Commissioning Engineer – Elec / ELV Commissioning · Dubai

AESG; Dubai; On-site; AED 279,000 - 446,000; Full time

Job summary

AESG, a specialist consultancy with a global footprint including Dubai, seeks a skilled site-based commissioning professional to support multi-discipline projects. The role focuses on conducting site inspections, reviewing design data, and ensuring compliance through robust reporting and collaboration with contractors and the AESG team.

Ideal candidates bring a strong background in MEP/building services, extensive commissioning experience, and relevant industry accreditations.

Qualifications

• MEP / Building services Engineering Degree or equivalent.
• Minimum 5–7 years of relevant experience with an engineering degree/college diploma.
• Industry accreditations such as CSA Grade 4 or commissioning certifications are desirable (e.g., BCA, ACG or NEBB).

Responsibilities

• Independently conduct site inspections in the assigned discipline.
• Review design information, tolerances and working methods.
• Assess whether test procedures and results meet project specs and codes.
• Assist with reviewing project documentation for compliance.
• Produce high-quality site observation reports and documentation.
• Liaise with the commissioning team and track corrective actions.
• Monitor installation progress, submittals, and use of engineering tools per guidelines.
• Maintain project diaries detailing inspections and authorities' decisions on site.

Skills

Site inspections

Commissioning

Documentation

Report writing

Education

MEP/Building services Engineering Degree

BSc Electrical Engineering

BSc Building Services Engineering

HNC/HND or equivalent

ONC/OND or equivalent

Tools

CAD

Commissioning tools

Documentation software

Job description

Due to the continuing success and growth of our AESG team, a fantastic opportunity has opened up at our award-winning Specialist Consultancy, Engineering and Advisory Firm.

We are headquartered in London, Riyadh, Singapore and Dubai, Cape Town, Cairo & Sydney working throughout the Middle East, Europe and Asia. Our areas of expertise are represented in four core verticals: Building Engineering, Planning and Infrastructure, Strategy and Advisory and Commissioning, Handover and Asset Management.

We pride ourselves in being leaders in the industry in each of the services that we offer. We have one of the largest dedicated team with decades of cumulative experience in sustainable design, fire and life safety, cost management, façade engineering, commissioning, building performance, waste management, environmental consultancy, carbon management and acoustics.

JOB PURPOSE

• As part of a multi-discipline project team representing AESG, conduct site inspections and verify the tested results are correct.
• Provide support to the project by delivering commissioning services in line with the high-standards clients of AESG have come to expect.

QUALIFICATION / EXPERIENCE

Education

• MEP / Building services Engineering Degree
• BSc Electrical Engineering
• BSc Building Services Engineering

MEP / Building services Engineering College Diploma

• HNC, HND or equivalent

MEP / Building services Engineering College Certificate

• ONC, OND or equivalent
• MEP Trade time served + City & Guilds certificate

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of job-related experience + Engineering degree
• Minimum 6 years of job-related experience + college diploma
• Minimum 7 years of job-related experience + college or Trade Certificate

Industry Accreditations

• Incorporated Engineer, desirable but not essential
• CSA Grade 4 qualifies, desirable but not essential
• Commissioning certification such as BCA, ACG or NEBB, desirable but not essential

GENERAL EXPECTANCY

• Significant experience and advanced competencies.
• Able to work independently on complex tasks.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Independently conduct site inspections in selected discipline
• Review design information, tolerances and agreed methods of working
• Assess whether test procedures and recorded results demonstrate compliance with project specifications and industry codes of practice
• Assist with reviewing project documentation for compliance with project specifications and industry codes of practice
• Report issues found to senior team members in a clear, accurate and concise manner
• liaise with contractors commissioning team in a professional manner
• Carry out side observations with respect to quality of installation
• Produce documentation to a high standard, including site observation reports
• Participate in meetings and workshops regarding discipline when required
• Monitor installation, submittals and use of engineering tools adhering to project and commissioning guidelines
• Track completion of tasks, prepare lookaheads and trackers for project milestones
• Keep a diary of events and activities under your control, including systems inspected, documents reviewed, and any decision made by authorities on site.