Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - BIM Coordination

About the role

A design consultancy in Dubai is looking for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join its Design Division. The engineer will handle detailed mechanical design drawings and coordinate with the project team on high-rise and hospitality projects, supporting BIM coordination and statutory approvals.

Key responsibilities

• Produce detailed design drawings for mechanical systems such as HVAC, public health and fire protection, BMS, irrigation, swimming pools and gas.
• Prepare technical specifications, schedules and design development reports.
• Understand the contract and scope of project deliverables and coordinate with other project team members.
• Monitor the performance of engineers and ensure work meets agreed deadlines and budget.
• Keep senior design team members informed of key design decisions and objectives.
• Ensure statutory and regulatory requirements are met in all designs.
• Support project submittals and No Objection Certificates (NOC) to the relevant authorities.
• Attend and contribute to team and project meetings as required.

Required profile

• Minimum 15 years of experience in an engineering consultancy in the UAE, preferably in Dubai.
• Experience in sustainable design and familiarity with Dubai authorities (DM, DEWA, Civil Defense, Trakhees, EHS, DDA).
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (BEng) or Master's degree in Engineering (MEng).
• Excellent verbal and written Arabic and English.
• Membership of a recognized professional body (CIBSE, IMechE or ASHRAE) is desirable but not essential.

Required skills

• General MEP design software such as HAP and Revit.
• AutoCAD.