mechanical design manager

Surbana Jurong Private Limited

<div><ul><li>A global multidisciplinary consultancy with 16,500+ professionals across 40+ countries</li><li>
Delivering world-class infrastructure, buildings, and environmental solutions</li><li>
Deliver advanced water infrastructure engineering design and analysis across complex engineering projects</li></ul>
About SJ Group: 
Surbana Jurong Group is a leading global urban, infrastructure, and managed services consulting firm. With a strong presence across Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and beyond, we deliver integrated solutions across the entire project lifecycle, from planning and design to delivery and asset management.
Our Middle East operations continue to expand, supporting major infrastructure, transportation, energy, and development projects aligned with national visions and long-term growth strategies. 
About the Role:
The Senior Design Manager / Technical Principal (Mechanical) will provide technical leadership and design governance for water infrastructure mechanical systems across the Middle East region, operating from a UAE base.
Specialising in pumping stations, process mechanical engineering, water desalination, and water treatment works, this role serves as the discipline's technical authority, bridging project delivery, quality assurance, and supporting tenders across SJ&rsquo;s growing ME water portfolio.
Key Responsibilities<ul><li>
Provide technical direction and design assurance for mechanical systems across pumping stations (raw water, potable, sewage, irrigation), water treatment works, and desalination plants (SWRO, MSF, MED) from concept through to IFC and construction support stages.</li><li>
Lead technical reviews on complex mechanical designs including pump selection and performance analysis, process pipework, and equipment specifications for water infrastructure facilities.</li><li>
Champion the use of digital engineering tools including process simulation software, 3D plant design, and BIM workflows for mechanical disciplines.</li><li>
Support business development activities including technical input to bids, capability statements, and client presentations.</li><li>
Establish and enforce design standards, procedures, and QA/QC protocols for mechanical disciplines, aligned with relevant ME authority requirements (ADWEA, EtihadWE, SWCC, NWC, and equivalent) and international standards (BS, ISO, ASME, AWWA).</li></ul>
Qualifications &amp; Requirements:<ul><li>
Degree in Mechanical Engineering; Chartered Engineer status (IMechE, IChemE, or equivalent) required.</li><li>
Deep expertise in the mechanical design of water infrastructure, specifically large pumping stations, SWRO/MSF desalination plants, WTW process mechanical systems, and associated pipework and equipment packages.</li><li>
Proven track record of technical leadership on large-scale water sector mechanical projects across the UAE and wider Middle East region, with familiarity of regional authority procurement and approvals processes.</li><li>
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to engage at executive and regulatory authority level.</li></ul>
Why Join SJ? 
Join a global, multidisciplinary consultancy shaping sustainable, people-centric environments across 40+ countries. Work with world-class teams and lead impactful landscape design across the region.
All recruitment activities are handled by our internal Talent Acquisition Team, and this role currently doesn't require agency input.
Please do not forward resumes directly to SJ employees/managers; we do not accept unsolicited resumes and are not responsible for any associated fees.
**Only shortlisted candidates will be notified**
At Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world!</div>

Senior Design Manager / Technical Principal

UCC Holding

<div>
 
 
 Job Purpose
 
 
 
 The MEP Design Manager is responsible for leading, coordinating, and managing the
 
 Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) design activities
 
 for construction projects, ensuring compliance with project requirements, local authority regulations, budgets, and timelines. The role acts as the key technical interface between consultants, contractors, and internal stakeholders during the design stages.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 Design Management &amp; Coordination
 
 
 <ul>
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 Lead and manage all
 
 MEP design activities
 
 from concept through detailed design and construction stages.
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 Coordinate closely with
 
 architectural, structural, civil, and specialist consultants
 
 to ensure full design integration and clash-free outputs.
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 Review and approve MEP drawings, design calculations, specifications, and technical submittals.
 </li>
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 Ensure designs comply with
 
 local codes, authority regulations, international standards
 
 , and client requirements.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Project &amp; Stakeholder Coordination
 
 
 <ul>
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 Act as the primary point of contact for all
 
 MEP design-related matters
 
 with consultants, clients, and authorities.
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 Support the Project Manager with design programs, design deliverables, and milestone tracking.
 </li>
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 Participate in design meetings, value engineering workshops, and authority coordination meetings.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Technical Leadership
 
 
 <ul>
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 Provide technical guidance and leadership to MEP engineers and designers.
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 Proactively identify design risks, conflicts, and technical challenges and propose effective solutions.
 </li>
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 Support constructability reviews and coordinate with site teams during construction stages.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Cost &amp; Value Engineering
 
