Senior MEP Engineer — UAE Projects Lead (HVAC, Plumbing)

Continent General Contracting L.L.C; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Continent General Contracting L.L.C. in the UAE is hiring a Senior Mechanical Engineer – MEP to manage the mechanical scope of complex MEP projects from design through handover on site.

You will lead installation and testing across HVAC, chilled water, plumbing, drainage, and fire-fighting works while coordinating with consultants, clients, and contractors to meet schedule, budget, and quality targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 7–10 years of relevant experience with MEP contracting companies in the UAE.
• Strong hands-on experience in HVAC, chilled water systems, plumbing, drainage, and fire-fighting systems.
• Strong knowledge of MEP construction practices, technical drawings, material submittals, method statements, and testing & commissioning procedures.
• Good understanding of applicable UAE authority requirements, codes, and international engineering standards.
• Proven experience in site execution, project coordination, and mechanical project delivery.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, communication, and project management skills.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with consultants, clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced construction environment.
• Must be willing to work and relocate to project locations across any Emirate in the UAE.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage mechanical engineering works for MEP projects from design and technical review through execution, testing, commissioning, and handover.
• Review IFC drawings, shop drawings, technical specifications, BOQs, material submittals, and related project documentation.
• Ensure mechanical works are executed in accordance with approved drawings, project specifications, method statements, and applicable authority requirements.
• Oversee the installation and execution of HVAC, chilled water, plumbing, drainage, and fire-fighting systems.
• Coordinate technical and site requirements with consultants, clients, main contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal project teams.
• Supervise site activities, monitor progress, and ensure mechanical works meet required quality and safety standards.
• Identify technical and coordination issues and provide practical engineering solutions to avoid delays and rework.
• Prepare and review method statements, technical proposals, RFIs, material requirements, progress reports, and other engineering documentation.
• Coordinate with procurement teams regarding technical specifications, material requirements, approvals, and delivery priorities.
• Monitor project schedules, manpower requirements, material availability, and mechanical work progress.
• Attend technical, coordination, and progress meetings with clients, consultants, and project stakeholders.
• Coordinate and oversee testing & commissioning activities, inspections, snag rectification, and final project handover.
• Support cost control and ensure mechanical works are executed efficiently within approved project requirements and budgets.
• Provide technical guidance and supervision to junior engineers, supervisors, foremen, and site teams.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Coordination

Communication

Problem-solving

Site execution

Stakeholder management

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Continent General Contracting L.L.C. in the UAE is hiring a Senior Mechanical Engineer – MEP to manage the mechanical scope of complex MEP projects from design through handover on site.

You will lead installation and testing across HVAC, chilled water, plumbing, drainage, and fire-fighting works while coordinating with consultants, clients, and contractors to meet schedule, budget, and quality targets.