Senior Mechanical Engineer

Job Title: Senior Mechanical Engineer 

Department: Operations / Engineering

Reports To: Project Manager

Location: Dubai

Job Purpose

This role requires a strategic and technically proficient Mechanical Project Site Engineer with a minimum of 8 years of experience in the contracting sector. The ideal candidate must have a deep background in direct site execution , bridging the gap between design and installation. You will be responsible for physically delivering complex mechanical systems (HVAC, Fire Protection, and Plumbing), ensuring full compliance with international standards and local authority regulations. You must possess deep expertise in District Cooling Systems (ETS/Plant work) and hold full accountability for subcontractor coordination, installation quality, and aggressive management of site timelines.

Key Responsibilities

Site Supervision & Execution

• Direct Field Management: Monitor and control all day-to-day installation activities for HVAC, Fire Fighting, Plumbing, and Drainage systems.
• Technical Troubleshooting: Identify site-specific miscoordinations and provide practical engineering solutions to ensure quality is not compromised while maintaining project schedules.
• Cross-Discipline Coordination: Actively coordinate with Civil and Electrical teams to ensure mechanical services integrate seamlessly and clearances are obtained before installation.
• Health & Safety: Monitor site activities for HSE violations and hazards, report incidents, and implement risk mitigation strategies.

Field Engineering & Troubleshooting

• Constructability Analysis: Review drawings to identify "unbuildable" areas. Immediately solve site clashes by providing practical, on-site sketches and solutions.
• Permit & Safety Control: Own the Permit to Work (PTW) process. Ensure all mechanical site activities especially hot work and heavy lifting are performed safely to avoid site shutdowns.
• Sub-contractor Coordination: Run the "on-site" meetings between Civil and Electrical trades to ensure your mechanical services have the required clearances and structural openings.

Testing, Commissioning & Handover

• Quality Assurance: Lead the preparation and execution of Testing & Commissioning (T&C) packages for critical equipment such as chillers, fire pumps, AHUs, and BMS integration.
• Authority Approvals: Represent the project during inspections with governmental bodies (e.g., Civil Defense) to ensure successful regulatory outcomes and project close-out.
• Project Close-out: Oversee the preparation of As-Built drawings, O&M manuals, and punch list clearances to facilitate formal handover to the client.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized institution 
• Experience: Minimum 8 years in the construction industry, with a proven track record in contracting environments and site engineering roles.

Technical Proficiency:

• Expertise in HVAC (Chilled Water & DX), Fire Protection, and Plumbing & Drainage systems.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and engineering software like HAP, Elite, and hydraulic modelling tools.
• Licenses: A valid professional engineering license (e.g., UPDA Grade A or equivalent) and relevant certifications (e.g., PMP) are highly preferred.
• Skills: Strong leadership abilities, executive-level communication skills for stakeholder meetings, and a focused approach to budget and schedule management.