEP (Maintenance & Fit-Out)
- Permanent
- Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Experience 15 - 20 yrs
Job expiry date: 20/01/2026
Job overview
Date posted
06/12/2025
Location
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Salary
Undisclosed
Compensation
Comprehensive package + relocation
Job description
The role involves inspecting building systems daily, identifying defects, and initiating corrective actions across the Amaala Yacht Club facilities. Responsibilities include executing daily checklists, raising CAFM work requests, monitoring PPM and CM progress, and ensuring contractor compliance with KPIs and safety regulations. The engineer performs thermal scanning of equipment and building envelope, detects potential failures in HVAC and mechanical systems, and coordinates with the Civil Engineer to address issues. Duties also include overseeing FM service provider work, conducting spot checks, issuing NCRs when quality is below standards, preparing for MOI and Civil Defense inspections, performing internal system health checks, compiling and uploading regulatory documentation, and attending inspections with AMC specialists. The role manages minor new works and additions by preparing project documentation, procuring required materials, and executing projects in a timely manner. Technical expertise is required in electrical and mechanical/HVAC systems including MCCs, DBs, SMDBs, transformers, fans, motors, starter panels, VFDs, UPS, power networks, AHUs, CRAC units, pumps, and grease traps. The engineer must be capable of designing and leading in-house renovation work involving conduits, cabling, switches, light fixtures, HVAC refurbishments and mechanical equipment replacements. The position requires strong safety knowledge, experience in maintenance and fit-out of high-quality buildings such as hospitals, hospitality properties, or corporate headquarters, and the ability to lead multi-trade teams while handling multiple tasks under pressure.
Required skills
Key responsibilities
- Inspect building systems daily and complete daily checklists, raising CAFM work requests for anomalies
- Monitor PPM and CM progress and ensure work delivery meets agreed KPIs
- Recommend procurement of critical spare parts and consumables
- Conduct monthly thermal scanning of equipment and building envelope
- Identify HVAC and mechanical system failures or potential leaks and liaise with Civil Engineer for resolution
- Ensure all contractors and FM teams work under valid PTW and follow safety protocols
- Conduct night inspections and spot checks during PPM/CM works to ensure quality performance
- Issue NCRs when contractor performance is substandard
- Prepare for MOI and Civil Defense inspections, conduct internal testing, compile documentation and manage government portal submissions
- Attend government inspections with AMC specialists
- Prepare documentation for minor new works and additions & alterations
- Initiate materials procurement and ensure timely completion of MNW/A&A projects
- Lead in-house renovation work involving conduits, cabling, switches, fixtures and HVAC or mechanical equipment refurbishment
Experience & skills
- Hold a minimum Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
- Be able to understand electrical panel drawings
- Demonstrate extensive knowledge of electrical and mechanical/HVAC systems including MCCs, DBs, SMDBs, transformers, fans, motors, starter panels, VFDs, UPS, distribution networks, AHUs, CRAC units, pumps and grease traps
- Exhibit strong working knowledge of job site safety and ability to complete safety orientation
- Be able to design and lead in-house renovation work involving conduits, cabling, switches, lighting, HVAC and mechanical equipment
- Possess 15+ years of experience in maintenance and fit-out of high-quality buildings such as hospitals, hospitality buildings or corporate headquarters (construction experience not accepted)
- Show ability to lead teams of workers from multiple trade disciplines and nationalities
- Demonstrate politeness, courtesy and the ability to prioritize tasks under pressure
- Be proficient in basic computer systems and Autocad
- Show English language proficiency
- Exhibit excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills