Senior MEP Technical Lead for Mega High-Rise Projects

Al Shafar United; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Al Shafar United is seeking an experienced Technical Engineer – MEP to lead the technical and engineering activities for major high-rise, mixed-use and large-scale UAE projects. The role covers design review, coordination, procurement, construction, testing, commissioning and handover on complex MEP packages.

This senior position requires strong technical leadership, practical construction knowledge and the ability to coordinate with consultants, clients, subcontractors and authorities to ensure

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering from a recognised university.
• 10+ years of MEP engineering and construction experience.
• Experience with Main Contractor / Tier-1 preferred.
• PMP or equivalent professional certification would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all technical and engineering activities related to MEP systems (HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, Fire Fighting, Fire Alarm, ELV).
• Coordinate design review, submissions, shop drawings, RFIs and method statements.
• Review IFC drawings, BOQ and contract requirements to identify discrepancies, risks and opportunities.
• Manage engineering deliverables schedule to align with construction programme.
• Provide technical solutions to complex design, coordination and construction issues.
• Lead coordination with consultants, clients, subcontractors and authorities for approvals.
• Review MEP procurement and technical evaluation of materials and subcontractors.
• Ensure compliance with project specs, standards and UAE authority requirements.
• Support value engineering and cost-saving solutions.
• Monitor installation activities and ensure proper on-site implementation.
• Lead testing, commissioning and handover activities and ensure final close-out docs.

Skills

Technical Leadership

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Team mentoring

Communication skills

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

BIM

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Al Shafar United is seeking an experienced Technical Engineer – MEP to lead the technical and engineering activities for major high-rise, mixed-use and large-scale UAE projects. The role covers design review, coordination, procurement, construction, testing, commissioning and handover on complex MEP packages.

This senior position requires strong technical leadership, practical construction knowledge and the ability to coordinate with consultants, clients, subcontractors and authorities to ensure