Senior Commissioning Engineer (MEP Sytems)

Initial Project Assignment : Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - Global afterwards
Company: S E S C
Salary: AED 15,000 – AED 17,000 per month
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Join SESC and Lead Complex Commissioning Projects Across the GCC and beyond

SESC is seeking an experienced Senior Commissioning Engineer to lead multidisciplinary commissioning activities on a major mision critical project in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

This is an immediate opportunity for a technically strong commissioning professional who can lead a site team, coordinate with clients and contractors, and deliver commissioning activities to the highest industry standards.

While the successful candidate will initially be assigned to a project in Saudi Arabia for approximately six months, this is not a project-only position. We are recruiting for a long-term career with SESC, with future opportunities across the GCC and beyond as our business continues to grow.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead electrical, mechanical, and ELV commissioning activities from pre-commissioning through final handover.
• Coordinate daily commissioning activities with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and project teams.
• Lead and mentor multidisciplinary commissioning engineers and technicians on site.
• Review commissioning procedures, method statements, ITPs, and testing documentation.
• Witness and oversee functional performance testing (FPT), integrated systems testing (IST), and system demonstrations.
• Manage commissioning schedules and ensure milestones are achieved.
• Identify technical issues, coordinate corrective actions, and drive timely resolution.
• Prepare commissioning reports, progress updates, and final handover documentation.
• Ensure all commissioning activities comply with project specifications, international standards, and client requirements.
• Promote safe working practices and maintain high QA/QC standards throughout project execution.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related Engineering discipline.
• UAE MOFA-attested four-year Bachelor's Degree (required).
• Minimum 7 years of commissioning experience within large-scale MEP projects in GCC.
• Previous experience leading commissioning teams on complex projects.
• Strong understanding of commissioning documentation and project close-out processes.
• Experience coordinating with consultants, contractors, and client representatives.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Willing to be assigned to Saudi Arabia for the duration of the current project assignment.

Preferred Experience

Experience with one or more of the following is highly desirable:

• Hospitals or healthcare facilities
• Data centres
• Commercial developments
• Hotels and hospitality projects
• Airports
• Mixed-use developments

Knowledge of:

• HVAC systems
• Chilled water systems
• Electrical LV/MV systems
• Fire Alarm
• ELV Systems
• Building Management Systems (BMS)
• Testing & Commissioning procedures
• Integrated Systems Testing (IST)
• Functional Performance Testing (FPT)

What We Offer

• Permanent employment with long-term career opportunities across the UAE and GCC.
• Internal and external training and certification support
• Competitive salary of AED 14,000 – AED 17,000 per month.
• Overtime paid in accordance with UAE Labour Law.
• Structured technical onboarding programme.
• Opportunity to work alongside engineering professionals representing more than 14 nationalities, fostering a collaborative and diverse working environment.
• Exposure to complex commissioning projects and ongoing professional development.
• Career progression within a growing specialist commissioning and QA/QC consultancy.

If you are a technically driven commissioning professional who enjoys leading teams, solving complex engineering challenges, and delivering successful commissioning projects, we would welcome your application.

Pay: AED14,000.00 - AED17,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

• Are you an immediate joiner (no notice period)?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

License/Certification:

• UAE Driving License (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 100% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person