Mechanical Engineer (Saudi National)

Job description / Role

Westlakes Recruit are currently seeking a Mechanical Engineer (Saudi National) to be based on-site in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, working on a full-time basis. This is an exciting opportunity to provide critical mechanical engineering support across high-profile projects, with a focus on technical leadership, system analysis, and cross-discipline collaboration.

About the Role:
• Deliver mechanical engineering support to clients, contributing to the development and analysis of mechanical systems and equipment.
• Create and maintain high-quality technical documentation, including diagrams, specifications, calculations, and design justifications.
• Drive key design decisions through technical leadership and problem-solving.
• Represent the engineering team in design reviews and presentations to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary engineering teams and key project stakeholders.
• Support and mentor junior engineers, contributing to team development and knowledge sharing.

What We’re Looking For:
• Education: BEng (Hons) / MEng or equivalent in a relevant STEM discipline.
• Chartership: Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or working toward it – we offer full support on this journey.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years post-qualification experience in a mechanical engineering role.

Technical Expertise:
• Experience in designing and delivering mechanical systems or equipment through the full project lifecycle.
• Skilled in producing design deliverables (e.g., sizing calculations for fans, pumps, compressors, hydraulics, piping systems, etc.).
• Familiar with design and safety standards (knowledge of Defence Standards is a plus, but not essential).
• Software Knowledge: Familiarity with tools like AutoCAD or equivalent.
• Professional Skills: Strong technical report writing skills and a proactive, professional approach.
• Collaboration: Comfortable liaising with other design disciplines and contributing to project-wide coordination.
• Adaptability: Willingness to learn new systems, travel for key meetings, and build strong stakeholder relationships.
• Please note this role is only open to Saudi Nationals

About the Company

Westlakes Recruit is an independently owned UK & Dubai recruitment consultancy focused on the Engineering and Construction industries highly regulated sectors.

We are a fast growing business with a steadfast strategy of discipline led recruitment, structured around three core areas: • Project Controls – planning, cost, estimating, risk • Professional Services - Engineering & Technical, Project & Programme Management, HSEQ • Commercial services and Construction Claims – Commercial, Procurement, Delay and Quantum Analysts