Facilities & EHS Project Lead – Satellite Manufacturing

Loft Orbital Solutions; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Loft Orbital Solutions is seeking a Senior Project Engineer – Facilities & EHS to lead the expansion of a satellite manufacturing facility in Abu Dhabi and to drive daily EHS activities across the organization. You will coordinate HVAC, electrical, structural, and cleanroom works, manage schedules and budgets, and ensure regulatory compliance while maintaining manufacturing continuity.

The ideal candidate has 7–12 years in industrial construction or infrastructure projects, a strong MEP

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil or related engineering.
• 7–12 years of relevant experience in industrial construction, facility expansion or infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of MEP systems, building utilities and industrial infrastructure.
• Experience in project execution, contractor coordination, scheduling, cost monitoring and commissioning.
• Experience in industrial/manufacturing facilities.
• Experience coordinating with UAE authorities (TAQA, Abu Dhabi Civil Defence, KEZAD).
• Hands-on EHS implementation, risk assessments, workplace safety and contractor safety management.
• Proficiency in MS Project and Excel; engineering drawing reviews.
• Strong communication and coordination skills.
• Valid UAE driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate facility expansion, cleanroom construction, infrastructure upgrades and future modification projects from planning through commissioning and handover.
• Review engineering drawings, technical specifications, material submittals and contractor proposals.
• Coordinate civil, architectural, MEP, fire protection and specialist cleanroom works.
• Monitor project schedules, budgets, contractor performance, construction quality and progress.
• Support procurement, technical evaluations, cost assessments, variations and project documentation.
• Coordinate testing, commissioning, inspections, defect rectification and final handover.
• Ensure construction and modification activities are carried out safely without disrupting ongoing manufacturing operations.

Skills

MEP systems knowledge

Contractor coordination

Project scheduling

Cost monitoring

EHS implementation

MS Project

Excel

Engineering drawing review

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Civil engineering

NEBOSH IGC or equivalent

Tools

MS Project

Excel

Job description

Loft Orbital Solutions is seeking a Senior Project Engineer – Facilities & EHS to lead the expansion of a satellite manufacturing facility in Abu Dhabi and to drive daily EHS activities across the organization. You will coordinate HVAC, electrical, structural, and cleanroom works, manage schedules and budgets, and ensure regulatory compliance while maintaining manufacturing continuity.

The ideal candidate has 7–12 years in industrial construction or infrastructure projects, a strong MEP