Head of Engineering Department

Leadership & Management

• Lead, manage, and mentor the Engineering Department, including discipline leads (Civil, Structural, MEP, ELV, and Infrastructure).

• Provide direction to in-house engineers and sub-design companies to ensure technical consistency and compliance with project standards.

• Establish and maintain an effective communication structure between the Project Director, Client, Consultants, and Contractors.

• Allocate resources effectively and ensure all engineering deliverables are completed within agreed timelines and budgets.

Design Management & Coordination

• Oversee all engineering design activities, from concept to IFC stage, ensuring alignment with project objectives, client standards, and operator requirements.

• Lead coordination between multidisciplinary design teams and review all design submissions for quality, completeness, and constructability.

• Chair regular engineering coordination meetings and design review workshops with consultants and sub-design firms.

• Review and approve design deliverables, technical reports, and specifications before submission to the Client.

• Ensure design development aligns with project budget, program, and operational requirements.

Technical Oversight & Compliance

• Ensure all designs comply with Saudi building codes, local authority regulations, and international standards for luxury hospitality projects.

• Provide technical leadership and advice to resolve complex design or construction issues.

• Review and endorse value engineering proposals to ensure cost efficiency without compromising quality or functionality.

• Manage the technical risk register and ensure proactive mitigation measures are implemented.

• Ensure proper application of BIM standards, model coordination, and clash detection management across disciplines.

Construction Interface & Delivery Support

• Provide technical support during construction, addressing RFI responses, material approvals, and on-site engineering challenges.

• Ensure the design intent is maintained during execution and through to commissioning and handover stages.

• Lead technical reviews during testing, commissioning, and final acceptance with the Client and hotel operator.

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as the primary point of contact for all technical matters with the Client and Project Director.

• Present technical progress, key risks, and design solutions to the Client s executive team.

• Ensure all technical deliverables meet the expectations and standards of both the Client and the luxury brand/operator.

• Maintain transparent communication with all stakeholders to facilitate timely decision-making.

Key Deliverables

• Approved design packages (Concept, Schematic, Detailed, and IFC).

• Weekly and monthly engineering reports highlighting progress, risks, and mitigation actions.

• Value engineering and design optimization reports.

• BIM coordination and clash resolution reports.

• Commissioning strategy and technical handover documentation.

• As-built documentation, O&M manuals, and FM integration deliverables.