 
 <ul>
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 Assist in MEP cost planning, budgeting, and value engineering exercises.
 </li>
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 Propose optimized and cost-effective MEP solutions without compromising safety or performance.
 </li>
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 Support tender reviews and technical evaluations related to MEP scope.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Quality, Compliance &amp; Documentation
 
 
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 Ensure design quality, standardization, and compliance with project and company standards.
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 Maintain proper documentation, design records, and approvals.
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 Support commissioning, testing, and handover requirements from a design perspective.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Qualifications &amp; Experience
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in
 
 Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
 
 (Master&rsquo;s degree is an advantage).
 </li>
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 Minimum
 
 10&ndash;15 years
 
 of experience in MEP design within
 
 construction / consultancy / EPC projects
 
 .
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 Proven experience managing MEP design for
 
 medium to large-scale projects
 
 (commercial, residential, hospitality, infrastructure, mixed-use).
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 Strong knowledge of
 
 MEP codes, standards, and authority requirements
 
 (GCC/Middle East exposure preferred).
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Skills &amp; Competencies
 
 
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 Strong leadership and coordination skills.
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 Excellent technical knowledge of HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, Fire &amp; ELV systems.
 </li>
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 Proficiency in
 
 AutoCAD, Revit, BIM coordination tools
 
 , and design review processes.
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 Good communication skills in English; Arabic is an advantage.
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 Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple stakeholders and deadlines.
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 </ul>
 
 
</div>

Senior Design Manager (MEP)

JASARA PMC

<div>JASARA PMC is looking for a highly skilled Design Manager MEP/HVAC to lead the design and implementation of MEP and HVAC systems across our landmark infrastructure projects. In this role, you will oversee the planning, coordination, and execution of HVAC and MEP designs to ensure optimal performance, energy efficiency, and compliance with applicable standards and regulations.
The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams to achieve project goals. You will work closely with architects, engineers, contractors, and stakeholders to deliver innovative and cost-effective solutions that meet client expectations.
Key Responsibilities:<ul>
<li>Lead and manage MEP/HVAC design activities throughout the project lifecycle.</li>
<li>Coordinate with design teams, contractors, and consultants to ensure design integration and compliance.</li>
<li>Review and approve design drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.</li>
<li>Ensure adherence to relevant codes, standards, and best practices in MEP and HVAC design.</li>
<li>Manage project schedules, budgets, and resources effectively in collaboration with project management.</li>
<li>Provide technical guidance and support to the design team and other stakeholders.</li>
<li>Participate in design review meetings and liaise with clients to address design-related queries and requirements.</li>
<li>Stay updated with industry trends, new technologies, and sustainability initiatives related to MEP and HVAC systems.</li> 
</ul> 
 
Requirements 
<ul><li>
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.</li><li>
Minimum 15 years of experience in MEP and HVAC design management.</li><li>
Strong knowledge of MEP and HVAC systems design, codes, and standards.</li><li>
Proven experience in managing large-scale infrastructure or building projects.</li><li>
Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.</li><li>
Proficiency in relevant design software and project management tools.</li><li>
Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.</li></ul></div>

