Sr. Mechanical Engineer
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We are seeking an experienced
Senior Mechanical Engineer – MEP
to join our team.
The Senior Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for managing and overseeing the mechanical scope of MEP projects, including
HVAC, chilled water, plumbing, drainage, and fire-fighting systems
, from technical review and site execution through testing, commissioning, and final handover.
The ideal candidate will have extensive experience working with
MEP contracting companies in the UAE
, with strong technical knowledge, site execution experience, and the ability to lead and coordinate mechanical works across multiple project stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage mechanical engineering works for MEP projects from design and technical review through execution, testing, commissioning, and handover.
- Review
IFC drawings, shop drawings, technical specifications, BOQs, material submittals, and related project documentation
.
- Ensure mechanical works are executed in accordance with approved drawings, project specifications, method statements, and applicable authority requirements.
- Oversee the installation and execution of
HVAC, chilled water, plumbing, drainage, and fire-fighting systems
.
- Coordinate technical and site requirements with consultants, clients, main contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal project teams.
- Supervise site activities, monitor progress, and ensure mechanical works meet required quality and safety standards.
- Identify technical and coordination issues and provide practical engineering solutions to avoid delays and rework.
- Prepare and review
method statements, technical proposals, RFIs, material requirements, progress reports, and other engineering documentation
.
- Coordinate with procurement teams regarding technical specifications, material requirements, approvals, and delivery priorities.
- Monitor project schedules, manpower requirements, material availability, and mechanical work progress.
- Attend technical, coordination, and progress meetings with clients, consultants, and project stakeholders.
- Coordinate and oversee
testing & commissioning activities
, inspections, snag rectification, and final project handover.
- Support cost control and ensure mechanical works are executed efficiently within approved project requirements and budgets.
- Provide technical guidance and supervision to junior engineers, supervisors, foremen, and site teams.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in
Mechanical Engineering
.
- Minimum 7–10 years of relevant experience with MEP contracting companies in the UAE.
- Strong hands-on experience in
HVAC, chilled water systems, plumbing, drainage, and fire-fighting systems
.
- Strong knowledge of MEP construction practices, technical drawings, material submittals, method statements, and testing & commissioning procedures.
- Good understanding of applicable
UAE authority requirements, codes, and international engineering standards
.
- Proven experience in site execution, project coordination, and mechanical project delivery.
- Strong leadership, problem-solving, communication, and project management skills.
- Ability to coordinate effectively with consultants, clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and multidisciplinary project teams.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced construction environment.
- Must be willing to work and relocate to project locations across any Emirate in the UAE.
Work Location
In person – UAE
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