Mechanical Engineer (Buildings)

Gulf Contracting & Landscaping (GCL); Dubai; On-site; AED 150,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulf Contracting & Landscaping (GCL) is seeking a Mechanical Engineer (Buildings) to coordinate, install, test and commission mechanical services across building projects in the UAE. You will oversee HVAC, plumbing, drainage and fire protection systems, ensuring compliance with UAE codes, authorities and project budgets.

Close collaboration with project teams to deliver safe, fully functional systems on time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering. UAE Society of Engineers registration and Civil Defence/authority approvals are an advantage.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in mechanical (MEP) works on building projects within the contracting sector, covering installation, testing and commissioning, ideally within the UAE/GCC market.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate technical input for mechanical building services and review design packages, shop drawings and submittals.
• Oversee day-to-day on-site execution of mechanical works aligning with drawings, program and quality standards.
• Lead testing and commissioning of mechanical systems and support handover with O&M manuals.
• Coordinate with projects teams to ensure integration with electrical and civil disciplines and timely inspections.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

Plumbing principles

Duct sizing

Testing & commissioning

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Revit

Job description

The Mechanical Engineer (Buildings) is responsible for the technical coordination, installation, testing and commissioning of mechanical services across building projects. The role covers HVAC, plumbing and drainage, and fire protection systems, ensuring they are delivered in line with approved designs, authority requirements and quality standards, and works closely with Projects, Electrical and Civil teams to hand over safe, efficient and fully functional building services on time and to budget.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Technical Coordination & Design Review

• Provide technical input on mechanical building services, including HVAC (chillers, AHUs, FCUs, VRF/split systems, ductwork and ventilation), chilled water and plumbing networks, drainage, and firefighting systems.
• Review mechanical design packages, shop drawings, material submittals and coordinated MEP services drawings, working with consultants and designers to resolve technical queries and clashes.
• Ensure mechanical designs and installations comply with UAE codes and authority requirements (DM/ ADM, Civil Defence, DEWA/ ADDC/ Etihad WE), ASHRAE guidance and energy efficiency standards.

Construction Delivery

• Oversee day-to-day execution of mechanical works on site, ensuring alignment with the project program, approved drawings and quality standards.
• Coordinate closely with mechanical subcontractors and suppliers to ensure correct sequencing, quality workmanship, timely material delivery and completion.
• Lead testing and commissioning of mechanical systems, including pressure testing, flushing, air and water balancing, and system performance tests, ensuring systems operate to design intent prior to handover.
• Prepare and compile as-built drawings, O&M manuals and handover documentation, and support defects rectification during the defects liability period.

Quality & Compliance

• Ensure all mechanical works comply with quality assurance procedures and HSE requirements, including safe working at height, hot works and lifting operations.
• Raise and attend inspection requests, ensuring timely close-out of non-conformances, snag items and authority inspections (including Civil Defence approvals).

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Work closely with Project Managers, Electrical Engineers and Civil teams to coordinate MEP services, builder's works and overall project sequencing.
• Coordinate with Commercial, Procurement and Estimation teams on technical input for material approvals, variations, claims and pricing.

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATION:

• Minimum Qualification: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering. UAE Society of Engineers registration and Civil Defence/ authority approvals are an advantage.
• Minimum Experience:5+ years of experience in mechanical (MEP) works on building projects within the contracting sector, covering installation, testing and commissioning, ideally within the UAE/GCC market.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES:

• Job Specific: Strong technical knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, drainage and firefighting systems, heat load and pipe/duct sizing calculations, testing and commissioning procedures, and UAE authority requirements; ability to read and coordinate MEP drawings; proficiency in AutoCAD and MS Office (Revit is an advantage).
• Generic Skills: Strong technical problem-solving, attention to detail, coordination across multiple trades, and good verbal and written communication skills in English (Arabic is an advantage).