Assistant Resident Engineer (M&E)

Zohorecruit; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

KN International Architects and Engineers LLC in Abu Dhabi seeks an Assistant Resident Engineer (Mechanical/Electrical) to oversee infrastructure and building services on major projects. The role requires extensive M&E expertise and coordination with contractors, consultants, and authorities.

The ideal candidate has a minimum of 10 years’ UAE experience in infrastructure and building services, including pumping stations and fluid mechanics, with strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).
• Minimum 10 years of experience in infrastructure and building services, preferably within the UAE.
• Previous experience working with TAQA WS.
• Strong technical expertise in pumping stations, fluid mechanics, and M&E systems.
• Proven experience in construction supervision, quality control, and contract administration.
• Excellent problem-solving, leadership, and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Resident Engineer in managing mechanical and electrical (M&E) infrastructure and building services projects.
• Oversee and coordinate pumping stations, fluid mechanics, and related systems to ensure compliance with project specifications and local regulations.
• Supervise the contractor’s work, ensuring adherence to contract requirements, safety standards, and quality control measures.
• Conduct regular site inspections and progress monitoring to ensure timely completion of M&E systems.
• Manage and respond to RFIs, submittals, and technical queries related to mechanical and electrical works.
• Collaborate with project stakeholders to ensure smooth project execution.
• Review project documentation, including material approvals, method statements, and shop drawings.
• Identify risks, troubleshoot issues, and recommend corrective actions to maintain project efficiency.
• Attend weekly and monthly progress meetings, providing technical input and status updates.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental (HSE) regulations on-site.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Electrical engineering

Project coordination

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

KN International Architects and Engineers LLC | Full time

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

ASSISTANTRESIDENT ENGINEER (MECHANICAL/ELECTRICAL)

Company:KNInternational Location: Western Region, Abu Dhabi

JobSummary:

KNInternational is urgently seeking a highly skilledAssistant ResidentEngineer (Mechanical/Electrical)to join our team. This role involvesoverseeing theinfrastructure and building servicesaspects ofprojects, ensuring quality execution, compliance with local regulations, andefficient coordination with contractors. The ideal candidate should haveextensiveexperience in mechanical and electrical systems, including pumping stations andfluid mechanics.

KeyResponsibilities:

• Assist the Resident Engineer inmanagingmechanical and electrical (M&E) infrastructure andbuilding servicesprojects.
• Oversee and coordinatepumpingstations, fluid mechanics, and related systemsto ensurecompliance with project specifications and local regulations.
• Supervise the contractor’swork, ensuring adherence to contract requirements, safety standards, andquality control measures.
• Conduct regular siteinspections and progress monitoring to ensure timely completion of M&Esystems.
• Manage and respond toRFIs,submittals, and technical queriesrelated to mechanical andelectrical works.
• Collaborate with projectstakeholders, including contractors, consultants, and governmentauthorities, to ensure smooth project execution.
• Review project documentation,including material approvals, method statements, and shop drawings.
• Identify risks, troubleshootissues, and recommend corrective actions to maintain projectefficiency.
• Attendweekly andmonthly progress meetings, providing technical input and statusupdates.
• Ensure compliance withhealth,safety, and environmental (HSE) regulationson-site.

RequiredQualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or ElectricalEngineering (or equivalent).
• Minimum 10 years of experience ininfrastructureand building services, preferably within the UAE.
• Previous experience working with TAQA WS
• Strong technical expertiseinpumping stations, fluid mechanics, and M&E systems.
• Proven experience inconstructionsupervision, quality control, and contract administration.
• Excellentproblem-solving,leadership, and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-pacedenvironment and manage multiple tasks effectively.

WhyJoin Us?

AtKN International, we are committed to delivering excellence in infrastructuresolutions. Our team works on impactful projects that drive innovation andprogress. We offer competitive benefits, career growth opportunities, and adynamic work environment.

Ifyou are looking to take the next step in your career,