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History of WJ

WJ have had the pleasure of dewatering some of the most technically challenging and prestigious projects of the last 40+ years. We have an enviable track record and a reputation for providing engineering excellence.

WJ Saudi was established in 2022 in response to the Kingdom’s ambitious Vision 2030 development programme and has already completed several challenging projects’. Our first office was in Jeddah on the west coast of Saudi Arabia to assist in providing groundwater management solutions. Since then we have worked on a range of prestigous projects including for Red Sea Global and NEOM.

WJ Saudi is part of the WJ Group, which originated from the UK when two academics from a university in London saw a need for engineered dewatering solutions and set up WJ Groundwater. Since 1981 WJ are recognised internationally as one of the global leading dewatering and pumping specialists.

Expert Staff

The team at WJ are dedicated to providing turnkey solutions for all sizes of projects throughout Saudi Arabia. WJ staff include engineers with decades of experience in the Kingdom along with others that have worked on a range of projects including basements, tunnels, and canals. As well as dewatering experts the WJ family includes engineers with a wide background including chemical flushing, industrial works, oil & gas works, specialist sewage and stormwater overpumping. This breadth of knowledge allows us to listen to our clients and bring practical solutions to their needs.

Our well experienced and highly skilled staff guarantees you a personal and excellent quality of service. Our ability to utilise staff from across our branch offices stretching accross the Middle East, Asia, Europe and North America gives us unrivalled depth of technical knowhow, an extensive armoury of equipment, as well as financial strength.

Meet our Team, 24/7 Experts in Dewatering
The WJ team is comprised of highly skilled individuals with a wealth of expertise across the UAE region. All our staff come from a background of engineering excellence. We have 2 comprehensive teams of staff, the Saudi Team and the Saudi service crew.
Meet the service crew team

WJ has a team of skilled mechanics, electricians, technicians and automation control staff who provide 24/7 monitoring, maintenance and servicing for all our plant and equipment. With hundreds of pumps operational at any one time, the WJ maintenance and monitoring regime is critical to the success of our operations.

Meet the Saudi team

WJ Saudi team benefits and prides itself in having staff from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures. Together we are stronger. WJ are a keen supporter of employing Saudi Nationals and giving opportunities to local talent.

WJ staff bring decades of experience working on a wide range of projects. We aim to be friendly and always open to providing support and advice.

Our Projects

At our core, we are dedicated to providing exceptional service tailored to meet the diverse needs of our clients, ranging from straightforward residential dewatering solutions to the intricate demands of expansive national projects.

Our commitment to excellence is unwavering, and we take pride in our ability to seamlessly adapt and deliver unparalleled results regardless of the project’s scope or complexity.

When it comes to large-scale national projects, we leverage our extensive experience and industry expertise to tackle intricate challenges head-on. Collaborating closely with clients, we develop strategic and customized solutions that not only meet but exceed expectations.

Our approach is characterized by innovation, efficiency, and a meticulous attention to detail, ensuring the success and seamless execution of projects on a national scale.

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Engineered Solutions for Minimal Disruption

WJ offers engineered solutions that allow for the installation, operation, and shutdown of dewatering systems with minimal settlement and disruption to surrounding services and structures.

When groundwater problems arise, WJ is the company to call for innovative, practical, and reliable solutions. Partner with us for a world-class experience in dewatering and pumping.

Matching the Best to Your Needs

WJ stocks pumps from a diverse range of manufacturers, ensuring that we can match the best available pumps and techniques to your specific needs. Our commitment is to provide customized solutions that meet and exceed your expectations.

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