Senior Associate - Mechanical Design (MEP)

Majid Al Futtaim; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Majid Al Futtaim Development in Dubai is seeking a Senior Associate - Mechanical Design (MEP) to support technical review, coordination, and optimization of building systems across development projects, ensuring quality, constructability, and regulatory compliance for HVAC, plumbing, drainage, firefighting, and gas systems.

The role involves BIM coordination, value engineering, sustainability alignment with Net Zero targets, collaboration with consultants and internal teams, and active

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 2-5 years of mechanical design experience in retail, residential, mixed-use, or large-scale developments.
• Knowledge of UAE regulations and BIM coordination.
• Experience reviewing drawings, calculations, and technical reports.

Responsibilities

• Mechanical Design Review and Quality Assurance for HVAC, plumbing, drainage, firefighting, and gas systems.
• Coordinate mechanical designs with architectural, structural, electrical, and other MEP disciplines.
• Review BIM models and clash detection outputs using Navisworks and other tools.
• Ensure designs comply with project specifications and UAE regulations.
• Support construction through site visits and technical clarifications.

Skills

Multidisciplinary coordination

BIM coordination

HVAC design review

Regulatory compliance

Engineering analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Navisworks

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Senior Associate - Mechanical Design (MEP) Job Snapshot

Job Snapshot - Role: Senior Associate - Mechanical Design (MEP) - Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Industry: Real Estate - Function: Mechanical Engineering - Experience: 2-5 years - Job Type: Full Time - Work Arrangement: On-site

Position Overview

Majid Al Futtaim Development is seeking a Senior Associate - Mechanical Design (MEP) to support the technical review, coordination, and optimization of mechanical building systems across its development projects in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

This Emirati Talent opportunity focuses on ensuring the quality, accuracy, constructability, and regulatory compliance of mechanical engineering designs, including heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), plumbing, drainage, firefighting, and gas systems.

The successful candidate will work with design consultants, architects, structural engineers, MEP specialists, and construction stakeholders to support projects from initial concept through construction and handover.

The role also contributes to building information modeling (BIM) coordination, value engineering, sustainable design, and operational efficiency initiatives aligned with Majid Al Futtaim Development's Net Zero targets.

Job Details

• Country: United Arab Emirates
• City: Dubai
• Industry: Real Estate
• Function: Mechanical Engineering
• Salary: Not disclosed
• Gender: No Preference
• Candidate Nationality: UAE National
• Job Type: Full Time
• Work Arrangement: On-site

