Project Design Coordinator (Power Plant / Power Generation Projects) - KSA

Project Design Coordinator (Power Plant / Power Generation Projects) - KSA

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Project Design Coordinator (Power Plant / Power Generation Projects) - KSA

Are you an experienced engineering professional with strong design coordination expertise across power generation or power plant projects? We are seeking a Project Design Coordinator to work on behalf of the Client, based in Jeddah or Riyadh (KSA).

This role plays a key part in the delivery of major energy infrastructure projects, ensuring effective coordination of engineering deliverables across multidisciplinary teams, consultants, EPC contractors, and key stakeholders.

Location

Client Design Offices - Jeddah or Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Contract Type

Local employment contract Full-time (100%)

Full Package will be SAR 22000 maximum.

Experience Requirements (Key Criteria)

• Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in large power plant / power generation projects
• Proven track record coordinating engineering deliverables and working with multiple stakeholders

Familiarity with:

• Combined cycle plants / power generation infrastructure
• Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Preferred proficiency in:
• Project scheduling tools: MS Project / Primavera
• Document management systems: SharePoint, Aconex, ThinkProject, etc.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the key focal point between the Client, Design Review Consultant, EPC Contractor, design consultants, regulatory bodies, and other stakeholders
• Track design and engineering submissions in line with the Master Document List (MDL)
• Coordinate review and approval processes for engineering deliverables (designs, drawings, specifications, reports) ensuring compliance with project standards and regulatory requirements
• Ensure timely distribution of deliverables and maintain transparent communication on submission status and timelines
• Develop and maintain a detailed schedule for deliverable reviews, approvals, and submissions; monitor progress and proactively flag risks/delays
• Organise and lead regular coordination meetings (weekly / bi-weekly / monthly), including:
• Preparation of agendas
• Minutes and meeting notes
• Action lists and follow-up tracking
• Produce weekly and monthly progress reports for stakeholders and senior management
• Maintain full documentation records of submissions, approvals, revisions, and engineering correspondence
• Identify and manage risks related to engineering deliverables (quality, delays, compliance), including maintaining and updating a risk register
• Support change management: ensure changes are documented, communicated, reviewed, approved, and tracked for impact on scope, schedule, and budget
• Provide structured updates on key deliverables, milestones, issues, and project progress

Required Education & Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
• Preferably approved by the Saudi Council of Engineers
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Proficiency in MS Office and familiarity with reporting / MIS tools
• Leadership ability and attention to detail