Mechanical Project Engineer
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About the Role
The Mechanical Project Engineer is responsible for planning, executing, and completing all mechanical works on MEP construction projects in Dubai. The role requires a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering, 10+ years of MEP contracting experience, and expertise in HVAC, plumbing, fire fighting, and LPG systems.
Key Skills for This Role
Responsibilities
- Plan, supervise, and coordinate all mechanical works at project sites
- Review project drawings, specifications, BOQs, and contract documents before execution
- Prepare work schedules and monitor project progress to meet contractual milestones
- Coordinate with consultants, clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal departments
- Manage site engineers, foremen, supervisors, and subcontractors to ensure efficient execution
- Ensure installation of HVAC, Plumbing, Drainage, Fire Fighting, LPG, and other mechanical systems complies with approved drawings and specifications
- Monitor manpower, material, equipment, and resource utilization to achieve productivity targets
- Coordinate procurement activities and ensure timely delivery of materials
- Conduct site inspections and resolve technical issues during project execution
- Prepare RFIs, MIRs, Method Statements, ITPs, and other project documentation
- Coordinate testing, commissioning, inspections, and authority approvals
- Ensure compliance with QA/QC procedures, HSE requirements, and company standards
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Minimum 10 years of experience in MEP contracting
- Proven experience in high rise buildings and villa construction projects in UAE/GCC
- Proficient in AutoCAD, MS Office, Primavera/MS Project, and MEP project management software
- Strong knowledge of local authority regulations and international standards
- UAE driving license is preferred
Full Job Posting
About the Role
- The Mechanical Project Engineer is responsible for planning, executing, monitoring, and completing all mechanical works on construction projects.
- The role ensures that HVAC, Plumbing, Drainage, Fire Fighting, LPG, and associated MEP systems are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and in compliance with project specifications, quality standards, and client requirements.
Responsibilities
- Plan, supervise, and coordinate all mechanical works at project sites.
- Review project drawings, specifications, BOQs, and contract documents before execution.
- Prepare work schedules and monitor project progress to meet contractual milestones.
- Coordinate with consultants, clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal departments.
- Manage site engineers, foremen, supervisors, and subcontractors to ensure efficient execution.
- Ensure installation of HVAC, Plumbing, Drainage, Fire Fighting, LPG, and other mechanical systems complies with approved drawings and specifications.
- Monitor manpower, material, equipment, and resource utilization to achieve productivity targets.
- Coordinate procurement activities and ensure timely delivery of materials.
- Conduct site inspections and resolve technical issues during project execution.
- Prepare RFIs, MIRs, Method Statements, ITPs, and other project documentation.
- Coordinate testing, commissioning, inspections, and authority approvals.
- Ensure compliance with QA/QC procedures, HSE requirements, and company standards.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
- UAE driving license is preferred.
Required Skills
- Proficient in AutoCAD, MS Office, Primavera/MS Project, and MEP project management software.
- Strong knowledge of local authority regulations and international standards.
- Strong technical knowledge of mechanical MEP systems.
- Excellent project planning and execution skills.
- Strong leadership and team management abilities.
- Effective communication and stakeholder management.
- Problem solving and decision making capabilities.
- Sound knowledge of UAE construction practices, authority regulations, and international codes.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities under strict deadlines.
Preferred Skills
- MEP Contracting / Building Construction (High Rise Residential, Commercial, Mixed Use Developments, and Villas).
Pay range and compensation package
- Minimum 10 years of experience in MEP contracting, with proven experience in high rise buildings and villa construction projects in the UAE/GCC.
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