DLP Lead

Al Ashram Contracting; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Al Ashram Contracting in Dubai seeks an experienced Mechanical/Electrical Site Engineer to oversee defect liability periods, handovers, and commissioning on large-scale building projects. You will coordinate with consultants, developers, and Tier-1 contractors to ensure compliance with UAE codes and project specs.

You will manage O&M handover, maintain records, and drive timely approvals from authorities. A degree in engineering and 6–8 years UAE GCC experience are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 6–8 years of UAE/GCC construction experience.
• Experience as a site engineer on large building projects.
• Familiarity with FIDIC contracts and UAE building codes.
• Knowledge of testing, commissioning, and O&M handovers.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with regulatory authorities and approvals for project locations.
• Oversee defect liability period and various handover milestones.
• Monitor KPI/SLAs and escalate unresolved defects.
• Ensure preparation and submission of O&M manuals and drawings.
• Lead commissioning and testing activities for systems (HVAC, BMS, Fire).
• Support final TOC and FCC issuance with project team.

Skills

Regulatory coordination

Handover management

Defects liability

BMS systems

Testing & commissioning

HVAC systems

Project management

Education

Bachelors in engineering

Tools

FIDIC Contracts

UAE Building Codes

DLP processes

Job description

• Coordinate with UAE regulatory authorities where required, including Dubai Municipality (DM), DEWA, Dubai Civil Defence (DCD), RTA, DDA, Nakheel, Trakhees, or other relevant authorities depending on the project location.
• Ensure rectification works comply with local authority regulations, UAE Fire & Life Safety Code, and applicable building codes.
• Support obtaining final authority approvals related to completed rectification works where applicable.
• Manage post-handover activities between the Project Team and Facilities Management Team.
• Coordinate Final Snagging, Pre-Handover, Initial Handover, Practical Completion, and Final Completion inspections.
• Assist in achieving successful issuance of the Taking Over Certificate (TOC) and Final Completion Certificate (FCC).
• Ensure all Operation & Maintenance (O&M) Manuals, warranties, spare parts, training records, and as-built drawings have been submitted and accepted.
• Monitor contractor performance against contractual Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
• Escalate unresolved defects to senior management and recommend contractual remedies where necessary.
• Coordinate with commercial and contracts teams regarding retention release linked to DLP completion.

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent.
• Minimum 6–8 years of experience within the UAE or GCC construction industry.
• Minimum 2 years of experience managing Defects Liability Period, project handover facilities transition.
• Previous experience as a Mechanical/Electrical Site Engineer on large-scale building projects.
• Experience with consultants, developers, or Tier-1 contractors is highly preferred.
• FIDIC Contracts, UAE Building Codes, UAE Fire & Life Safety Code
• Authority approval processes, Building commissioning
• Testing & Commissioning (T&C), Preventive and Corrective Maintenance principles
• Building Management Systems (BMS) , Fire Alarm & Fire Fighting Systems
• HVAC Systems, LV & ELV Systems, Plumbing & Drainage
• Chilled Water Systems, Lift & Escalator Systems, Generator Systems
• PMP (Project Management Professional)
• PRINCE2, NEBOSH or IOSH Managing Safely , OSHA Construction Safety
• Certified Facilities Manager (CFM) – advantageous
• Flexible to attend emergency call-outs related to critical building defects when required.