Overview
We are seeking experienced Site Engineers to support the delivery of tenant fit-out works across multiple large-scale mall developments in KSA. The role involves on-site project coordination, progress and quality monitoring, and MEP oversight for entertainment, retail and F&B units, working autonomously while reporting into a project lead.
Responsibilities
- Carry out unit handover inspections for entertainment, retail and F&B units across assigned developments, ensuring readiness for tenant fit-out works
- Manage the day-to-day coordination of multiple tenant fit-out projects simultaneously, acting as the on-site point of contact
- Monitor site progress, workmanship quality, and compliance with approved drawings, specifications, and mall design guidelines
- Attend and lead site meetings with tenants, tenant project managers, contractors, and consultants as required
- Witness MEP testing and commissioning activities, ensuring systems are installed, tested, and commissioned in accordance with approved standards
- Track and review construction and fit-out programmes, identifying risks, delays, and coordination issues early
- Review and interpret architectural, MEP, and coordination drawings, ensuring works are executed accordingly
- Prepare and submit weekly progress and quality reports for each assigned unit, including photographs, key issues, risks, and recommendations
- Provide accurate and timely site intelligence and reporting to the Project Lead based in Dubai, supporting informed decision-making
- Maintain professional, client-facing communication with all stakeholders, representing the project team on site
Skills and Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical/electrical/plumbing, Engineering or a related field.
- Proven experience in entertainment, retail and/or F&B fit-out projects, ideally multi-site developments, with strong exposure to MEP works
- Solid understanding of both construction and MEP disciplines, enabling effective coordination and issue resolution
- Experience working in client-facing roles, liaising confidently with tenants, consultants, and contractors
- Ability to interpret, monitor, and report on project programmes
- Strong capability in reading, interpreting, and utilising construction drawings (architectural and MEP)
- Sufficient seniority to work autonomously with minimal supervision in a remote working structure
- Valid driving license (mandatory for role due to travel requirements across sites)
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Strong team player with the ability to build relationships.
- Clear and logical thinker with well-developed report writing.
- Ability to take initiative and work proactively.
- Ability to work flexible schedules to ensure successful and timely delivery of projects.
- Flexibility, adaptability, and a co-operative attitude.
- The ability to understand and make use of computers and information technology (KF Internal Systems).
- Understanding of regional business culture and regulations.
- Language skills: Fluency in English, written and verbal is essential. Arabic would be an advantage.
- Travel: Flexible attitude towards travelling.
About the Company
Founded in 1896, Knight Frank has grown to become the world's largest privately owned global property agency and consultancy. Headquartered in London with 388 offices, employing more than 16,000 people, spanning six continents, Knight Frank provides the highest standards of quality and integrity in global residential and commercial property advisory services.
Knight Frank Middle East provides integrated residential and commercial real estate transaction, consultancy, and management services with offices in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Qatar, Bahrain, Riyadh, Jeddah and Cairo. The MENA region also comprises the continent of Africa where there are boundless career opportunities via our network in Nigeria, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Botswana, Zimbabwe and South Africa.
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