Senior Plumbing Engineer: Lead UAE Building Projects

Swiss MEP Electromechanical Contracting; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Swiss MEP Electromechanical Contracting seeks a seasoned Plumbing Engineering Lead to supervise plumbing works across diverse building projects in the UAE. You will review designs, shop drawings, and specifications, oversee installations, and ensure compliance with codes and safety standards while coordinating with consultants and main contractors.

Strong leadership and problem-solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 7–10 years of experience in plumbing engineering, UAE preferred.
• Strong knowledge of water supply, drainage, sanitary, stormwater and hot water systems.
• Experience reviewing shop drawings, material submittals, and technical specifications.
• Ability to lead teams, coordinate with consultants and contractors, and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage plumbing works across building projects (residential, commercial, hospitality).
• Review plumbing design drawings, shop drawings, submittals and specs for compliance.
• Oversee installation of water supply, drainage, sanitary, stormwater and hot water systems.
• Ensure compliance with drawings, specs, codes, and UAE regulations.
• Coordinate with consultants, main contractors and other MEP disciplines to resolve clashes.
• Monitor site progress, materials, manpower, and project schedules.
• Conduct site inspections and ensure quality workmanship and safety compliance.
• Coordinate pressure testing, flushing, commissioning and handover of plumbing systems.
• Review method statements, inspection requests and technical submissions.
• Identify and resolve site-related technical issues and provide engineering solutions.
• Supervise plumbing engineers, supervisors, and site teams to meet objectives.
• Ensure proper documentation and timely progress reporting.

Skills

Plumbing engineering

Project coordination

Team leadership

Technical problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Swiss MEP Electromechanical Contracting seeks a seasoned Plumbing Engineering Lead to supervise plumbing works across diverse building projects in the UAE. You will review designs, shop drawings, and specifications, oversee installations, and ensure compliance with codes and safety standards while coordinating with consultants and main contractors.

Strong leadership and problem-solving skills are essential.