Senior Site Engineer - Vertical (MEP)

About the role

Award‑winning specialist consultancy AESG is seeking a Senior Site Engineer with expertise in vertical transportation and MEP building services to lead on‑site delivery across the United Arab Emirates. The role combines technical authority, team leadership and close collaboration with contractors and commissioning teams.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct independent site inspections to verify compliance with project specifications, health & safety standards and applicable codes.
• Review shop drawings, red‑marked drawings, as‑built drawings, method statements and technical submittals against project documentation.
• Prepare and issue reports such as NCRs, SORs, snag lists and RFIs.
• Review contractor BIM clash detection models and flag major issues.
• Assess test procedures and results for conformity with specifications and industry practice.
• Assist in reviewing project documentation for code compliance.
• Communicate issues clearly to senior team members.
• Liaise professionally with contractors and their commissioning teams.
• Monitor installation progress and ensure quality standards are met.

Required profile

• BSc Mechanical Engineering or equivalent MEP/Building Services Engineering degree.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in vertical transportation systems.
• CSA Grade 5 qualification (desirable but not essential).
• Certified Commissioning Authority (BCA, ACG or NEBB) – desirable.

Required skills

• Vertical Transportation systems
• Mechanical Engineering
• MEP Building Services Engineering
• Commissioning Authority
• BIM clash detection