Design Manager MEP/HVAC

Vertiv

<div>POSITION SUMMARY
Vertiv is seeking a detail-oriented and skilled Mechanical Design Engineer to join our busbar engineered-to-order (ETO) team at our Ras Al Khaimah, UAE location. The Mechanical Design Engineer will report to the Design Manager and will work on the creation of accurate and detailed 2D drawings and 3D models for custom busbar assemblies and applications. This role will collaborate very closely with BIM Team, project managers and manufacturing teams to ensure designs are compliant to agency and industry standards in addition to customer requirements. 
RESPONSIBILITIES
<ul><li>Receive instruction from Design Manager and prepare manufacturing drawings for customized non-standard products based on project requirement in accordance with Tender, Specification, Drawing delivery dates etc.
</li><li>Conduct Design Reviews on each step based on the Design Control Plan received from Project team.
</li><li>Keep a track and communicate BOM changes to Design Manager and relevant project team.
</li><li>Communicate effectively with the Design Manager with regards to some drawing and specification discrepancies to deliver quality drawings.
</li><li>Complete each Project design on or before estimated date.
</li><li>Adhere to H&amp;S guidelines and policy of the company while in the factory and at the site.
</li><li>Print what is necessary and reduce the usage of paper.
</li><li>Forward the drawing to Design Manager to get drawing approval.
</li><li>Follow up with Design Manager for pending inputs and make no assumptions.
</li><li>Prepare site measurement based on input received from Design Manager.
</li><li>At project close out
</li><li>Maintain zero error in design.
</li><li>Update drawing locations of working and output files properly to Design Manager.
</li><li>Adhere to Vertiv&rsquo;s HSE Policy.
</li><li>Adhere to Vertiv&rsquo;s Equal opportunity, cultural diversity, fair treatment, and prevention of harassment &amp;-discrimination policies.
</li></ul>QUALIFICATIONS
<ul><li>Graduate/Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
</li><li>3+ years of experience in a CAD drafting role, preferably ETO or custom fabrication environment.
</li><li>Proficient in 3D modeling and 2D drafting using SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
</li><li>Strong knowledge of mechanical design principles, sheet metal design, and structural components.
</li><li>Familiarity with fabrication methods, machining processes, and material selection.
</li><li>Understanding of manufacturing limitations for formed sheet metal, copper, and aluminum components.
</li><li>Experience working in an ETO, make-to-order (MTO), or custom manufacturing environment is highly preferred.
</li><li>Understanding of GD&amp;T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) and best practices for drafting technical drawings.
</li><li>Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical specifications.
</li><li>Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple projects.
</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) required.
</li><li>Experience with SolidWorks PDM system required.
</li><li>Ability to work and multi-task in a fast-paced environment independently and as a member of a dynamic team; offer and receive constructive criticism.
</li><li>Demonstrated history of delivering 3D CAD models and production drawings as part of an engineering team.
</li><li>Excellent communication skills.
</li></ul>PHYSICAL &amp; ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS
Light lifting (2-10 kg)
TIME TRAVEL REQUIRED
<ul><li>None</li></ul></div>

Mechanical Engineer

Engineer I Mechanical Engineering IX

M/s. Wills Restaurant and Cafe

Immediate SupervisorProjects Manager.Responsibility and Authority<ul><li>Preparation of shop drawing B.O.Q.</li><li>Preparing Fabrication drawings &amp; Issue for production team.</li><li>Preparing installation drawings &amp; Issue for site execution team.</li><li>Preparing As Built drawing &amp; submission.</li><li>Preparing Co-ordination drawing &amp; submission.</li><li>Preparing Site measurement drawing.</li><li>Preparing Design proposals.</li><li>Co-ordinate with Site engineers.</li><li>Co-ordinate with Site peoples.</li><li>Co-ordinate with drafting team.</li><li>Co-ordinate with Design Engineer.</li><li>Maintain up date drawing register.</li></ul>Education<ul><li>ITI/Diploma in Mechanical/Civil</li></ul>Additional Preferred Qualification<ul><li>Diploma in Auto Design, Diploma in Nx, Diploma in Product Designing.</li><li>Auto CAD,Auto CAD 3D, Catia, NX Cad, NX Cam, GD&amp;T</li></ul>Immediate SupervisorProjects Manager.Responsibility and Authority<ul><li>Preparing Shop drawings &amp; submission.</li><li>Preparation of shop drawing B.O.Q.</li><li>Preparing Fabrication drawings &amp; Issue for production team.</li><li>Preparing installation drawings &amp; Issue for site execution team.</li><li>Preparing As Built drawing &amp; submission.</li><li>Preparing Co-ordination drawing &amp; submission.</li><li>Preparing Site measurement drawing.</li><li>Preparing Design proposals.</li><li>Co-ordinate with Site engineers.</li><li>Co-ordinate with Site peoples.</li><li>Co-ordinate with drafting team.</li><li>Co-ordinate with Design Engineer.</li><li>Maintain up date drawing register.</li></ul>Education<ul><li>ITI/Diploma in Mechanical/Civil</li></ul>Additional Preferred Qualification<ul><li>Diploma in Auto Design, Diploma in Nx, Diploma in Product Designing.</li><li>Auto CAD,Auto CAD 3D, Catia, NX Cad, NX Cam, GD&amp;T</li></ul>Work Location: In person

