Lead Engineer MEP/ Material Handling Systems

9E Global; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

9E Global in Dubai is seeking a senior on-site Project/Design Engineer with 12-15 years' experience in mechanical/building services for major aviation/hangar projects.

You will supervise construction, testing, commissioning, and handover of MHS and mechanical systems (HVAC, plumbing, firefighting, etc.), coordinate interfaces, review drawings and submittals, and lead site meetings.

Qualifications

• Qualified graduate engineer in Mechanical/Building Services Engineering.
• Masters Degree/Chartered Engineering status is a plus.
• Minimum 12-15years of experience on site and in engineering consultancy firms.
• Experience in Middle East projects will be highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise construction, installation, testing, commissioning, and handover of MHS and mechanical systems, including HVAC, ventilation, plumbing, firefighting, chilled water, compressed air, and specialist utilities.
• Oversee elevators, escalators, moving walkways, cranes, and lifting systems, including safety, testing, certification, and statutory compliance.
• Conduct site inspections, testing, quality checks, and commissioning activities, ensuring proper documentation and closure of deficiencies.
• Coordinate interfaces between MHS/mechanical systems and hangar doors, cranes, aircraft systems, electrical, BMS, fire alarm, civil/structural, and architectural works.
• Review shop drawings, RFIs, material submittals, method statements, ITPs, and commissioning procedures.
• Monitor contractor resources, progress, productivity, delays, risks, and recovery plans against the project programme.
• Identify and manage NCRs, defects, punch-list items, and corrective actions through to closure.
• Ensure compliance with HSE, aviation safety, permits, risk assessments, lifting, work-at-height, and confined-space requirements.
• Lead/participate in site, progress, quality, safety, and commissioning meetings and follow up technical actions.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly site reports covering progress, quality, safety, resources, risks, and technical issues.
• Review as-built drawings, O&M manuals, asset data, training, warranties, test records, and handover documentation.
• Provide technical advice to the Client and design team and support changes, claims, and practical solutions to protect safety, quality, cost, and programme.
• Role will normally be asProject Engineer on projects of various sizes.On major/more complex projects could take the role of a Design Engineer.
• Be responsible for deliveringwork to a fee agreed with a Project Manager.

Skills

On-site supervision

Project coordination

Quality assurance

HSE compliance

Site testing and commissioning

MHS & mechanical systems knowledge

Aviation/hangar experience

Middle East project experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Building Services Engineering

Masters degree

Chartered status

Job description

Team Working

Building Relationships

Delivering Results

Developing Self & Others

Improving Performance

Qualifications

Qualified graduate engineer in Mechanical/ Building Services Engineering.Masters Degree/Chartered Engineering status is a plus.

Minimum 12-15years of experience on site and in engineering consultancy firms.

Experience in Middle East projects will behighly preferred.

Business Development

Develop a network of contacts on each contract. Concentrate on developing a unified commitment of excellence in dealing with site and design team colleagues.

ProjectRole

• The candidate should have strong site experience in major aviation, aircraft hangar, industrial, or logistics projects, with experience in contractor supervision, coordination, inspections, testing, commissioning, and handover.
• Supervise construction, installation, testing, commissioning, and handover of MHS and mechanical systems, including HVAC, ventilation, plumbing, firefighting, chilled water, compressed air, and specialist utilities.
• Oversee elevators, escalators, moving walkways, cranes, and lifting systems, including safety, testing, certification, and statutory compliance.
• Conduct site inspections, testing, quality checks, and commissioning activities, ensuring proper documentation and closure of deficiencies.
• Coordinate interfaces between MHS/mechanical systems and hangar doors, cranes, aircraft systems, electrical, BMS, fire alarm, civil/structural, and architectural works.
• Review shop drawings, RFIs, material submittals, method statements, ITPs, and commissioning procedures.
• Monitor contractor resources, progress, productivity, delays, risks, and recovery plans against the project programme.
• Identify and manage NCRs, defects, punch-list items, and corrective actions through to closure.
• Ensure compliance with HSE, aviation safety, permits, risk assessments, lifting, work-at-height, and confined-space requirements.
• Lead/participate in site, progress, quality, safety, and commissioning meetings and follow up technical actions.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly site reports covering progress, quality, safety, resources, risks, and technical issues.
• Review as-built drawings, O&M manuals, asset data, training, warranties, test records, and handover documentation.
• Provide technical advice to the Client and design team and support changes, claims, and practical solutions to protect safety, quality, cost, and programme.
• Role will normally be asProject Engineer on projects of various sizes.On major/more complex projects could take the role of a Design Engineer.
• Be responsible for deliveringwork to a fee agreed with a Project Manager.

CompanyRole

• Have an understanding of ourBusiness plan, mission statement and key challenges.
• Contribute to the developmentof company procedures by taking an active role in task groups.
• Attend team meetings and playan active role in the development of procedures within your team.
• Review and comment on companyprocedures using the feedback system.
• Applying policies relating tohealth & safety, quality and training
• Be aware of the design philosophy and engineering principals for the project. Receive a comprehensive briefing from the project engineer before starting on site.
• Have an understanding of the buildability aspects and construction techniques applicable for the project.
• Carry out a cross reference check of all documents including specifications and drawings and bar bending schedules (if applicable).
• Keep a continuing review of the temporary and permanent stability of the building as it is constructed.
• Assist the design team with the co ordination of the engineering particularly when it applies to site matters.

QHSE Responsibilities

• Understand, implement and follow 9E QHSE policies.
• Implement and coordinate QHSE procedures in your workplace.
• Comply with local regulatory authority guidelines and laws pertaining to QHSE.
• Report any QHSE incidents immediately to 9E QHSE Dept. and to legal authorities if required.
• Abide Client/Contractor QHSE requirements and acquire site induction before mobilizing at sites.