WSP in Africa

Senior Project Manager - Mechanical

WSP in Africa  •  Riyadh, SA (Onsite)  •  4 months ago
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Job Description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?​

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

We are seeking an accomplished Senior Mechanical Project Manager to provide executive leadership, technical governance, and strategic direction across mechanical works for a major construction development. This high‑impact role requires strong commercial insight, deep site delivery experience, and the ability to influence decision‑making at senior leadership and board levels.

  • Provide overall executive leadership and strategic direction for all mechanical works across multiple project packages.
  • Approve mechanical design strategies, standards, and deviations, ensuring alignment with project vision and regulatory requirements.
  • Influence senior stakeholders, provide clear recommendations, and support decision‑making at board and C‑suite level.
  • Oversee the mechanical scope across several packages, ensuring alignment with the master program, budget, and project milestones.
  • Direct and oversee mechanical construction delivery to ensure quality, safety, compliance, and schedule performance.
  • Lead technical reviews of major variations, claims, contractual strategies, and associated mitigation measures.
  • Support procurement, packaging, and contracting strategies for mechanical works.
  • Ensure all mechanical systems meet performance requirements and achieve readiness for opening.
  • Provide leadership during testing, commissioning, systems integration, and final asset handover.
  • Report mechanical performance, risks, and key decisions to senior leadership and relevant boards.
  • Drive effective risk management practices and ensure technical governance across the delivery cycle.
  • BSc in Mechanical Engineering (Master’s preferred).
  • 15+ years of experience in mechanical project management on major construction projects.
  • PMP or equivalent project management certification.
  • Strong commercial and contractual background with experience managing large, complex packages.
  • Extensive site delivery experience, including commissioning leadership.
  • Experience reporting to boards / C‑suite stakeholders.
  • Prior involvement in giga projects, theme parks, motorsport facilities, or large mixed‑use developments in KSA / GCC is highly desirable.

Core Competencies

  • Strategic leadership and confident executive decision‑making
  • Stakeholder influence and high‑level communication
  • Program management, budget management, and systems integration
  • Design authority and technical governance
  • Commercial acumen and contract strategy
  • Claims management and risk mitigation
  • Construction leadership and operational planning
  • Asset readiness and commissioning oversight
  • Strong governance and reporting capabilities

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.​

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world. ​

With us, you can. Apply today.


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WSP in Africa

About WSP in Africa

We are one of the world’s leading professional services firms, uniting our engineering, advisory and science-based expertise to shape communities to advance humanity.

From local beginnings to a globe-spanning presence today, we operate in over 50 countries and employ approximately 73,000 professionals, known as Visioneers.​

Operating from South Africa, and with a team of over 650+ we deliver innovative projects across sectors: Transport & Infrastructure, Property & Buildings, Earth & Environment, Water, Power & Energy and Mining & Metals.​

Visit us at https://www.wsp.com/en-ZA/

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Industry
Consulting & Advisory
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Johannesburg, ZA
Year Founded
1885
Website
wsp.com
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