Emirati Talent- Manager, Mechanical Design

Majid Al Futtaim; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly environment

Leadership Model

Global team

Job summary

Majid Al Futtaim is seeking an Emirati Talent- Manager, Mechanical Design to lead design quality, coordination, and constructability across developments. You will guide multi-disciplinary reviews, promote sustainability, and enable efficient handover from concept to completion.

The role emphasizes digital design, innovation, and alignment with Net Zero targets, with responsibilities spanning design reviews, coordination, and value engineering for cost and performance optimization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• 5 - 7 years of mechanical design experience across large-scale developments.
• Experience with BIM, coordination with MEP disciplines.
• Knowledge of UAE regulations; GCC/MENA experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review mechanical designs for HVAC, plumbing, drainage, firefighting, and gas systems.
• Coordinate with architectural and other MEP disciplines to integrate designs.
• Support construction with site visits and review of mock-ups to ensure alignment with designs.
• Review BIM models and clash detection outputs using Navisworks.

Skills

Coordination

Design review

Sustainability awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Navisworks

Job description

JOB TITLE

Emirati Talent- Manager, Mechanical Design | Majid Al Futtaim - Development

Role Summary

The Mechanical Design Manager, reporting to the MEP Design Lead, is responsible for reviewing, coordinating, and optimizing mechanical system designs across Majid Al Futtaim developments. The role ensures design quality, constructability, sustainability, and compliance with Majid Al Futtaim standards and applicable codes. Supporting projects from concept through handover, the position drives innovation, digital design, operational efficiency, and sustainability initiatives in line with Majid Al Futtaim developments Net Zero targets.

ROLE PROFILE

• Review and ensure the quality, completeness, and technical accuracy of mechanical designs, including HVAC, plumbing, drainage, firefighting, and gas systems.
• Coordinate mechanical systems with architectural, structural, and other MEP disciplines to ensure seamless integration.
• Review BIM models, drawings, and clash detection outputs using Navisworks and other coordination tools.
• Ensure compliance with project briefs, Majid Al Futtaim design standards, and applicable local and international codes and regulations.
• Evaluate design constructability and provide value engineering solutions to optimize cost, performance, efficiency, and sustainability outcomes.
• Review technical documentation, including specifications, calculations, reports, shop drawings, material submissions, and method statements.
• Support construction activities through site visits, technical guidance, issue resolution, and review of mock-ups to ensure alignment with approved designs.
• Collaborate with consultants and internal stakeholders, manage design risks, participate in coordination meetings, and contribute to continuous improvement and innovation within the mechanical discipline.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• 5 - 7 years of mechanical design experience across retail, residential, mixed-use, and large‑scale developments.
• Proven experience across the full project lifecycle, including design review, coordination, and construction support.
• Strong knowledge of UAE regulations and mechanical design standards; GCC/MENA experience is preferred.
• Membership in a recognized professional body (e.g., CIBSE, ASHRAE) is preferred.
• LEED, BREEAM, or other sustainability certifications are advantageous.

What We Offer

• At Majid Al Futtaim, we’re on a mission to create great moments, to spread happiness, to build, experiences that stay in our memories for a lifetime. We’re proud to say that over the past 27 years, we have built a reputation as a regional market leader in what we do. Join us!
• Work in a friendly environment, where everyone shares positive vibes and excited about our future.
• Work with over 45,000 diverse and talented colleagues, all guided by our Leadership Model.