Mechanical Engineer

Jones Engineering; Dubai; On-site; AED 279,000 - 502,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Dynamic and supportive work culture

Training & development opportunities

Work-life balance

Job summary

Jones Engineering is seeking a Mechanical Engineer in the United Arab Emirates to lead design of mechanical, public health, and fire life safety systems from concept to detailed design. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to deliver projects in a fast-paced environment and ensure compliance with local regulations and standards.

The role offers exposure to a wide range of ME topics, with a pathway toward chartered status as knowledge grows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized university.
• Minimum 5 years’ relevant experience in construction projects.
• Strong technical knowledge of mechanical systems (CHW, HVAC, plumbing, fire protection).
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Navisworks, and Revit.
• Familiarity with Middle East codes and standards is an advantage.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Fully design the mechanical, public health and fire life safety systems from client inception to detailed design (CHW, HVAC, Fire suppression, drainage etc.).
• Ensure all mechanical design drawings and specifications comply with local regulations (KSA/UAE etc), relevant standards (BS, IEC, NFPA), and client requirements.
• Provide technical input to the BIM team during preparation of coordinated drawings and single line diagrams for all mechanical systems.
• Perform detailed technical review of existing design drawings and calculations.
• Raise and follow up on RFIs for any client/consultant clarifications required.
• Liaise with the technical director and present designs and coordinate changes arising from site conditions or MEP interfaces.
• Ensure engineering calculations and drawings meet required robust industry and legal standards.
• Lead on the coordination of engineering services.
• Take a holistic view in the selection and application of engineering concepts and solutions.
• Provide Value Engineering solutions.
• Liase with estimation teams during tender phases of projects.

Skills

Communication

Coordination

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Navisworks

Revit

MS Office

Job description

Position: Engineer, Mechanical Engineer

Location: United Arab Emirates

Company Description

We are a leading engineering services company with a proven track record of high quality, customer focused project delivery for over 130 years. Our core divisions include Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Sprinkler and Fire Protection. Some of the other services we provide include Waste to Energy (BioEnergy), Specialist Lift, Off Site Fabrication, Technical Support Services, Maintenance, Asset Management, BIM (Building Information Modelling) and Geo-Surveying. We offer competitive salaries, financial support for further training, Continuous Professional Development (CPD) leading to chartered status, performance incentives and the ability to progress your career with a world class engineering contractor.

Job Description

As a Mechanical Engineer, with a focus on Transmission & Distribution, you will play a pivotal role in project implementation and execution. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team of engineers and industry experts to deliver the completion of projects. Your responsibilities will include conducting technical assessments, preparing reports, coordinating with stakeholders, and ensuring project milestones are achieved.

This role will provide exposure to a wide range of expertise relating to the electrical engineering and construction sector. The successful candidate will be supported in developing their knowledge on a pathway to becoming a Chartered Engineer as their knowledge and responsibilities grow and evolve.

Your Responsibilities will include:

• Fully design the mechanical, public health and fire life safety systems from client inception to detailed design (CHW, HVAC, Fire suppression, drainage etc.).
• Ensure all mechanical design drawings and specifications comply with local regulations (KSA/UAE etc), relevant standards (BS, IEC, NFPA), and client requirements.
• Provide technical input to the BIM team during preparation of coordinated drawings and single line diagrams for all mechanical systems.
• Perform detailed technical review of existing design drawings and calculations.
• Raise and follow up on Requests for Information (RFIs) for any client/consultant clarifications required.
• Liaise with the technical director and present designs and coordinate changes arising from site conditions or MEP interfaces.
• Ensures engineering calculations and drawings meet required robust industry and legal standards.
• Leads on the coordination of engineering services.
• Takes a holistic view in the selection and application of engineering concepts and solutions.
• Provide Value Engineering solutions.
• Liase with estimation teams during tender phases of projects.

Skills and Requirements

To excel in this role, you should possess the following skills and qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or equivalent from a recognized university.
• Minimum 5 years’ relevant experience in construction projects (Data Centre or mission-critical project experience highly advantageous).
• Strong technical knowledge of mechanical systems, (CHW, HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, etc.).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, Navisworks, and Revit (for coordination and MTO review).
• Excellent communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with Middle East codes and standards is an advantage.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Benefits

• We offer a competitive salary package commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• You will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive environment, collaborating with industry leaders and contributing to a sustainable future.
• Our company values work-life balance and encourages professional growth through training and development programs.

Other

Recognising the contributions and respecting our people is core to our culture and values.

We are an equal opportunities employer, and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply for roles.