MEP Engineer (Construction / Site Execution)

Role Purpose

To plan, coordinate and deliver the complete MEP (electrical, mechanical, plumbing, drainage, firefighting and ELV) scope of construction projects on site — from shop drawings through installation, testing, commissioning, authority approvals and handover — to the required quality, programme and budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Construction delivery Take ownership of the MEP scope on assigned projects (buildings, villas, warehouses, parks, fit-outs) from setting-out through to snag-free handover.
• Shop drawings & coordination Review, mark up and obtain approval for MEP shop drawings; carry out services coordination against architecture, structure and finishes; resolve clashes before installation.
• Material & BOQ control Prepare material take-offs from drawings and BOQs, raise material submittals and procurement requests, and control wastage on site.
• Site supervision Direct the electrical, mechanical and plumbing supervisors and subcontractors; sequence first-fix and second-fix activities to suit the construction programme.
• Quality & inspections Raise and walk down inspection requests (WIRs), ensure works comply with approved drawings, specifications and UAE codes; maintain QA/QC records.
• Authority approvals Coordinate inspections and approvals with relevant authorities and utilities (e.g. DEWA, ADDC, AADC, SEWA, Civil Defence) and consultants.
• Testing & commissioning Plan and witness testing and commissioning of all MEP systems; compile T&C records and as-built information for handover.
• Programme & reporting Track MEP progress against programme, identify slippage early, and report status, manpower and constraints to the Project Manager.
• Safety Enforce HSE requirements for all MEP activities and ensure safe systems of work on site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Electrical / Mechanical / MEP Engineering.
• UAE Society of Engineers / MMUP (UPDA) engineer registration is an advantage.
• Valid UAE driving licence preferred.

Required Experience & Skills

• 5–8 years’ MEP experience with a contractor on live construction projects — must include full-build delivery, not maintenance.
• Proven track record delivering complete MEP packages on at least one project type: building, villa, warehouse, park or major fit-out.
• Strong ability to read and interpret MEP construction drawings and specifications.
• Working knowledge of UAE MEP codes, authority and utility approval processes.
• Competent in services coordination, testing & commissioning and handover documentation.
• Confident leading site teams, subcontractors and multi-trade coordination.
• AutoCAD / drawing mark-up and MS Office; planning-software awareness (Primavera / MS Project) an advantage.

Pay: AED5,000.00 - AED10,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person