Luxury Hotel Mechanical Project Engineer – North Africa

Jddesign; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Jddesign seeks a Mechanical Project Engineer to oversee all mechanical systems on site for a luxury hotel development in North Africa. You will coordinate with subcontractors, fit-out teams, and vendors to ensure on-time, high-quality execution.

Required is a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with 8–10 years GCC experience in complex projects, preferably luxury hospitality. Relocation to North Africa is mandatory.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering is required.
• 8–10 years GCC experience in mechanical works within construction projects.
• Experience in luxury hotels/high-end hospitality projects is highly preferred.
• Willing to relocate to North Africa.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, firefighting, and specialist mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily mechanical works (HVAC, plumbing, drainage, firefighting, LPG, medical gases if applicable).
• Coordinate with mechanical subcontractors to ensure proper sequencing and quality of work.
• Coordinate mechanical interfaces with fit out contractors, joinery, ID works, and specialist systems.
• Attend daily/weekly coordination meetings with construction and subcontractor teams.
• Review mechanical shop drawings, coordination drawings, material submittals, and method statements.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, codes, and consultant comments.
• Follow up with subcontractors for timely resubmissions and closure of comments.
• Liaise with manufacturer representatives for installation requirements, testing, commissioning, and technical clarifications.
• Coordinate specialist systems such as chillers, VRF, AHUs, FAHUs, pumps, firefighting pumps, LPG systems, etc.
• Monitor site progress and report delays or risks to the Project Manager.
• Prepare daily/weekly progress reports, inspection requests, and site documentation.
• Follow up on material deliveries and long lead items.
• Ensure all mechanical works follow approved method statements, ITPs, and safety procedures.
• Coordinate with QA/QC and HSE teams to close NCRs and ensure safe execution.
• Support testing and commissioning activities for all mechanical systems.
• Assist in preparing O&M manuals, as built drawings, and handover documentation.

Skills

Communication skills

Coordination

Work under pressure

Relocation willing

Shop drawings reading

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Jddesign seeks a Mechanical Project Engineer to oversee all mechanical systems on site for a luxury hotel development in North Africa. You will coordinate with subcontractors, fit-out teams, and vendors to ensure on-time, high-quality execution.

Required is a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with 8–10 years GCC experience in complex projects, preferably luxury hospitality. Relocation to North Africa is mandatory.