Emirati Talent- Manager- Mechanical Design
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About the Role
Majid Al Futtaim is hiring a Mechanical Design Manager to review and optimize mechanical system designs across developments. You will ensure design quality, constructability, and compliance with standards, supporting projects from concept through handover.
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Responsibilities
- Review and ensure the quality, completeness, and technical accuracy of mechanical designs, including HVAC, plumbing, drainage, firefighting, and gas systems
- Coordinate mechanical systems with architectural, structural, and other MEP disciplines to ensure seamless integration
- Review BIM models, drawings, and clash detection outputs using Navisworks and other coordination tools
- Ensure compliance with project briefs, MAF design standards, and applicable local and international codes and regulations
- Evaluate design constructability and provide value engineering solutions to optimize cost, performance, efficiency, and sustainability outcomes
- Review technical documentation, including specifications, calculations, reports, shop drawings, material submissions, and method statements
- Support construction activities through site visits, technical guidance, issue resolution, and review of mock ups to ensure alignment with approved designs
- Collaborate with consultants and internal stakeholders, manage design risks, participate in coordination meetings, and contribute to continuous improvement and innovation within the mechanical discipline
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
- 5 7 years of mechanical design experience across retail, residential, mixed use, and large scale developments
- Proven experience across the full project lifecycle, including design review, coordination, and construction support
- Strong knowledge of UAE regulations and mechanical design standards; GCC/MENA experience is preferred
- Membership in a recognized professional body (e.g., CIBSE, ASHRAE) is preferred
- LEED, BREEAM, or other sustainability certifications are advantageous
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Role Summary
- The Mechanical Design Manager, reporting to the MEP Design Lead, is responsible for reviewing, coordinating, and optimizing mechanical system designs across MAFP developments.
- The role ensures design quality, constructability, sustainability, and compliance with MAF standards and applicable codes.
- Supporting projects from concept through handover, the position drives innovation, digital design, operational efficiency, and sustainability initiatives in line with MAFP's Net Zero targets.
Role Profile
- Review and ensure the quality, completeness, and technical accuracy of mechanical designs, including HVAC, plumbing, drainage, firefighting, and gas systems.
- Coordinate mechanical systems with architectural, structural, and other MEP disciplines to ensure seamless integration.
- Review BIM models, drawings, and clash detection outputs using Navisworks and other coordination tools.
- Ensure compliance with project briefs, MAF design standards, and applicable local and international codes and regulations.
- Evaluate design constructability and provide value engineering solutions to optimize cost, performance, efficiency, and sustainability outcomes.
- Review technical documentation, including specifications, calculations, reports, shop drawings, material submissions, and method statements.
- Support construction activities through site visits, technical guidance, issue resolution, and review of mock ups to ensure alignment with approved designs.
- Collaborate with consultants and internal stakeholders, manage design risks, participate in coordination meetings, and contribute to continuous improvement and innovation within the mechanical discipline.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
- 5 7 years of mechanical design experience across retail, residential, mixed use, and large scale developments.
- Proven experience across the full project lifecycle, including design review, coordination, and construction support.
- Strong knowledge of UAE regulations and mechanical design standards; GCC/MENA experience is preferred.
- Membership in a recognized professional body (e.g., CIBSE, ASHRAE) is preferred.
- LEED, BREEAM, or other sustainability certifications are advantageous.
What We Offer
- Work in a friendly environment, where everyone shares positive vibes and excited about our future.
- Work with over 45,000 diverse and talented colleagues, all guided by our Leadership Model.
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