Senior Mechanical Engineer (FM)

Ejadah; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Ejadah in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer with a strong Facilities Management background to lead mechanical operations across FM sites in Abu Dhabi. You will supervise maintenance, review drawings, and coordinate with MEP teams to ensure safe, reliable building systems.

The ideal candidate has hands-on FM experience, with expertise in HVAC, chilled water, plumbing and pumps, and a solid grasp of PPM and reactive maintenance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and hands-on FM experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise mechanical maintenance across FM sites.

Skills

HVAC

Chilled water

Plumbing

Pumps

Building services

MEP coordination

Maintenance management

Troubleshooting

Technical reporting

Asset management

PPM planning

Reactive maintenance

Lifecycle planning

Team supervision

HSE compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer with a strong Facilities Management (FM) background to join our team.

The ideal candidate should have hands‑on experience managing mechanical systems within FM operations, with strong technical knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, water systems, pumps and associated building services.

• Manage and supervise mechanical maintenance activities across FM sites.
• Oversee operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of HVAC, chilled water, plumbing, pumps and other mechanical systems.
• Develop and monitor PPM and corrective maintenance programmes.
• Lead technical investigations for recurring equipment failures and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
• Review mechanical drawings, specifications, method statements and technical documentation.
• Monitor asset performance and support lifecycle and replacement planning.
• Ensure mechanical systems are operated efficiently, safely and in accordance with applicable standards.
• Coordinate with MEP teams, specialist subcontractors, suppliers and site operations teams.
• Monitor contractor performance, maintenance quality and completion of assigned works.
• Provide technical support for mechanical breakdowns, emergencies and critical equipment issues.
• Prepare technical reports, maintenance records and performance updates for management.
• Ensure compliance with HSE requirements, statutory requirements and FM procedures.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Strong professional experience in Facilities Management / Building Maintenance is essential.
• Previous experience in a Senior Mechanical Engineer or similar FM engineering role is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, chilled water systems, pumps, plumbing and mechanical building services.
• Good understanding of PPM, reactive maintenance, asset management and MEP operations.
• Strong troubleshooting, technical reporting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to supervise technical teams and coordinate effectively with contractors and other stakeholders.
• GCC FM experience would be an advantage.