Senior Mechanical Engineer

AECOM; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Abu Dhabi seeks a Sr. Mechanical Engineer responsible for mechanical works in large-scale projects. The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience in site management, compliance, and team supervision. A Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering is required, along with a minimum of 12 years in a relevant role. The team player should efficiently manage mechanical inspections and ensure project progress while adhering to safety standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years demonstrable experience in large-scale projects in the consulting industry.
• Experience in managing mechanical works for high-rise and commercial buildings.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct the inspection team.
• Ensure compliance with contract documents.
• Conduct weekly meetings with the engineering team.
• Monitor Health and Safety of the construction works.

Skills

Site experience in basic design requirements

Well-versed in interpreting mechanical-related drawings

Familiar with Mechanical Engineering methodologies

Supervision of inspectors

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Job Summary

The Sr. Mechanical Engineer is responsible for all aspects of the project relating to mechanical works. The duties must be performed professionally and expeditiously to support the ongoing progress of the project. The role includes management of the mechanical inspector.

Job Duties

• Performs a broad cross-section of complex technical and administrative activities requiring extensive experience and specialization in Contract Compliance, Quality Control (QC), and Quality Assurance (QA) inspection of mechanical scope related to the project.
• Analyses applicable codes, standards, and project contract documents and monitors construction activities to ensure compliance with contract documents.
• Interprets or clarifies contract documents for Contractors.
• Maintains and prepares a variety of records, including daily/weekly progress reports, material accounting records, change orders, and record drawings.
• Supervises and provides assistance to the mechanical engineer.
• Responsible for supervising, directing, and coordinating the inspection team.
• Conducts weekly meetings with inspectors and mechanical engineer.
• Ensures that responses are complete and in compliance with the contract documents. Where problems are found, works with Project Engineer to resolve.
• Audits inspections for conformity to contract documents and contractor-submitted plans.
• Assists the Senior Discipline engineer to identify, respond to, or evaluate technical issues to maintain the schedule.
• Highlights any violations to construction/engineering-related issues on site through issuance of NCRs.
• Attends progress review meetings and coordination meetings to assist the Project Lead/Senior Engineer in resolving any site issues, such as discrepancies in project drawings.
• Participates in the coordination and monitoring of snagging and project handover.
• Provides support to Resident Engineer/Team lead to ensure projects run smoothly by providing expert knowledge and advice.
• Liaises with the Design Engineer on modifications if required.
• Gives daily site reports and highlights issues that arise on site to the Project Lead.
• Contributes to the preparation of all kinds of reports and as directed by the project lead.
• Monitors Health and Safety of the construction works and reports on the same. If required, stops the construction works if unsafe practices are being followed.

Specific Skills Required

• Site experience in basic design requirements, estimation, installation, and all site activities related to all mechanical works for construction of large-scale building projects.
• Familiar with all the Mechanical Engineering methodologies, as well as the corresponding equipment, materials, consumables, tools, and manpower allocations related to mechanical works for building projects.
• Well-versed in interpreting and executing mechanical-related drawings.
• Has knowledge of the related authorities' requirements.
• High-Rise Residential villas and Commercial buildings experience required with strong background in start-up, execution, and handover of major projects.

Person Specification (Behavioural Attributes)

• Good team player with high energy levels. Able to supervise a team of inspectors efficiently and competently.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or equivalent, Plus an advanced post-Graduate Degree and membership of a recognized institution would be preferred, or Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering.

Experience

• Minimum 12 years demonstrable experience in the design and all aspects of supervision and project administration of the mechanical works related to large-scale projects within Middle East/ UAE in the consulting industry.

AECOM is an Equal Opportunity Employer.