Director - Delivery - MEP

Qiddiya Investment Company is seeking an experienced Director – MEP Delivery to join the Residential Business Unit and lead the successful delivery of MEP works across large-scale residential districts.

The role will be responsible for overseeing mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire/life safety and specialist building services delivery across residential projects, ensuring works are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the required quality standards.

This is a critical delivery leadership role requiring strong technical MEP expertise, hands-on construction delivery experience, and the ability to manage consultants, contractors, utility providers and internal stakeholders across a complex giga-project environment.

The Director will work closely with Development, Design, Commercial, Procurement, PMO and Delivery teams to ensure MEP systems are properly coordinated, buildable, procured, installed, tested, commissioned and handed over in line with project requirements.

• Lead the MEP delivery strategy across assigned residential projects, including villas, townhouses, apartments, infrastructure interfaces and community assets.
• Oversee the delivery of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire/life safety, ELV, ICT and specialist systems from construction planning through installation, testing, commissioning and handover.
• Manage and coordinate MEP consultants, contractors, subcontractors and specialist vendors to ensure performance against programme, budget, quality and safety requirements.
• Review and challenge MEP design, shop drawings, material submissions, method statements and technical proposals to ensure buildability and compliance with project standards.
• Work closely with Design and Development teams to resolve technical issues, manage design changes and ensure MEP solutions support the overall residential product and customer experience.
• Coordinate MEP interfaces with infrastructure, utilities, civil works, architecture, structure, façade, landscape and fit-out packages.
• Drive construction readiness for MEP works, including procurement planning, long-lead item tracking, authority approvals, utility connections and commissioning strategy.
• Monitor progress on site, identify risks and constraints, and ensure timely resolution of technical, commercial and programme-related issues.
• Support value engineering and cost control initiatives without compromising quality, safety, maintainability or operational performance.
• Ensure all MEP works comply with applicable codes, standards, authority requirements, Qiddiya governance and project specifications.
• Lead testing, commissioning, inspections, snagging, handover documentation and operational readiness for MEP systems.
• Provide clear reporting to senior leadership on MEP progress, risks, mitigation plans and key decisions required.
• Build strong working relationships with internal stakeholders, delivery partners, consultants, contractors, authorities and utility providers.
• Lead, mentor and develop MEP delivery team members, promoting high standards of accountability, collaboration and technical excellence.

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or a related discipline.

Minimum of 15+ years of relevant experience in MEP construction delivery, with significant experience on large-scale residential, mixed-use or master planned developments.

Proven track record in a senior MEP delivery leadership role, ideally at Director level or equivalent.

Strong experience delivering MEP works on complex projects from construction stage through testing, commissioning and handover.

Experience managing consultants, contractors and specialist subcontractors in a client-side, developer, PMC or major contractor environment.

Strong technical understanding of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire/life safety, ELV, ICT, utilities and commissioning processes.

Experience with residential developments, including villas, townhouses, apartments, high-rise residential or large residential communities, is strongly preferred.

GCC or Saudi Arabia project experience is highly advantageous.

Strong understanding of construction sequencing, site logistics, authority approvals, utility interfaces and operational handover requirements.

Ability to challenge technical assumptions, resolve complex delivery issues and drive practical, buildable solutions.

Strong commercial awareness, with the ability to support cost control, value engineering and change management.

Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work across development, design, commercial, procurement, delivery and external partner teams.

Strong leadership and communication skills, with experience managing teams in a fast-paced, high-pressure project environment.

Professional registration or membership with a relevant engineering body is advantageous.