MEP Engineer

Act as the main contractor's MEP focal point on site, managing and coordinating the appointed MEP subcontractors across HVAC, electrical, plumbing, drainage, firefighting, fire alarm and ELV. Review the MEP subcontractor's scope, method statements, mobilisation plan and resource loading, and hold them accountable for manpower, productivity and programme commitments. Monitor MEP subcontractor progress against the master programme, issue look-ahead requirements and delay notices, and drive recovery plans where slippage occurs. Coordinate MEP works with civil, structural, façade and finishing trades -services routing, builder's work openings, sleeves and inserts and manage the site MEP coordination meetings. Review and comment on the subcontractor's shop drawings, coordinated services layouts and material submittals before submission to the consultant, and track approvals to closure. Ensure MEP works comply with the Saudi Building Code (SBC) and with the requirements of Civil Defence, the electricity and water authorities and the municipality. Apply the international standards commonly -ASHRAE, NFPA, SMACNA, IEC / BS . Manage RFIs and technical queries between the subcontractor, consultant and design team, and resolve site constraints and design gaps as they arise. Track subcontractor procurement, material submittals and long-lead deliveries against the programme and verify delivered material against approved submittals. Enforce the project quality plan on the subcontractor's work. Witness and monitor pre-commissioning, testing carried out by the subcontractor and specialist vendors. Ensure the subcontractor delivers the complete handover package -as-built drawings, O&M manuals, test and commissioning records, warranties and authority approvals. Verify subcontractor measured quantities, monthly progress claims and variation submissions against work executed and contract rates. Identify, price and submit MEP site variations and additional works to the client, and maintain the variation register and supporting records. Enforce Casais and Saudi HSE requirements on all MEP activities. Issue daily, weekly and monthly MEP progress reports. Represent the MEP works in site meetings with the client, consultant and authorities, and maintain complete site records and correspondence. Support the estimation team during new tenders with MEP quantity take-offs, scope reviews and verification of tender BOQ quantities. Assist in preparing MEP enquiry packages and technical scopes of work, and in the technical levelling and comparison of subcontractor and supplier offers. .

Desired Candidate Profile

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering. 10 – 12 years of experience with MEP contracting companies, including a solid track record of project delivery in the Saudi Arabia. Proven experience with a main contractor managing and coordinating MEP subcontractors on site; previous experience with an MEP subcontractor is an advantage. Experience on commercial and residential building projects. Completed at least two full project cycles in a lead MEP site role. Sound working knowledge of the Saudi Building Code and the local authority approval process. Hands-on experience in MEP material take-off and in building up and applying MEP unit rates, with exposure to tender and estimation support. Comfortable working from drawings, specifications and BOQs; proficient in AutoCAD and MS Office. Good command of English. Valid Saudi driving license. Employment Type Full-time

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