Senior Mechanical Engineer - High-Rise Construction

Arabian Construction Co.; Dubai; On-site; AED 335,000 - 558,000; Full time

Job summary

Arabian Construction Co. seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead and manage mechanical activities on high-rise construction projects, ensuring planning, testing, and commissioning align with drawings, standards, and HSE practices.

The role requires coordinating with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and cross-functional teams to resolve complex site issues and ensure project objectives are met, with a strong emphasis on quality, safety, and timely delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 10+ years of mechanical engineering experience in construction, preferably high-rise projects.
• Strong expertise in mechanical systems installation and commissioning.
• Ability to lead site activities and coordinate multidisciplinary teams.
• Familiarity with international mechanical codes and standards.
• Experience reviewing shop drawings and as-built drawings.
• Strong leadership, coordination, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of HSE requirements and quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee installation, testing, pre-commissioning, and commissioning of mechanical equipment and systems.
• Review and approve project specifications, drawings, shop drawings, material submittals, and technical documents to ensure compliance with scope and contract requirements.
• Plan mechanical work activities and sequencing, ensuring availability of approved drawings, materials, equipment, and resources to meet project schedules.
• Prepare, manage, and close Technical Queries (TQs/RFIs), deviations, concessions, waiver requests, and exemption lists.
• Perform and review material take-offs (MTOs) and provide technical input to procurement and planning teams.
• Coordinate with project teams, clients, consultants, subcontractors, vendors, and Third-Party Inspectors (TPI) to resolve technical and execution issues.
• Identify scope changes or variations related to mechanical works and support technical discussions and agreements.
• Prepare, review, and implement project procedures, method statements, Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), and work instructions.
• Provide onsite technical supervision and guidance during construction, installation, testing, and commissioning phases.
• Monitor mechanical work progress, approvals, inspections, and readiness for handover.
• Lead preparation of punch lists, mechanical completion, and close-out documentation.
• Ensure compliance with applicable international codes and standards (ASME, API, AWS, ASTM, or equivalent).
• Mentor junior engineers and support their technical development.
• Ensure all mechanical activities comply with project HSE requirements, quality standards, and approved work practices.

Skills

Leadership

Coordination

Communication

HSE knowledge

Multidisciplinary coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Arabian Construction Co. seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead and manage mechanical activities on high-rise construction projects, ensuring planning, testing, and commissioning align with drawings, standards, and HSE practices.

The role requires coordinating with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and cross-functional teams to resolve complex site issues and ensure project objectives are met, with a strong emphasis on quality, safety, and timely delivery.