Senior Mechanical Lead – Building Services & BIM (UAE)

Client of WhiteCrow Research; Dubai; On-site; AED 360,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Client of WhiteCrow Research is seeking a seniorMechanical Engineering leader to oversee all mechanical disciplines for large-scale real estate and infrastructure developments in Dubai. You will guide design, review technical deliverables, manage consultants and contractors, and ensure compliance with UAE regulations, codes, and sustainability goals.

You will drive value through design optimization, risk management, and team leadership, delivering buildable, maintainable systems from concept

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Master's degree in Engineering/Business Administration preferred
• Professional registration with a recognized engineering institution preferred
• 12–15 years in mechanical building services or related real estate/infrastructure projects
• At least 5 years in a senior management or discipline leadership role
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and coordinating consultants/contractors in UAE or GCC

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and governance for all mechanical disciplines from concept to handover
• Lead value engineering, due diligence, and option assessments to optimize capex, Opex, energy, and reliability
• Ensure mechanical works comply with UAE regulations, codes, and life-safety standards
• Manage budgets, variations, claims, procurement evaluations, and protect commercial interests
• Develop team capability and foster accountability, collaboration, and technical excellence

Skills

Leadership

Mechanical engineering

BIM coordination

Project management

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Master's in Engineering/Business Administration

Professional engineering registration

Tools

Autodesk Revit

CAD

Testing & commissioning

MS Office

Job description

Client of WhiteCrow Research is seeking a seniorMechanical Engineering leader to oversee all mechanical disciplines for large-scale real estate and infrastructure developments in Dubai. You will guide design, review technical deliverables, manage consultants and contractors, and ensure compliance with UAE regulations, codes, and sustainability goals.

You will drive value through design optimization, risk management, and team leadership, delivering buildable, maintainable systems from concept