Key Responsibilities

• Mechanical Design Review and Quality Assurance
• Review mechanical engineering designs to ensure technical accuracy, completeness, and compliance with project requirements.
• Evaluate HVAC, plumbing, drainage, firefighting, and gas system designs.
• Review mechanical drawings, calculations, specifications, and technical reports.
• Identify design inconsistencies, technical deficiencies, and opportunities for improvement.
• Ensure mechanical designs align with approved project briefs and Majid Al Futtaim design standards.
• Coordinate with design consultants to resolve technical comments and outstanding design issues.
• Support consistent application of mechanical engineering quality standards throughout project development.
• MEP Design Coordination
• Coordinate mechanical systems with architectural, structural, electrical, and other MEP disciplines.
• Review multidisciplinary design information to identify potential coordination conflicts.
• Support the integration of mechanical systems within overall building designs.
• Participate in technical coordination meetings with consultants and internal stakeholders.
• Communicate mechanical design requirements and technical concerns to relevant project teams.
• Follow up on coordination issues to support timely design development.
• Help ensure mechanical systems are practical, coordinated, and compatible with other building elements.
• Building Information Modeling and Digital Coordination
• Review BIM models and associated mechanical design information.
• Assess clash detection reports and coordination outputs using Navisworks and other relevant tools.
• Identify potential conflicts between mechanical systems and other building disciplines.
• Coordinate the resolution of identified clashes with design consultants and project stakeholders.
• Support the effective use of digital design and coordination processes.
• Review model-related technical information for consistency with project requirements.
• Contribute to improvements in digital design coordination and technical review practices.
• Mechanical Systems and Technical Compliance
• Review mechanical designs against applicable UAE regulations and relevant international codes.
• Assess compliance with approved project specifications and engineering standards.
• Identify potential regulatory or technical compliance concerns.
• Coordinate with consultants to address design deficiencies and compliance requirements.
• Support the implementation of consistent technical standards across development projects.
• Maintain awareness of relevant mechanical design requirements and engineering practices.
• Ensure technical review activities support safe and compliant building system designs.
• Design Constructability and Value Engineering
• Evaluate mechanical designs for construction practicality and installation feasibility.
• Identify opportunities to improve system performance, efficiency, and cost effectiveness.
• Review proposed design alternatives and value engineering recommendations.
• Assess technical solutions for their potential impact on construction and operational performance.
• Coordinate with relevant stakeholders to evaluate design optimization opportunities.
• Support practical solutions that balance technical requirements, project costs, and sustainability objectives.
• Contribute to efficient mechanical system integration across development projects.
• Sustainable Mechanical Design
• Support the integration of sustainability considerations into mechanical system designs.
• Review opportunities to improve building system efficiency and operational performance.
• Contribute to design initiatives aligned with Majid Al Futtaim Development's Net Zero targets.
• Assess mechanical design alternatives for potential sustainability benefits.
• Collaborate with consultants and internal teams on relevant sustainable engineering initiatives.
• Support the application of appropriate sustainability principles throughout design development.
• Contribute to continuous improvement in energy-conscious and resource-efficient mechanical design practices.
• Technical Documentation and Submittal Reviews
• Review mechanical engineering specifications, calculations, and technical reports.
• Assess shop drawings for consistency with approved designs and project requirements.
• Review material submissions and relevant technical documentation.
• Evaluate method statements from a mechanical design and technical compliance perspective.
• Identify missing information, inconsistencies, or technical concerns in submitted documents.
• Coordinate technical comments and follow-up actions with consultants and project teams.
• Maintain clear documentation of design reviews and relevant technical decisions.
• Construction Support and Site Coordination
• Provide mechanical design support during construction activities.
• Participate in site visits to review relevant installation and technical issues.
• Assist project teams in resolving mechanical design-related construction challenges.
• Review mock-ups to assess alignment with approved design requirements.
• Coordinate with consultants and construction stakeholders on technical clarifications.
• Support the resolution of design discrepancies identified during construction.
• Provide technical guidance to help maintain consistency between approved designs and project execution.
• Project Lifecycle and Handover Support
• Support mechanical engineering activities from concept design through project handover.
• Coordinate technical requirements across different stages of project development.
• Monitor relevant design issues and follow up on outstanding technical actions.
• Support design reviews during project progression.
• Coordinate with project stakeholders to address technical matters affecting delivery.
• Contribute to effective transition between design development, construction, and handover activities.
• Support the achievement of project quality and technical performance objectives.
• Design Risk Management and Stakeholder Collaboration
• Identify mechanical design risks and communicate relevant concerns to project stakeholders.
• Support the evaluation and resolution of technical coordination issues.
• Collaborate with internal development teams, consultants, and other engineering disciplines.
• Participate in design coordination meetings and technical discussions.
• Provide clear feedback on design quality, constructability, and compliance matters.
• Track relevant design review actions and outstanding technical requirements.
• Maintain effective working relationships with multidisciplinary project teams.
• Innovation and Continuous Improvement
• Contribute to improvements in mechanical design review and coordination processes.
• Support the adoption of efficient digital design practices.
• Identify opportunities to enhance mechanical system performance and sustainability.
• Share technical observations and lessons learned with relevant project stakeholders.
• Participate in initiatives that improve design quality and operational efficiency.
• Support innovative approaches to mechanical engineering challenges across development projects.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 2-5 years of mechanical design experience across retail, residential, mixed-use, or large-scale developments.
• Experience supporting the full project lifecycle, including design review, coordination, and construction activities.
• Knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, drainage, firefighting, and gas system design requirements.
• Understanding of mechanical engineering standards and applicable UAE regulations.
• Experience reviewing technical drawings, specifications, calculations, and engineering documentation.
• Familiarity with BIM coordination, model reviews, and clash detection processes.
• Knowledge of mechanical system constructability and value engineering principles.
• Understanding of sustainable building design and operational efficiency considerations.
• Previous engineering experience in the GCC or MENA region is preferred.
• Membership in a recognized professional organization, such as CIBSE or ASHRAE, is preferred.
• LEED, BREEAM, or other relevant sustainability certifications are advantageous.
• Strong technical analysis and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication and multidisciplinary coordination skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to engineering quality.

Technical Skills and Competencies

• Mechanical Engineering and MEP Design
• HVAC system design review.
• Plumbing and drainage systems.
• Firefighting system design coordination.
• Gas system technical review.
• Mechanical engineering calculations and specifications.
• Multidisciplinary MEP coordination.
• Mechanical system integration.
• Design quality assurance and technical compliance.
• Digital Design and BIM Coordination
• Building Information Modeling.
• BIM model review.
• Navisworks.
• Clash detection and coordination.
• Digital design review processes.
• Technical drawing evaluation.
• Design coordination documentation.
• Construction and Technical Delivery
• Mechanical design constructability.
• Shop drawing reviews.
• Material submission assessments.
• Method statement reviews.
• Construction-stage technical support.
• Site inspections and mock-up reviews.
• Technical issue resolution.
• Project lifecycle and handover coordination.
• Sustainability and Design Optimization
• Mechanical system efficiency.
• Sustainable building design principles.
• Value engineering.
• Cost and performance optimization.
• Net Zero design objectives.
• Operational efficiency considerations.
• Sustainable engineering coordination.
• Continuous design improvement.
• Professional Competencies
• Mechanical engineering analysis.
• Technical problem-solving.
• Attention to detail and design accuracy.
• Multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Consultant and stakeholder coordination.
• Technical communication.
• Design risk identification.
• Organizational and prioritization skills.
• Innovation and continuous improvement.
• Commitment to regulatory compliance and engineering standards.

What We Offer

Majid Al Futtaim provides a friendly and collaborative working environment where colleagues contribute to shared business objectives and innovative development projects.

Employees are part of a diverse workforce of more than 45,000 colleagues guided by the Majid Al Futtaim Leadership Model.

This Emirati Talent opportunity provides exposure to mechanical engineering design, multidisciplinary MEP coordination, sustainable development, and construction-stage technical support across development projects.

About Majid Al Futtaim Development

Majid Al Futtaim is a regional developer and operator with business activities across shopping malls, retail, communities, and entertainment.

Majid Al Futtaim Development undertakes development projects requiring coordinated architectural, structural, and building services engineering solutions.

The Mechanical Design function supports the technical quality, constructability, regulatory compliance, and sustainability of building systems throughout the project lifecycle.

Majid Al Futtaim is committed to creating great moments for everyone, every day.