Senior Plumbing and Fire Protection Engineer (Design)

Job description / Role

Overview

KEO is a creative enterprise, where innovation is a way of life. We are uniquely resourced with end-to-end services to take clients from inspiration - through conceptualization - to realization of planning, design or project delivery in the built and natural environments. For over 57 years we've led with vision, contributing to many of the world's most ambitious projects, iconic places, remarkable experiences and prosperous communities.

As a highly integrated and agile AEP/PMCM firm, KEO is ranked by ENR in the Top 225 International Design Firms; in the Top 20 International PM/CM Firms; and by World Architecture as 50 th largest global architecture firm and #1 Firm in the Middle East Region in their 2021 WAS 100 Survey.

We invite you to join us.

Our newest opportunity is for a talented Senior Plumbing and Fire Protection Engineer (Design) to join our award-winning team based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia .

This position is responsible for leading the design process on one or several projects depending on size, type and complexity. The requirement includes applying sound engineering principles in the development of design solutions and the production of contract documentation and providing direct instructions, guidance and oversight of all tasks conducted by engineers assigned to work on the respective projects.

Responsibilities:

We envisage success in this role to include:

- Preparing designs, calculations, sketches, diagrams, schematic drawings, working drawings, develops details and edits specifications.
- Assuring correctness, accuracy and complete multi-disciplinary coordination of the design documentation prepared by the assigned team.
- Interacting with clients, contractors, local authority representatives and others using skills of persuasion and negotiation to resolve critical issue.
- Coordinating and developing responses to review comments, tender queries, contractor's queries, etc.
- Understanding and implementing project management principles and able to work within project budgets and designing to budget.
- Coordinating multi-disciplinary projects and team members.

Requirements

Qualifications:

- To be successful in this dynamic opportunity, we envision that you will bring a minimum of 10 years of experience, partnered with Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering or BEng in Building Services/ Mechanical/ Public Health Engineering.
- Proven related Public Health Services Design Experience (Domestic Water Services, Drainage Services, LPG/SNG System, Fire Protection Services) with a multidisciplinary International consultancy.
- High level of proficiency in Revit MEP; ACAD, Elite Fire, MS Office.
- Holding International Accreditation (such as CEng, MCIBSE, MSoPHE, MCIPHE or equivalent) will be preferred.
- Knowledge of Statutory Authorities requirements, knowledge of KSA codes, regulations and submission requirements.
- Registration to the Saudi Council of Engineers is highly regarded.
- Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate international project experience, with Middle East project experience preferred.

KEO's performance is founded upon integrity, results, innovation, safety and our people. We embrace diversity and recognise its' contribution to client success wherever we work.

We are excited to hear how you can partner with our award-winning team and treat all expressions of interest confidentially.

About the Company

KEO is a creative enterprise, where innovation is a way of life. We are uniquely resourced with end-to-end services to take clients from inspiration – through conceptualization – to realization of planning, design or project delivery in the built and natural environments. For over 57 years we’ve led with vision, contributing to many of the world’s most ambitious projects, iconic places, remarkable experiences and prosperous communities.

As a highly integrated and agile AEP/PMCM firm, KEO is ranked by ENR in the Top 225 International Design Firms; in the Top 20 International PM/CM Firms; and by World Architecture as 50th largest global architecture firm and #1 Firm in the Middle East Region in their 2021 WAS 100 Survey.

We invite you to join us.