Senior Mechanical Engineer
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About the Role
Oneworks is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer with strong construction supervision expertise for a high-profile airport project in Sharjah, UAE. The role involves overseeing MEP construction activities, ensuring compliance with design specifications, and leading a team.
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Responsibilities
- Supervise and monitor the mechanical aspects of construction works to ensure compliance with drawings, specifications, and relevant codes
- Manage and coordinate day to day site activities with the contractor, reporting progress, risks, and issues to the Resident Engineer and Project Management team
- Review and approve method statements, material submittals, shop drawings, and as built documentation
- Lead a team of engineers and inspectors; delegate tasks and responsibilities effectively
- Participate in progress and coordination meetings; contribute technical expertise and ensure resolution of site issues
- Ensure quality assurance and quality control processes are implemented and followed throughout the mechanical works
- Support testing and commissioning activities, ensuring systems are installed, tested, and operated in accordance with project specifications
- Maintain clear documentation of site activities, issues, and resolutions
- Ensure all safety protocols and site regulations are strictly followed
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
- Minimum 15 years of total experience in mechanical engineering, including at least 5 years in airport projects
- Proven experience in construction supervision and site based roles, specifically within the MEP domain
- Previous experience in leading engineering teams and coordinating with multiple stakeholders on large scale infrastructure projects
- Solid understanding of local and international mechanical codes and standards
- UAE/GCC experience required
- Excellent command of written and spoken English
- Ability to join within 1 month or less
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Job Description
- Oneworks is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer with strong construction supervision expertise to join our team in our Dubai office and support a high profile airport project in the region. The successful candidate will play a key role in overseeing and managing on site MEP construction activities
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline; Master’s degree is a plus;
- Minimum 15 years of total experience in mechanical engineering, including at least 5 years in airport projects;
- Proven experience in construction supervision and site based roles, specifically within the MEP domain;
- Previous experience in leading engineering teams and coordinating with multiple stakeholders on large scale infrastructure projects;
- Solid understanding of local and international mechanical codes and standards;
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, with the ability to guide junior engineers and inspectors;
- UAE/GCC experience required;
- Familiarity with BIM workflows is advantageous;
- Familiarity with Aconex for project documentation and correspondence, and Proficient AutoCAD skills;
- Excellent command of written and spoken English;
- Ability to join within 1 month or less.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Supervise and monitor the mechanical aspects of construction works to ensure compliance with drawings, specifications, and relevant codes;
- Manage and coordinate day to day site activities with the contractor, reporting progress, risks, and issues to the Resident Engineer and Project Management team;
- Review and approve method statements, material submittals, shop drawings, and as built documentation;
- Lead a team of engineers and inspectors; delegate tasks and responsibilities effectively to ensure timely completion of inspections and site related tasks;
- Participate in progress and coordination meetings; contribute technical expertise and ensure resolution of site issues;
- Ensure quality assurance and quality control processes are implemented and followed throughout the mechanical works;
- Support testing and commissioning activities, ensuring systems are installed, tested, and operated in accordance with project specifications;
- Maintain clear documentation of site activities, issues, and resolutions;
- Ensure all safety protocols and site regulations are strictly followed.
Salary
- AED 24,000 AED 28,000 per month
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