MEP Designer – Mechanical

Independent Food; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design firm in the UAE is seeking an experienced MEP Designer (Mechanical) to develop comprehensive mechanical design packages for retail, hospitality, and commercial projects. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and 5-7 years of experience in the UAE. Key responsibilities include creating HVAC layouts, ensuring compliance with local regulations, and collaborating with various stakeholders. The ideal candidate will exhibit strong technical skills and the ability to manage tight deadlines across multiple projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–7 years of experience in mechanical design for fit-out, F&B, retail, or commercial projects in the UAE.
• Strong experience in mechanical calculations such as HVAC, plumbing, and firefighting.
• Ability to interpret architectural, structural, MEP, and kitchen drawings.

Responsibilities

• Develop full mechanical design packages including HVAC, ventilation, plumbing, and firefighting systems.
• Produce mechanical drawings and technical documentation.
• Ensure designs comply with all UAE authorities and support submission processes.
• Attend design coordination meetings and review site conditions.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

Plumbing expertise

Firefighting systems knowledge

Mechanical calculations

AutoCAD proficiency

Revit experience

UAE authority requirements understanding

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Role Overview

The MEP Designer (Mechanical) is responsible for developing complete mechanical design packages for retail, F&B, hospitality, and commercial projects. The role requires strong technical expertise in HVAC, plumbing, firefighting, and mechanical calculations, along with the ability to produce accurate, code-compliant drawings. The designer will work closely with internal teams, consultants, contractors, and authorities to ensure all designs are aligned with project requirements, fit-out standards, and UAE authority regulations.

Key Responsibilities

Mechanical Design & Calculations

• Develop full mechanical design packages including HVAC, ventilation, plumbing, drainage, and firefighting systems.
• Prepare detailed engineering calculations such as heat load, ventilation rates, CFM sizing, ESP calculations, pump head calculations, and pipe sizing.
• Verify all design outputs to ensure compliance with UAE codes, NFPA, ASHRAE, and local authority requirements.
• Review and validate consultant and contractor submissions for accuracy and coordination.

Drawings & Technical Documentation

• Produce mechanical drawings including HVAC layouts, duct routing, chilled water layouts, plumbing and drainage drawings, pump rooms, LPG systems where applicable, and firefighting layouts.
• Prepare mechanical BOQs, technical specifications, and design notes.
• Ensure all drawings are coordinated with architectural, structural, electrical, ELV, and kitchen drawings.

Authority Compliance

• Ensure designs comply with all relevant authorities such as DCD, DM, DEWA, Dubai Municipality, Trakhees, DDA, and other jurisdictions.
• Support the submission process and address authority comments until approval is obtained.

Project Coordination

• Attend design coordination meetings with internal teams, consultants, and contractors.
• Review site conditions to validate design feasibility and provide design clarifications when required.
• Support project teams during execution to ensure design intent is followed.

Quality Assurance & Verification

• Conduct internal design checks and ensure all drawings and calculations undergo verification before issuance.
• Identify design risks early and propose practical engineering solutions.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 5–7 years of experience in mechanical design for fit-out, F&B, retail, or commercial projects in the UAE.
• Strong experience in mechanical calculations (HVAC, plumbing, firefighting).
• Proficiency in AutoCAD; Revit experience is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of UAE authority requirements and approval processes.
• Ability to interpret architectural, structural, MEP, and kitchen drawings.
• Excellent communication, technical writing, and coordination skills.
• Ability to work under tight timelines on multiple fast-track projects.

Key Competencies

• Technical accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong problem-solving and engineering judgement
• Coordination and multi-disciplinary collaboration
• Time management and meeting deadlinesProactive and solution-driven mindset