Senior Mechanical Design Engineer — BIM & Sustainability Lead

Majid Al Futtaim; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly environment

Large, diverse team (45,000+ staff)

Job summary

Majid Al Futtaim is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to review and optimize MEP designs across developments in the UAE. You will ensure design quality, constructability, and sustainability while supporting projects from concept to handover.

Responsibilities include BIM coordination with architectural and structural teams, reviewing calculations and shop drawings, and ensuring compliance with local codes and Majid Al Futtaim standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• 2–5 years of mechanical design experience in large-scale developments.
• Knowledge of UAE regulations; GCC/MENA experience preferred.
• Membership in a recognized professional body (e.g., CIBSE, ASHRAE) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and ensure quality, completeness, and technical accuracy of mechanical designs (HVAC, plumbing, drainage, firefighting, gas).
• Coordinate mechanical systems with architectural, structural, and other MEP disciplines for seamless integration.
• Review BIM models, drawings, and clash detection outputs using Navisworks and coordination tools.
• Ensure compliance with project briefs, Majid Al Futtaim design standards, and applicable codes/regulations.
• Evaluate constructability and provide value engineering to optimize cost, performance, efficiency, and sustainability.
• Review technical documentation, including specifications, calculations, reports, shop drawings, material submissions, and method statements.
• Support construction through site visits, technical guidance, issue resolution, and review of mock-ups to align with approved designs.
• Collaborate with consultants and internal stakeholders, manage design risks, participate in coordination meetings, and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Mechanical design

Coordination with MEP

Sustainability mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Navisworks

Job description

Majid Al Futtaim is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to review and optimize MEP designs across developments in the UAE. You will ensure design quality, constructability, and sustainability while supporting projects from concept to handover.

Responsibilities include BIM coordination with architectural and structural teams, reviewing calculations and shop drawings, and ensuring compliance with local codes and Majid Al Futtaim standards.