Mechanical Project Engineer

About the role

Manage assigned mechanical work packages from approved drawings through installation, inspection, testing and handover while controlling daily progress, manpower, materials, quality and coordination. The role involves planning execution for HVAC, plumbing, drainage and fire‑fighting works and ensuring compliance with HSE and project specifications.

Key responsibilities

• Plan daily and weekly execution for HVAC, plumbing, drainage and fire‑fighting works, coordinating manpower, materials, tools and site access.
• Review approved shop drawings, specifications, method statements and ITPs, briefing supervisors and foremen on execution requirements.
• Coordinate with civil, architectural, electrical and BIM teams to resolve interface issues, sleeves/openings, ceiling zones and plantroom access.
• Monitor site productivity, quantities installed and work completion versus look‑ahead targets, taking corrective action for slippage.
• Raise and coordinate WIRs/MIRs, testing requests and QA/QC documentation, ensuring closure of comments, snags and NCRs.
• Track material requirements, delivery status, storage and consumption, reporting shortages or long‑lead risks.
• Prepare RFIs and technical/site queries, coordinating approved responses with construction and technical teams.
• Supervise subcontractors and direct labour, ensuring works comply with HSE requirements and approved RAMS.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 7 years of relevant mechanical MEP project/site experience.
• Strong practical knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, drainage and fire‑fighting installation and testing.
• Ability to read and interpret coordinated shop drawings, specifications, BOQs and method statements.
• Experience with WIR/MIR processes, material control, subcontractor coordination and progress reporting.
• UAE/GCC building‑project experience is strongly preferred.

Required skills

• HVAC
• Plumbing
• Drainage
• Fire‑fighting
• AutoCAD
• Revit
• BIM
• MS Office