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• Infrastructure & Building Services Director

  Saudi Arabia - Riyadh

  to 80,000 SAR pcm + benefits

  Permanent

  ESSENTIAL: Applicants must hold a British University degree to satisfy visa criteria. Our client is one of the Middle East’s leading engineering and design consultancies, delivering world-class projects across the MENA region and internationally. Established for more than 40 years they have grown into a globally recognised multidisciplinary engineering organisation with offices across 8 countries and projects delivered in 19 countries worldwide. With more than 1,900 employees and over 2,000 successfully completed projects, the company delivers consultancy, engineering, project management, construction supervision, and commercial management services to the highest international standards across three core sectors:

  • City Wide Infrastructure — including smart city systems, command centres, district cooling, water treatment and desalination plants, infrastructure networks, power distribution, telecommunications, drainage, and transportation systems
  • Building Engineering — including architectural, structural, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, BMS, telecommunications, and LEED-certified developments
  • High Voltage Engineering — including distribution systems, SCADA systems, design management, and construction supervision

  As part of their continued regional growth, they are seeking an exceptional Head of Infrastructure and MEP to lead the division from Riyadh and oversee major projects across Saudi Arabia and the wider Middle East.   The Opportunity This is a senior leadership role for an experienced engineering executive with a strong track record delivering large-scale MEP and infrastructure projects across the GCC. Reporting to executive leadership, the Head of Infrastructure & MEP will drive strategic growth, technical excellence, operational performance, and project delivery across a diverse portfolio of complex developments spanning infrastructure, commercial, mixed-use, hospitality, healthcare, transport, and giga-project sectors. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping the future of engineering delivery across one of the region’s most respected consultancies. Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and grow the Infrastructure and MEP division across multiple regional projects
  • Oversee full project lifecycle delivery from concept design through commissioning
  • Manage multidisciplinary engineering teams and senior project leadership
  • Drive operational excellence, profitability, and delivery performance
  • Ensure compliance with international engineering, quality, and HSE standards
  • Develop strong relationships with developers, consultants, government authorities, and contractors
  • Support innovation, sustainability initiatives, and smart infrastructure integration
  • Contribute to strategic business development and regional expansion plans

  Requirements We are seeking a commercially driven engineering leader with deep technical expertise and strong regional market knowledge.

  • British University Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
  • 15+ years’ experience within MEP consultancy, engineering, and large-scale project delivery
  • Proven leadership experience managing complex MEP portfolios across the GCC
  • Strong expertise in HVAC, electrical systems, plumbing, fire protection, and integrated building services
  • Experience delivering major infrastructure and high-value developments in Saudi Arabia and the wider Middle East
  • Strong commercial, client-facing, and stakeholder management skills
  • Experience leading multidisciplinary teams across multiple project locations

  Benefits

  • Furnished accommodation and transportation (included in monthly salary)
  • Two return flights per year (+ two flights for spouse)
  • 30 days annual leave
  • Visa related costs
  • Grade A medical Insurance for the employee and their spouse
  • Laptop computer and mobile phone
  • Gratuity in Accordance with Saudi Labor law
  • 3 months-notice each side

   

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• Building Services Technician (Multiskilled and Electrical Bias)

  London - South Kensington, SW7

  £51,184 per annum + benefits

  Permanent

  The Role: Working in one of the most iconic and magical Grade 1 listed buildings in the country that stands true to its original purpose of promoting the Arts and Sciences by hosting 390 events a year in their main auditorium and 800 events in other smaller spaces. To work within the Building Services team providing M&E skills and expertise to maintain the fabric of the building and its facilities and services. Working as Duty BST whilst on roster to ensure all M&E services are functioning and to provide any building facility services for the successful staging of more than 100 events . To undertake day-to-day monitoring, maintenance and small mechanical works projects to a high level quality of craftsmanship, and work throughout the building with a flexible and adaptable approach to support the staging of events.  Key Responsibilities:

  • To maintain the mechanical plant services and electrical services ensuring that they are in a safe working condition, comply with safety regulations and are fit for use.
  • To ensure that all domestic services (including the use of equipment and systems with water, electrics and gas) are maintained in a good working order and that repairs or improvements are undertaken to ensure uninterrupted service.
  • To maintain all electrical installations, services and plant in a safe efficient manner, in accordance with current electrical regulations.
  • To ensure all life safety installations are maintained and kept in a good working order, i.e. PA system, fire alarm, secondary lighting; and to carry out first line response / repairs to these systems.
  • To be fully conversant with the 17th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations and on site guide.
  • To be competent and conversant with all types of modern electrical installation systems, have an ability to carry out fault diagnosis, and have a good working knowledge of electrical equipment to undertake repairs.
  • To undertake occasional Portable Appliance Testing.
  • To maintain the heating, ventilation and air conditioning plant and systems ensuring that all air handling units, chillers, fan coil units are kept in good working order.
  • To carry out any pipe work installations and repairs as requested ensuring that all work complies with current regulations.
  • To carry out daily plant room checks, to monitor and check the Building Maintenance System (BMS) – Trend 963 and ensure that any malfunction or issues of concern are noted and acted upon, and reporting to senior colleagues as required.
  • To attend to plumbing requirements including the unblocking of toilets and any remedial work that is required.
  • To carry out basic maintenance check on the stage lift working with your BST colleagues and liaising with external lift contractors when required.
  • To attend site in an emergency as requested by the management team to assist with the building facility or services.
  • To ensure the workshop, workbenches and stores for equipment are kept in a clean and tidy manner, that all equipment is properly put away, without blocking any access areas and that stock levels are maintained at an appropriate level, informing the M and E Services Manager of any stock or equipment parts requirements for ordering. Place orders on the purchase order system for all approved purchases.
  • To undertake the PPM on all mechanical, domestic, and heating systems are requested.
  • Embrace the Sustainability Policy and work to meet its objectives, putting sustainability at the forefront of all decisions.
  • Develop a good understanding of the Hall’s Health and Safety guidelines and your responsibilities within these. Promote a safe working environment and foster the non-blame culture, adhering to any Health & Safety requirements, flagging any conflicts that may arise with Health and Safety and working towards finding effective solutions.
  • To undertake any other duties as reasonably requested by the Management including the Building Services Manager, Deputy Building Services Manager, Facilities Manager and Director of Operations.

  Person Specification:

  • Have undertaken an apprenticeship with completion of City and Guilds or other relevant courses (e.g. 236 part 1 and 2, electricity at work regulations, 17th edition - wiring regulations, 2391- electrical test/inspection) or at least level 2 NVQ, with a good all round knowledge and experience of working with electrical and mechanical building systems.
  • Be able to undertake installation, testing and inspection of M&E services, systems and equipment with an ability to work on pumps and motors, inverters, plumbing and HVAC systems, gas fired burners, low temperature hot water systems and if possible steam boilers.
  • Have considerable experience in a complex and large public entertainment venue, responding to a helpdesk system and BMS-generated alarms.
  • Hold a CSCS Certificate
  • Be capable of fault finding, testing and inspecting electrical circuits and equipment, identifying solutions and where possible working to rectify systems to a safe working condition, which is often to tight deadlines particularly just prior to the commencement of a show.
  • Be computer literate to include a reasonable knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook. Building Services Technicians are required to complete a duty log report for show duty shifts.
  • Have an understanding of energy management and environmental control measures and be able to offer creative solutions for improvement of building services systems.
  • Have a flexible adaptable approach, ability to work constructively within a team with good communication skills, to be clear and concise and capable of remaining calm during potentially stressful situations.
  • Have a ‘hands on and can do’ approach to work.
  • Undertake their work with due diligence and with a thorough understanding of health and safety processes, particularly in relation to restricted access and high hazard areas, as well as the need for permits to work for certain Building Services activities.

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• MEP Design Manager (Associate)

  London - Battersea, SW1

  to £70,000 per annum + benefits

  Permanent

  Summary: We have an exciting opportunity for an Associate MEP Design Manager to be part of a dynamic multidisciplinary engineering team in London. You will be required to work autonomously or with a team to develop the successful projects through clear strategy and proactive commitment nationally and internationally. The role involves review and management of the MEP engineering disciplines and MEP delivery of large-scale projects, attending project meetings, overseeing MEP engineering activities, and ensuring design completeness and quality compliance. The role will provide crucial technical support, contribute to project reporting, and represent the company professionally. Strong knowledge of international industry standards and regulations, experience in MEP design capacities, and a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential qualities. Role:

  • Good Knowledge of MEPF systems, relevant legislations, standards, regulations, guides and good practise nationally and internationally as appropriate, having hands-on engineering design experience from any one of the MEP disciplines; including mechanical, public health or electrical engineering.
  • Project and design management, team leadership and project delivery.
  • To attend, and chair where appropriate and working with project lead, meetings with the Client, the sub consultants, specialist contractors, internal design team and other team members where required.
  • Manage meeting minutes and actions, manage the design process and coordinate MEP engineering activities relating to the project including the management of engineering subconsultants.
  • Ensure efficient project, team and external partners/sub-consultant management, pre and post contract.
  • Support project delivery, project team performance and ensure project performance.
  • Undertake project scope and contract reviews to ensure quality and deliver against contractual obligations.
  • Work with Project lead, provide effective and timely assistance, technical advice and support during the project, and oversee the project teams responsible for producing it.
  • To contribute to Project Reporting, and Project Meetings where appropriate and manage input from others.
  • Take ownership for MEP engineering design delivery on significant sized projects.
  • To interrogate the design for completeness and quality in compliance with company procedures and standards and be an active participant in all aspects of quality assurance and project performance.
  • Ensure programme, project and design procedures and protocols are implemented and adhered to by the design team.
  • Managing, agreeing and tracking of RFIs, client decisions and approval procedures, ensuring submissions align with client expectations.
  • Supporting with communication and management of key information between different disciplines within the team.
  • Produce project delivery plans and schedule of key dependencies, MEP design activities and milestones following liaison with all Design Team members by understanding the project scope of works.
  • Monitor MEP design progress and identify areas of risk/ concern that are approaching.
  • Identification of MEP design deliverables, who they will be prepared by and when they need to be delivered.
  • Represent the company both externally and internally in professional and diligent manner always.
  • To fulfil the Practice’s overall objective in producing first class architecture and engineering on time and on budget.
  • Solid technical understanding of own core MEP engineering discipline with good understanding of the role of the building services engineer within the design team in an architectural and engineering consulting environment.
  • To contribute to MEPF Group management activities, as required by the Partner and/or the Senior Partner.

  Skills:

  • 7 years experience as either a mechanical, electrical or public health engineer and/or Design Manager / Technical Services Manager on significant projects
  • Qualified as a Chartered Engineer and degree in engineering.
  • MCIBSE/MIET/MIEE/IMechE Professional Membership Registration.
  • Experience working with a design consultancy and/or contractor in an MEP capacity, with track record of successful project delivery
  • Proven experience in working alongside multidiscipline design teams with a solid understanding and empathy of the design process.
  • Experience of working in a team environment is essential.
  • Deep understanding and knowledge of design and construction processes.
  • Good technical understanding of MEP engineering disciplines and the role of the building services engineer within the design team.
  • Good understanding of other disciplines and specialisms engaged in the design of the built environment.
  • Able to demonstrate ability to undertake the above responsibilities.
  • Good understanding of international Building Regulations and industry standard design reference material
  • Ability to use initiative in response to demands of project.
  • Able to negotiate and communicate well in graphical, written or verbal forms including ability to listen and to understand others.
  • Awareness of financial aspects of running a design project on time and on budget.
  • A flexible and open attitude towards new ways of working and a proven commitment to independent, lifelong learning.
  • Excellent attention to detail, organisational skills and use of initiative in response to demands of project.
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills and able to work independently and as part of an effective team.
  • Able to build good relationships at all levels, internally and externally.
  • Resilient to cope with conflicting demands, able to prioritise duties and work effectively under pressure.
  • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (Word/Excel/Outlook/PowerPoint).
  • Enthusiastic, driven and dynamic self-starter with career progression aspirations.
  • Ability to forge strong people relationships.
  • Ability to keep clear and accurate records and reports.
  • Ability to work well either alone or as part of a team under own initiative.
  • Appreciation of different type of contracting agreements within architectural and engineering design.
  • Flexible and willing to travel to service international projects and customers.
  • Client facing with strong presentation skills.
  • Sound knowledge & working application of key health and safety issues and legislation
  • International project experience
  • Track record of project delivery in BIM
  • Broad understanding of sustainable design and the role of MEP systems design in the built environment
  • Familiarity with International design standards such as ASHRAE, including 55, 62.1, 90.1 etc.
  • Ability to use Adobe Creative Suite software
  • Experience in development and implementation of design management tools and procedures
  • Bluebeam and Navisworks.
  • LEED qualified or having working familiarity with environmental assessment methods such as LEED/BREEAM/WELL etc.

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