mechanical planning engineer

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology

Department/Division: Research Translation HubJob Title: Research Translation Engineer - Water Desalination and DistributionReports to: Manager, Research TranslationPosition SummaryReporting to the Research Translation Manager, the Water Desalination &amp; Distribution Engineer will provide technical engineering expertise, design support, and research translation guidance across a broad range of water desalination, treatment, and distribution projects at KAUST. The engineer will contribute to the early-stage development, prototyping, and deployment of advanced technologies spanning seawater desalination (thermal, membrane, electrochemical), hydraulics and pipeline design, smart water distribution networks, wastewater treatment, and water chemistry processes. This role requires working collaboratively alongside researchers, engineers, technologists, and industrial partners to convert scientific innovations into functional engineered systems. Activities span early‑stage research translation, technology scale‑up, field deployment, pilot‑unit engineering, technical assessments, and system performance optimization.Major Responsibilities&middot; Lead and provide engineering support for desalination, water treatment, and water distribution research translation projects.&middot; Design, model, and optimize desalination systems including RO, MD, ED, and thermal processes.&middot; Work with the Research Translation team to prototype and fabricate desalination/hydraulics subsystems using KAUST workshops and external vendors.&middot; Evaluate performance of prototype systems and pilot units; identify improvement pathways and scaling potential.&middot; Develop and execute structured test plans for prototype and pilot systems, including KPI definition, data acquisition, and performance benchmarking against design targets&middot; Conduct design reviews ensuring alignment with engineering principles, safety standards, and project requirements.&middot; Create engineering documentation including system specifications, test plans, P&amp;IDs, process flow diagrams (PFDs), and mechanical drawings.&middot; Engage in resource recovery research, supporting development of water reuse, nutrient recycling, and energy recovery technologies.&middot; Lead and assist in developing technology maturity roadmaps (TRL-based) and conduct gap analyses for desalination/distribution innovations.&middot; Support risk assessments, troubleshooting, root‑cause analysis, and performance diagnostics for deployed systems.&middot; Contribute to project planning, cost estimation, and technical feasibility studies; track engineering milestones and communicate progress to project leads and stakeholders.Personal Requirements:Competencies&middot; Experience with RO, thermal desalination (VC, MSF, MED), electrodialysis, and membrane distillation.&middot; Understanding membrane performance, fouling behavior, and energy‑water optimization.&middot; Knowledge of high‑pressure pumping systems and membrane process hydraulics.&middot; Familiarity with brine management, disposal strategies, and environmental compliance.&middot; Knowledge of water‑network hydraulics, pipeline sizing, and pressure management.&middot; Experience using PIPENET or similar tools for hydraulic modeling.&middot; Familiarity with SCADA, IoT sensors, and real‑time monitoring for smart water networks.&middot; Knowledge of leak detection technologies and non-revenue water (NRW) reduction strategies.&middot; Understanding water reuse, nutrient recovery, and energy capture.&middot; Mechanical design of high‑pressure pipelines, pump housings, and treatment‑unit components.&middot; Ability to interpret drawings, P&amp;IDs, and mechanical schematics.&middot; Experience with pilot‑unit fabrication, commissioning, and troubleshooting.&middot; Familiarity with relevant standards and codes (e.g., AWWA, ASME, ISO 24512) for water infrastructure design&middot; Understanding activated sludge, nutrient removal, and sludge processes.&middot; Experience with MBRs, membrane fouling, and cleaning strategies.&middot; Knowledge of adsorption, photocatalysis, and advanced oxidation processes.&middot; Familiarity with water‑quality parameters and contaminant‑removal mechanisms.&middot; Ability to translate research into engineered systems and prototypes.&middot; Strong analytical, communication, and documentation skills.&middot; Ability to work across multiple projects and interdisciplinary teams&middot; Experience preparing technical reports, reviewing grant proposals, or regulatory submissionsQualifications&middot; Degree in Environmental, Chemical, Water Resources, or Mechanical Engineering with relevant industry experienceExperience&middot; 6 to 10 years of relevant research/engineering experience in an industry setting&middot; Demonstrated working knowledge in concept prototyping, skid mounted pilot plants and product development.&middot; Execute technology transfer projects, resolve processing issues, and conduct technical assessments on process/product impact due to changes in equipment, scale, and raw materials.&middot; Experience analyzing engineering diagrams, specifications, related data, and drawings to determine design factors such as scale, shape, and arrangement of unit operations.&middot; Experience with desalination process design, membrane technologies, or thermal systems.&middot; Experience in water distribution system engineering, hydraulics, or pipeline design.&middot; Demonstrated experience executing technology transfer or research translation projects, including resolving processing issues and assessing impact of changes in equipment, scale, or raw materials.&middot; Proven ability to interpret and produce engineering diagrams, mechanical layouts, and water‑process unit operations.&middot; Industry experience ensuring systems are reliable, manufacturable, and cost‑efficient.&middot; Knowledge of technology readiness levels, prototyping methodologies, and translational research pathways.Work Location: In person

Research Translation Engineer - Water Desalination and Distribution

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