Senior Mechanical Engineer

Senior Mechanical Engineer Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Employment Type: Full-Time, On-Site Salary Range: SAR 10,000 – 13,000 per month Joining: Immediate availability is highly preferred Company Description SnagProperty Inspection Services LLC is a professional property inspection and engineering services company providing comprehensive inspection solutions for residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments. We specialize in property inspection, snagging and de-snagging, testing and commissioning (T&C), handover management, building condition assessments, technical due diligence, and project close-out support. Our team works closely with developers, property owners, consultants, contractors, and investors to identify defects, verify compliance, improve building quality, and support safe and successful project handovers. Role Description SnagProperty is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The Senior Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for inspecting, reviewing, and assessing mechanical systems across residential, commercial, and mixed-use projects. The role requires strong hands-on experience in HVAC, plumbing, drainage, firefighting, pumps, mechanical rooms, LPG systems, testing & commissioning, snagging, and project handover. The successful candidate will play a key technical role in identifying defects and non-compliance, reviewing technical documentation and drawings, monitoring corrective works, supporting testing and commissioning activities, and ensuring installations comply with project specifications, approved drawings, Saudi Building Code, and applicable international standards. Key Responsibilities • Conduct detailed inspections of mechanical systems, including HVAC, plumbing, drainage, firefighting, LPG, pumps, mechanical rooms, ventilation, and associated control systems. • Inspect installation quality, workmanship, functionality, accessibility, maintainability, and compliance with approved project requirements. • Verify contractor works against project specifications, IFC drawings, approved shop drawings, BOQ, approved materials, and applicable codes and standards. • Identify defects, incomplete works, non-compliance, and workmanship issues; prepare detailed snag lists and follow up through de-snagging until closure. • Review and support Testing & Commissioning (T&C) activities for mechanical systems and verify test results, commissioning records, and system performance. • Review method statements, inspection and test plans, testing procedures, commissioning plans, and related technical submissions. • Review mechanical shop drawings, coordination drawings, as-built drawings, material submittals, technical data sheets, O&M manuals, warranties, and project close-out documentation. • Identify coordination issues and potential clashes between mechanical, electrical, architectural, structural, and other building services. • Verify alignment between installed works, approved drawings, design intent, and actual site conditions. • Review contractor BOQs, variation orders (VOs), payment applications, quantities, and supporting technical documentation where required. • Provide clear technical comments and recommendations regarding defects, discrepancies, incomplete works, and proposed corrective actions. • Coordinate with contractors, consultants, suppliers, project managers, and client representatives to resolve technical and site-related issues. • Prepare professional inspection reports, snagging/de-snagging reports, T&C observations, technical assessments, progress reports, and project trackers. • Attend technical and progress meetings with clients, consultants, contractors, and other project stakeholders. • Monitor outstanding observations and corrective actions and follow up until satisfactory closure. • Support project planning, inspection scheduling, resource coordination, and prioritization of site activities. • Provide technical guidance and support to inspectors and junior engineers when required. • Contribute to the continuous improvement of SnagProperty’s inspection procedures, checklists, reporting standards, and technical methodologies. • Ensure all inspections and site activities comply with applicable health, safety, and environmental requirements and report unsafe practices or conditions. Qualifications & Experience • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized university. • Minimum 7–10 years of relevant experience in construction, MEP works, site supervision, inspection, testing & commissioning, project handover, or related engineering activities. • Strong practical knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, drainage, firefighting, pumps, ventilation, mechanical rooms, LPG, and associated control systems. • Demonstrated experience reviewing IFC drawings, shop drawings, as-built drawings, technical submittals, BOQs, O&M manuals, and close-out documentation. • Strong understanding of Testing & Commissioning (T&C), snagging, de-snagging, handover, and defect management processes. • Good working knowledge of Saudi Building Code (SBC) and relevant international standards, including NFPA, ASHRAE, SMACNA, and other applicable engineering standards. • Ability to identify MEP coordination issues and clashes between mechanical systems and architectural, structural, and electrical works. • Experience in residential, commercial, hospitality, high-rise, or mixed-use developments is preferred. • Professional engineering certification or registration is an advantage. Technical & Professional Skills • Strong technical inspection, troubleshooting, and analytical skills. • Excellent attention to detail and ability to identify installation and performance deficiencies. • Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office. • Experience with inspection and reporting platforms such as PlanRadar, OnSite, Home Inspector Pro, or similar systems is an advantage. • Strong technical report-writing and documentation skills. • Good project coordination and time-management capabilities. • Ability to communicate effectively with clients, consultants, contractors, and multidisciplinary engineering teams. • Strong English communication skills; Arabic is an advantage. • Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and perform effectively under tight project deadlines. • Strong sense of responsibility, professionalism, and commitment to quality and safety. Compensation & Availability • Salary: SAR 10,000 – 13,000 per month, depending on experience and qualifications. • Immediate joiners are highly preferred. • Candidates currently based in Riyadh or Saudi Arabia with the ability to join immediately or within a short notice period will be given preference. • Work Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – On-Site

