Senior Mechanical Design Lead - HVAC & Building Systems

KEO International; Dubai; On-site; AED 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

KEO International invites a Lead Mechanical Engineer to join our Design Division in Dubai, UAE. You will lead the mechanical design across project stages, drive technical excellence, and mentor teams to deliver integrated building services.

The role focuses on HVAC, plumbing, fire protection and coordination with architecture, structure and electrical disciplines, ensuring designs meet international standards and client requirements while pursuing energy-efficient, sustainable solutions.

Qualifications

• 15 years of work experience in mechanical engineering.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Must be registered with Dubai Municipality and DEWA.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the mechanical engineering design process across all project stages, from concept design and schematic development through to detailed design and construction documentation.
• Provide technical leadership, guidance and mentorship to mechanical engineers and design teams, ensuring high-quality engineering deliverables.
• Oversee the design of HVAC systems, ventilation, smoke management, chilled water systems, plumbing, drainage, fire protection and other associated mechanical building services.
• Review and approve mechanical engineering calculations, drawings, specifications, technical reports and design submissions.
• Ensure all mechanical designs comply with applicable international standards, local authority regulations, project specifications and relevant codes of practice.
• Coordinate closely with architecture, structural, electrical and other engineering disciplines to ensure fully integrated and coordinated design solutions.
• Manage technical reviews, design checks and quality assurance processes to ensure accuracy, efficiency and compliance with project requirements.
• Attend client meetings, technical workshops and design coordination meetings, providing expert engineering advice and resolving complex technical issues.
• Monitor project progress, resource requirements and design deliverables to ensure timely completion within agreed project schedules.
• Identify and manage design risks, technical challenges and opportunities to optimise engineering solutions.
• Support business development activities, including technical proposals, fee submissions, presentations and client relationship management, where required.
• Promote innovation, sustainable design practices and energy-efficient mechanical engineering solutions across projects

Skills

Mechanical design leadership

HVAC design

Cross-disciplinary coordination

Technical mentorship

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

KEO International invites a Lead Mechanical Engineer to join our Design Division in Dubai, UAE. You will lead the mechanical design across project stages, drive technical excellence, and mentor teams to deliver integrated building services.

The role focuses on HVAC, plumbing, fire protection and coordination with architecture, structure and electrical disciplines, ensuring designs meet international standards and client requirements while pursuing energy-efficient, sustainable solutions.