Team Lead - Mechanical Engineer
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About the Role
GHD is seeking an experienced Mechanical Team Leader to lead and grow a team of mechanical engineers in Abu Dhabi, delivering innovative HVAC, firefighting, plumbing, and drainage systems for large-scale projects.
Key Skills for This Role
Responsibilities
- Lead, inspire, and grow a team of mechanical engineers and modelers
- Take ownership of delivery of HVAC, firefighting, plumbing, and drainage systems
- Ensure designs comply with NFPA standards and local authority regulations in Abu Dhabi and Dubai
- Prepare and review technical reports and authority submission documents
- Apply advanced tools for heat load calculations, energy modeling, and BIM (Revit)
- Collaborate on strategic planning, proposals, resource management, and business development
- Act as a mentor and role model, fostering a collaborative environment
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
- Minimum 10 years of experience in mechanical design and delivery of complex, large scale projects
- Demonstrated success in leading and scaling engineering teams, ideally within a consultancy environment
- Deep technical expertise in mechanical systems
- Proficiency in Revit and other relevant design/analysis software
- Experience in Middle East projects is essential
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Full Job Posting
About the Role
- We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Team Leader to join our Building engineering team and take a strategic leadership role in driving the growth and development of our Mechanical team.
- This is a high impact opportunity to shape a dynamic and expanding team, delivering innovative, sustainable mechanical engineering solutions across a wide range of large scale, multidisciplinary projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, inspire, and grow a talented team of mechanical engineers and modelers, building a strong technical culture and expanding our Mechanical capability in the UAE.
- Take ownership of the delivery of HVAC, firefighting, plumbing, and drainage systems, ensuring technical excellence, timely execution, and budget adherence.
- Ensure all designs comply with NFPA standards and local authority regulations in Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
- Prepare and review technical reports, authority submission documents, and liaise directly with local authorities to ensure smooth approvals.
- Apply advanced tools for heat load calculations, energy modeling, and BIM (Revit) to enhance design quality and efficiency.
- Collaborate with the Business Group Leader on strategic planning, proposals, resource management, and business development.
- Act as a mentor and role model, fostering a collaborative, knowledge sharing environment that supports professional growth and team cohesion.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering.
- Minimum 10 years of experience, with a strong background in mechanical design and delivery of complex, large scale projects.
- Demonstrated success in leading and scaling engineering teams, ideally within a consultancy environment.
- Deep technical expertise in mechanical systems and a passion for innovation and sustainability.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trusted client relationships.
- Proficiency in Revit and other relevant design/analysis software.
- Experience in Middle East projects is essential.
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