Senior Mechanical Construction Lead – MEP for High-Rise Projects

MTEC Electromechanical Works LLC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 290,000 - 469,000; Full time

Job summary

MTEC Electromechanical Works LLC in Abu Dhabi seeks a senior Mechanical Construction Lead to supervise and direct site execution of HVAC, plumbing, drainage and fire-fighting works. You will translate approved engineering into safe, high-quality installation across multiple trades and coordinate with allied teams on a large residential/hospitality project.

The role requires 15+ years of directly related experience, strong leadership and extensive knowledge of MEP installation, testing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 15 years of relevant mechanical construction experience on major MEP/building projects.
• Strong hands-on knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, drainage and fire-fighting installation and testing.
• Proven ability to manage large labour forces and subcontractors across multiple fronts.
• Strong understanding of drawings, specifications, method statements, QA/QC processes.
• UAE/GCC experience on large residential or hotel projects preferred.
• Good knowledge of HSE and commissioning requirements.
• Strong leadership, coordination, reporting and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and control day-to-day mechanical construction activities per drawings and programme.
• Develop look-ahead plans, forecasts, and coordinate access, logistics and materials.
• Supervise engineers, foremen and subcontractors with productivity targets.
• Ensure installations comply with shop drawings, specs and codes.
• Coordinate mechanical works with other trades to prevent clashes.
• Review constraints with BIM team and close RFIs and NCRs promptly.
• Work with QA/QC to plan inspections, tests and hold points.
• Enforce HSE, RAMS, permits and safe systems; participate in safety walks.

Skills

HVAC installation

Plumbing

Fire-fighting

Site leadership

Coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

BIM

Job description

MTEC Electromechanical Works LLC in Abu Dhabi seeks a senior Mechanical Construction Lead to supervise and direct site execution of HVAC, plumbing, drainage and fire-fighting works. You will translate approved engineering into safe, high-quality installation across multiple trades and coordinate with allied teams on a large residential/hospitality project.

The role requires 15+ years of directly related experience, strong leadership and extensive knowledge of MEP installation, testing