Mechanical Engineer

KEO International Consultants; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Mechanical Engineer with over 12 years of experience to oversee mechanical works for construction projects. The role involves monitoring HVAC, plumbing, and firefighting installations, ensuring compliance with local standards, and leading site inspections. Experience in mixed-use projects within Abu Dhabi is essential, along with strong site management and communication skills. A competitive package and hybrid work arrangement are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working arrangements

Career development programs

Health and well-being initiatives

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of work experience in mechanical engineering.
• Experience in building construction projects is essential.
• Previous supervision role at a consultancy is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee mechanical works on-site to ensure compliance with standards.
• Monitor installations including HVAC, plumbing, and drainage.
• Conduct routine inspections and issue NCRs/SORs as necessary.

Skills

HVAC installation supervision

Plumbing systems oversight

Firefighting systems knowledge

Site inspection and monitoring

Communication skills

Report writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Overview

KEO is a creative enterprise, where innovation is a way of life. We are uniquely resourced with end-to-end services to take clients from inspiration – through conceptualization – to realization of planning, design or project delivery in the built and natural environments. For over 60 years we’ve led with vision, contributing to many of the world’s most ambitious projects, iconic places, remarkable experiences and prosperous communities.

As a highly integrated and agile AEP/PMCM firm, KEO is recognized by ENR as one of the Top 225 International Design Firms and one of the Top 20 International PM/CM Firms. We are also ranked by World Architecture as the 57th largest global architecture firm and the #1 Firm in the Middle East Region in their 2023 WA100 Survey.

We invite you to join us. Why?

When you join KEO, you’ll discover more than just a job – you’ll find a supportive environment that fosters your professional development through internal global mobility and career development and does so within a culture that supports company-wide health and well-being through on-demand counselling services and regular workplace clinics. You will be invited to celebrate community events such as sports days, fun-runs, in-house sports teams and beach clean ups. In addition to your competitive package and benefits you will have access to a suite of policies that include hybrid working arrangements, individual athletic sponsorship, study assistance sponsorship, employee referral rewards, mentoring and coaching programs and extensive in-house on demand learning courses.

Responsibilities

Our newest opportunity is for a talented Mechanical Engineer to join our team based in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

The position is responsible for overseeing all mechanical works on-site, ensuring that construction activities comply with approved designs, standards, specifications and local authority regulations.

• Monitor, inspect and supervise all mechanical works including HVAC, plumbing, drainage, firefighting and mechanical equipment installations.
• Review contractors’ shop drawings, material submittals, method statements and technical proposals, ensuring compliance with project specifications and applicable codes.
• Conduct routine site inspections and issue NCRs/SORs when required to maintain quality standards.
• Ensure that installations conform to approved IFC drawings and project requirements.
• Coordinate with the contractor, client representatives and other engineering disciplines to resolve site‑related technical issues.
• Participate in progress meetings, technical meetings and coordination workshops.
• Provide timely input and recommendations to support smooth site operations.
• Prepare daily, weekly and monthly reports on mechanical works progress and quality issues.
• Verify and validate quantities for mechanical works to support payment certificates.
• Maintain proper documentation of site inspections, test results, RFIs and correspondence.
• Supervise and witness testing, commissioning and balancing of HVAC, plumbing, firefighting and other mechanical systems.
• Ensure all systems meet the project’s performance requirements and UAE authority standards.

Qualifications

To be successful in this dynamic opportunity, we envision that your career journey to date will include 12 years of work experience partnered with a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.

• Relevant experience on building construction projects.
• Previous experience with mall or mixed‑use projects in the UAE, particularly in Abu Dhabi.
• Previous experience working with a consultancy in a supervision role is essential.
• Must have prior experience in Abu Dhabi and must have strong knowledge of Abu Dhabi codes and regulations.
• Strong communication, reporting and site management skills.

KEO’s performance is founded upon integrity, results, innovation, safety and our people. We embrace diversity and recognise its’ contribution to client success wherever we work.

We are excited to hear how you can partner with our award‑winning team and treat all expressions of interest confidentially.