Mechanical Site Engineer (Aviation Experience)

About the role

Egis is looking for an experienced Mechanical Site Engineer to support its PMC team in supervising and coordinating mechanical construction for a major aviation project in Riyadh. The engineer monitors installation, inspection, testing, commissioning and handover of mechanical systems, ensuring compliance with approved designs, specifications, codes and standards, and coordinates interfaces with architectural, structural, electrical, ICT, ELV, fire protection and other specialist systems.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise the contractor's mechanical installation works against approved drawings, specifications, method statements, ITPs and project requirements.
• Conduct regular site inspections and review shop drawings, material submittals, RFIs, method statements and other submissions.
• Monitor progress, identify issues and interface conflicts, and coordinate their resolution.
• Supervise HVAC, plumbing and firefighting systems and coordinate their integration with the project BMS.
• Witness inspections, testing, factory and site acceptance, and testing and commissioning; review T&C procedures, plans and results.
• Support snagging, final inspections, completion and handover, and review O&M manuals, as-built drawings, warranties and test certificates.
• Coordinate mechanical works in airside and landside, and ensure construction does not affect existing operations.
• Support ORAT activities and take part in progress, technical and coordination meetings.
• Prepare inspection reports, progress updates and other PMC documentation, and coordinate with the PMC Project Manager, MEP, QA/QC, HSE, planning and commercial teams.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in mechanical construction supervision, preferably on major building, infrastructure or aviation projects; airport/aviation experience highly preferred.
• Experience in PMC, consultancy, client representative or construction supervision roles.
• Knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, firefighting and mechanical equipment, and of testing, commissioning, snagging and handover.
• Good knowledge of international standards, codes and specifications; airport operational, safety and security requirements are an advantage.
• PMP certification is a plus.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Aconex and MS Office.
• Excellent written and verbal English; Arabic is a plus.
• Strong communication, coordination, reporting and problem-solving skills.