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized university. Minimum 7–10 years of relevant experience in construction, MEP works, site supervision, inspection, testing & commissioning, project handover, or related engineering activities. Strong practical knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, drainage, firefighting, pumps, ventilation, mechanical rooms, LPG, and associated control systems. Demonstrated experience reviewing IFC drawings, shop drawings, as-built drawings, technical submittals, BOQs, O&M manuals, and close-out documentation. Strong understanding of Testing & Commissioning (T&C), snagging, de-snagging, handover, and defect management processes. Good working knowledge of Saudi Building Code (SBC) and relevant international standards, including NFPA, ASHRAE, SMACNA, and other applicable engineering standards. Ability to identify MEP coordination issues and clashes between mechanical systems and architectural, structural, and electrical works. Experience in residential, commercial, hospitality, high-rise, or mixed-use developments is preferred. Professional engineering certification or registration is an advantage.

Conduct detailed inspections of mechanical systems, including HVAC, plumbing, drainage, firefighting, LPG, pumps, mechanical rooms, ventilation, and associated control systems. Inspect installation quality, workmanship, functionality, accessibility, maintainability, and compliance with approved project requirements. Verify contractor works against project specifications, IFC drawings, approved shop drawings, BOQ, approved materials, and applicable codes and standards. Identify defects, incomplete works, non-compliance, and workmanship issues; prepare detailed snag lists and follow up through de-snagging until closure. Review and support Testing & Commissioning (T&C) activities for mechanical systems and verify test results, commissioning records, and system performance. Review method statements, inspection and test plans, testing procedures, commissioning plans, and related technical submissions. Review mechanical shop drawings, coordination drawings, as-built drawings, material submittals, technical data sheets, O&M manuals, warranties, and project close-out documentation. Identify coordination issues and potential clashes between mechanical, electrical, architectural, structural, and other building services. Verify alignment between installed works, approved drawings, design intent, and actual site conditions. Review contractor BOQs, variation orders (VOs), payment applications, quantities, and supporting technical documentation where required. Provide clear technical comments and recommendations regarding defects, discrepancies, incomplete works, and proposed corrective actions. Coordinate with contractors, consultants, suppliers, project managers, and client representatives to resolve technical and site-related issues. Prepare professional inspection reports, snagging/de-snagging reports, T&C observations, technical assessments, progress reports, and project trackers. Attend technical and progress meetings with clients, consultants, contractors, and other project stakeholders. Monitor outstanding observations and corrective actions and follow up until satisfactory closure. Support project planning, inspection scheduling, resource coordination, and prioritization of site activities. Provide technical guidance and support to inspectors and junior engineers when required. Contribute to the continuous improvement of SnagProperty’s inspection procedures, checklists, reporting standards, and technical methodologies. Ensure all inspections and site activities comply with applicable health, safety, and environmental requirements and report unsafe practices or conditions.