Summary
Dar Al Riyadh is seeking a Mechanical Inspector for the renovation of a high-rise, five-star hotel in Madinah. The role involves inspecting HVAC, chilled-water, plumbing, drainage, and fire-fighting works, reviewing inspection requests, documenting defects, and witnessing testing and commissioning activities. Applicants need a mechanical engineering diploma or degree, at least 12 years of building-project inspection experience, and valid Saudi Council of Engineers registration. Experience on high-rise or luxury hospitality projects and knowledge of SMACNA, IPC, NFPA, and the Saudi Building Code are required.
The posting
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Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct daily inspections of mechanical works for the renovation of a high-rise, five-star hotel.
- Ensure installations comply with approved drawings, specifications, method statements, Saudi Building Code, and applicable international standards.
- Inspect HVAC ductwork, supports, insulation, dampers, flexible connections, air terminals, and equipment connections.
- Inspect chilled-water piping, valves, insulation, pumps, AHUs, FCUs, and associated mechanical equipment.
- Verify acoustic insulation and vibration-control measures for guestrooms, suites, and public areas.
- Inspect domestic hot- and cold-water systems, drainage, vent piping, cleanouts, and plumbing fixtures.
- Verify drainage slopes, pipe routing, connections, and rough-in locations for guestrooms, kitchens, and public facilities.
- Inspect fire-fighting pipework, sprinkler heads, landing valves, hose reels, fire pumps, and related equipment.
- Witness hydrostatic and pressure testing of chilled-water, plumbing, drainage, and fire-fighting systems.
- Inspect approved materials and equipment upon delivery and verify their correct storage, protection, and installation.
- Review and respond to mechanical Requests for Inspection and maintain accurate supporting records.
- Identify defective or non-compliant work and initiate inspection comments or Non-Conformance Reports.
- Monitor corrective actions and reinspect completed rectification works.
- Coordinate inspections with the Mechanical Engineer, MEP team, contractor supervisors, and testing crews.
- Assist in witnessing flushing, cleaning, disinfection, air balancing, water balancing, and system commissioning.
- Maintain daily inspection reports, photographs, test results, and site observations.
- Support snagging, de-snagging, as-built verification, and final handover activities.
Minimum Requirements:
- Diploma or bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
- Valid Saudi Council of Engineers registration in the applicable Technician or Engineering category is mandatory.
- Minimum 12 years of mechanical inspection experience on building construction projects.
- Proven experience in high-rise buildings, five-star hotels, luxury hospitality projects, or major MEP renovations.
- Practical experience inspecting HVAC, chilled-water, plumbing, drainage, and fire-fighting systems.
- Experience with high-rise MEP retrofits, chilled-water plants, and brownfield renovation works.
- Strong knowledge of SMACNA, IPC, NFPA, Saudi Building Code, and applicable mechanical standards.
- Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, schematics, equipment schedules, specifications, and approved method statements.
- Experience witnessing pressure tests, flushing, disinfection, air balancing, water balancing, and commissioning activities.
- Familiarity with acoustic requirements and vibration-control measures for luxury hospitality projects.
- Previous experience working with an engineering consultancy or construction supervision consultant.
- Ability to prepare accurate inspection reports, NCRs, punch lists, and photographic records.
- Experience in Madinah Central Area or similarly congested and sensitive locations is preferred.
- Good written and spoken English is required; Arabic is an advantage.