Mechanical Engineer | Al Futtaim Real Estate | Al Futtaim Engineering

Al Futtaim Private Company (LLC); Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Al-Futtaim Real Estate is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to manage mechanical activities across multiple projects within Al Futtaim Engineering. You will lead drafting and supervision, ensuring safety compliance and cost-efficient solutions while coordinating with stakeholders and authorities.

The role requires a Mechanical Engineering degree and 2–5 years UAE MEP contracting experience, with proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, MS Project, and Primavera.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering is required.
• 2–5 years of UAE-based MEP contracting experience preferred.
• Strong design and regulatory adherence capabilities.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, MS Project and Primavera.

Responsibilities

• Validate mechanical design and perform technical calculations.
• Review project scope and tender clarifications for value engineering and risks.
• Liaise with contractors, consultants, clients and internal teams for project execution and closure.
• Manage resource planning including materials and labour inputs.
• Monitor site progress and productivity with junior engineers and supervisors.
• Oversee installation and construction to ensure high workmanship standards.
• Coordinate with procurement for vendor finalisation and material approvals.
• Engage with authorities for approvals and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Project management

Planning

Mechanical design

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

Mechanical Engineer | Al Futtaim Real Estate | Al Futtaim Engineering

Established in the 1930s, Al-Futtaim is one of the most diversified and progressive privately held regional businesses, headquartered in Dubai. Operating across more than 20 countries, the Group spans automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and health. With more than 40,000 employees, Al-Futtaim represents over 200 of the world’s most recognised brands, including Toyota, Lexus, IKEA, ACE and Marks & Spencer. Driven by its purpose to enrich lives and elevate communities, Al-Futtaim focuses on digital innovation, AI, sustainable growth and strategic partnerships, creating long‑term value for customers, communities and partners while building a responsible legacy for future generations.

Overview Of The Role:

• The Mechanical Engineer is critical in managing mechanical activities across multiple projects, leading a team responsible for drafting and supervision. Success involves executing project goals while managing stakeholder relationships, ensuring safety compliance, and optimizing resources. The Engineer ensures high‑quality, cost‑effective solutions within organisational policies.

What You Will Do:

Project Management

• Validate mechanical design and perform technical calculations.
• Review project scope, specifications, tender clarifications to identify value engineering opportunities and risks.
• Liaise with stakeholders—main contractors, consultants, clients, and internal departments for seamless project execution and closure.
• Manage resource planning, including material and labour assessments, ensuring timely orders and execution planning.
• Monitor site progress and productivity, collaborating with junior engineers and supervisors to maintain planned productivity levels.
• Oversee installation and construction, guaranteeing high standards of workmanship.
• Efficiently utilise organisational plant and equipment.
• Interact with local authorities when necessary to ensure compliance.

Cost Management

• Co‑ordinate with QS to capture all variations, notify delays, and submit effective claims to increase budgeted margins.
• Explore value engineering solutions that benefit stakeholders and enhance profit margins.
• Strive to increase the overall project profit margin by 2%.
• Manage variations by tracking claims, approvals, and engineering proposals.

Engineering

• Coordinate with engineers and drafters for shop drawing submission and approval, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
• Work with procurement for vendor finalisation and material approval, tracking progress for adherence to project specifications.
• Resolve complex technical issues for satisfactory design and construction outcomes.
• Collaborate with other trades to verify equipment loads and notify changes.
• Engage with authorities to obtain approvals and stay informed about regulations.

Quality / Standards

• Apply internal engineering standards and procedures consistently across projects.
• Maintain a lessons learned register and share technical information organisation‑wide.
• Develop method statements for project activities as per specifications.
• Ensure timely receipt of project closeout documentation.

Health, Safety & Environment

• Ensure compliance with company and subcontractor HSE policies.
• Report and investigate personal injuries and incidents.
• Support safety and environmental initiatives actively.
• Ensure completion of Job Safety Analyses.
• Maintain zero accidents and record all communications/training at site.

General

• Coordinate and promote safe work practices, develop, and execute cost‑effective engineering solutions.
• Complete tasks in adherence to company policies and procedures.

Required Skills To Be Successful:

• Strong project management and planning skills.
• Proficiency in mechanical engineering design and regulation adherence.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Capacity to resolve complex technical challenges and adapt solutions.

What Qualifies You For The Role:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 2‑5 years of experience in MEP contracting companies, with at least 3 years of UAE experience.
• Proficiency in mechanical design, regulations, and cost management strategies.
• Familiarity with project management and development software such as AutoCAD, Revit, MS Project, and Primavera.

About Al‑Futtaim Real Estate

With a legacy of more than six decades in real estate and asset management, Al‑Futtaim Real Estate – part of Al‑Futtaim – creates real impact on the communities it serves through long‑term investment and growth. As one of the region’s leading private developers, the company plans, creates and manages developments across the MENA region.

Al‑Futtaim Real Estate has a diversified, multi‑billion‑dollar portfolio across the real estate value chain and asset types such as residential, commercial, malls and industries including hospitality, healthcare, infrastructure and education. Flagship mixed‑use urban communities include Dubai Festival City and Cairo Festival City.

Al‑Futtaim Real Estate is also responsible for Al‑Futtaim Contracting, a fully integrated, end‑to‑end specialist division operating across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Egypt. The business has delivered industry‑leading construction, engineering, technology and FM solutions for more than 50 years.