Senior Handover & Commissioning Engineer

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Riyadh
Office
R180137
Engineering
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Job Description:

Leads and manages the end-to-end handover and commissioning process for large-scale infrastructure projects within a PMO environment. The Senior Handover & Commissioning Engineer is a fully qualified professional with deep expertise in Testing & Commissioning (T&C), construction close-out, and asset handover across multi-disciplinary infrastructure systems including roads, structures, utilities, landscape, power, and Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS).

This role focuses on governance, coordination, and assurance of handover readiness, ensuring all contractual, technical, and stakeholder requirements are met prior to Substantial Completion and Final Handover. The position requires strong interface management with PMCMs, Contractors, and receiving entities, and may involve site visits across Riyadh.

What You'll Be Doing:

  • Leads the development and implementation of project-wide handover and commissioning strategies, procedures, and checklists aligned with PMO standards.
  • Oversees and validates Testing & Commissioning (T&C) activities, ensuring system functionality, integration, and compliance with specifications.
  • Reviews and ensures completeness of all handover deliverables, including:
    • As-Built Drawings
    • O&M Manuals and Training Documentation
    • Warranties, Guarantees, and Spare Parts
    • Testing & Commissioning Reports
    • Asset Registers and GIS submissions (where applicable)
  • Manages and tracks Substantial Completion requirements, including approval-gated items such as:
    • Construction Acceptance Tests
    • Closed Snag Lists
    • Operation & Maintenance Manuals
    • Road Safety Audits and operational readiness evidence
  • Coordinates with stakeholders and authorities (e.g., municipality, utility providers, traffic control entities) to secure handover approvals, permits, and clearances.
  • Ensures proper interface management between systems (e.g., power supply to ITS, drainage integration, traffic signal operations).
  • Reviews contractor submissions including method statements, T&C plans, ITPs, and close-out documentation.
  • Monitors contractor and PMCM performance on handover readiness, highlighting risks and enforcing corrective actions.
  • Supports the definition and implementation of Defect Liability Period (DLP) strategies and handover conditions.
  • Advises PMO leadership on handover risks, partial completions, and operational readiness.
  • Provides technical leadership and guidance on commissioning and handover matters across all disciplines.
  • Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as appropriate.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or related discipline).
  • Member of Saudi Council of Engineers
  • Typically 10+ years of experience, with significant exposure to infrastructure projects and handover/commissioning phases in Saudi Arabia
  • Experience in PMO or client-side roles on large-scale or megaprojects is preferred.
  • Familiarity with local Saudi regulations, authorities, and handover processes is highly desirable.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

  • Strong knowledge of Testing & Commissioning processes across multi-disciplinary infrastructure systems.
  • Proven experience in handover management, close-out documentation, and stakeholder coordination.
  • Ability to manage complex interfaces between utilities, ITS, and civil infrastructure.
  • Familiarity with GIS/asset management systems and digital handover requirements.
  • Excellent analytical, reporting, and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
  • Proficiency in PMO systems and document control platforms (e.g., Aconex, PMWeb, Unifier).
  • Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities across a program environment.

Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.

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Balance in life is important and time away from the office is imperative to allow you to refresh and focus your attention on the things that matter to you. Parsons supports your time away by providing paid time off and paid flexible holidays.

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Mind & Body

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Health

Health is not a one size fits all. At Parsons, we offer a robust Employee Assistance Program as well as comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans through large, national carriers with the choice of regional PPO, HDHP, or HMO networks.

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