Mechanical Engineer MEP

Emirates Electrical Engineering LLC; Dubai; On-site; AED 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Emirates Electrical Engineering, a unit of Al Rostamani Group, seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead on-site mechanical activities for complex construction projects in the UAE. You will supervise HVAC, plumbing, drainage, and fire protection systems, mentor site engineers, and coordinate with civil, electrical, and architectural teams to ensure quality and safety.

The role emphasizes timely delivery, cost efficiency, QA/QC compliance with ASHRAE, SMACNA, NFPA standards, and hands-on

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of experience in mechanical engineering, with strong exposure to MEP construction projects.
• 3–5 years in a senior/lead mechanical site role.
• Proven experience in HVAC, plumbing, drainage, firefighting, and building services systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise mechanical site activities per drawings, specifications, and safety standards.
• Manage engineers, supervisors, and subcontractors efficiently.
• Oversee HVAC, plumbing, firefighting, and related works.
• Allocate manpower, materials, and tools effectively.
• Coordinate with civil, electrical, and architectural teams.
• Review shop drawings, submittals, and method statements.
• Provide technical solutions and support value engineering.
• Oversee testing and commissioning of systems.
• Coordinate inspections with consultants and clients.
• Ensure O&M manuals, as-built drawings, and handover documents are complete.
• Implement QA/QC procedures and ensure compliance with regulations (ASHRAE, SMACNA, NFPA).
• Conduct inspections and resolve non-conformities.
• Prepare schedules, programs, and progress reports.
• Monitor productivity, identify risks, and implement mitigation.
• Maintain accurate project documentation.
• Ensure adherence to HSE policies.
• Conduct safety briefings and manage risks.
• Act as main contact for mechanical works with clients.
• Attend meetings and ensure client requirements are met.

Skills

Leadership

Site Execution

Quality & Compliance

Project Coordination

Planning & Scheduling

Problem Solving

Cost Awareness

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Revit

HVAC tools

Job description

Job Description:

Every employee at Al Rostamani Group plays a role in making a real difference to the business and our customers. We care for our employees by offering them meaningful and purposeful work and an opportunity to grow, learn, contribute and succeed. Today, the Al Rostamani Group has come a long way since its birth in 1957. Our group has grown steadfastly with the guiding principles of Commitment, Care & Vision, alongside a strong sense of active involvement in the community. We are a well-diversified group, with a key presence in industries such as General Trading, Automobiles and Heavy Equipment, Travel, Foreign Exchange, Financial Services, Property Management, Construction, Infrastructure Development and Information Technology Services. Our Group employs approximately 2000 people from 41 different nationalities, which contributes to our multicultural and multi-national environment.

Emirates Electrical Engineering is a specialized business platform that provides comprehensive turnkey solutions combining development, financing, construction and operation of solar rooftops for commercial and industrial building in the UAE, also a responsive and flexible organization dedicated for the design and construction of turnkey electrical power projects such as High Voltage Substations, Cable Networks and Transmission Lines.

Job Purpose

The Senior Mechanical Engineer is responsible for leading, supervising, and managing all mechanical engineering activities on-site for construction projects. The role ensures that mechanical systems ;including HVAC, plumbing, drainage, fire protection, and associated services,are executed in accordance with approved designs, project specifications, statutory regulations, and safety standards. The position also involves mentoring site engineers, coordinating with other disciplines, managing subcontractors, and ensuring timely project delivery with high quality and cost efficiency.

Job Responsibilities

Site Leadership & Supervision

• Lead and supervise mechanical site activities per drawings, specifications, and safety standards
• Manage engineers, supervisors, and subcontractors efficiently
• Oversee HVAC, plumbing, firefighting, and related works
• Allocate manpower, materials, and tools effectively
• Coordinate with civil, electrical, and architectural teams

Design & Technical Oversight

• Review shop drawings, submittals, and method statements
• Provide technical solutions and support value engineering

Testing, Commissioning & Handover

• Oversee testing and commissioning of systems
• Coordinate inspections with consultants and clients
• Ensure O&M manuals, as-built drawings, and handover documents are complete

Quality & Compliance

• Implement QA/QC procedures and ensure compliance with regulations (ASHRAE, SMACNA, NFPA)
• Conduct inspections and resolve non-conformities

Planning & Reporting

• Prepare schedules, programs, and progress reports
• Monitor productivity, identify risks, and implement mitigation
• Maintain accurate project documentation

Safety & Risk Management

• Ensure adherence to HSE policies
• Conduct safety briefings and manage risks

Client & Stakeholder Coordination

• Act as main contact for mechanical works
• Attend meetings and ensure client requirements are met

Job Requirements

Experience

• 8–12 years of experience in mechanical engineering, with strong exposure to MEP construction projects
• 3–5 years in a senior/lead mechanical site role
• Proven experience in HVAC, plumbing, drainage, firefighting, and building services systems

Skills

• Leadership & Team Management – Ability to lead teams and manage subcontractors
• Site Execution – Strong hands-on experience in supervision and coordination of mechanical works
• Quality & Compliance – Knowledge of QA/QC processes and industry standards
• Project Coordination – Effective coordination with multidisciplinary teams
• Planning & Scheduling – Ability to manage timelines and track progress
• Problem Solving – Strong technical troubleshooting skills
• Software – Proficiency in AutoCAD, MS Office; Revit and HVAC tools are an advantage
• Cost Awareness – Focus on material control and cost-efficient execution

Certifications

Certifications such as LEED or PMP are an advantage but not mandatory

At Al Rostamani Group, we seek talented people who work hard to achieve great things. We consider not only your skills and experience, but also your passion for the role, your desire to learn and how well you align with our core values of care, commitment and vision.

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