Senior Project Engineer

ALEMCO; Dubai; On-site; AED 360,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

ALEC Holdings PJSC in the UAE seeks a Senior Project Engineer to lead engineering management for major MEP packages, guiding design, procurement, and commissioning across complex projects.

Reporting to the Technical Manager, you will coordinate with consultants, clients, authorities, and subcontractors to ensure compliance, schedule adherence, QA/QC, HSE, and on‑time delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• 8–10 years in MEP contracting or mission‑critical projects.
• Proven experience leading engineering coordination on large‑scale projects.
• Good knowledge of local electrical codes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering and site coordination meetings with consultants, clients, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders to drive progress and resolve technical issues.
• Control dissemination of drawings, specifications and contractual documentation to site teams and communicate changes to Commercial Team.
• Monitor submission and approval of engineering documents to maintain project programme milestones.
• Manage material submittals, compliance docs, and approval registers for timely consultant approvals.
• Prepare and review Method Statements, Risk Assessments, QA/QC docs, and HSE compliance requirements.
• Manage procurement schedules, long‑lead items, and engineering deliverables to support programmes.
• Oversee drawings, drafting outputs, and document control for timely issuance to site teams.
• Coordinate with offshore and site drafting teams while maintaining trackers and look‑ahead schedules.
• Lead value engineering initiatives and material take‑offs to optimise project cost and performance.
• Review designs, installation details, testing requirements, warranties, and commissioning docs before procurement.
• Monitor site activities to ensure installations meet drawings, specifications, quality standards, and milestones.
• Manage specialist subcontractors and monitor progress against objectives.
• Coordinate statutory authority approvals and ensure regulatory requirements are met.
• Identify engineering changes affecting programme or cost and coordinate notifications.
• Support testing, commissioning, handover, and close‑out activities.

Skills

Electrical design

Project leadership

MEP coordination

QA/QC

HSE awareness

Autodesk Revit

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Revit

BIM 360

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Primavera P6

Job description

Senior Project Engineer | UAE

Are you an experienced Senior Project Engineer with a strong background in managing engineering, procurement, design coordination, and technical delivery across large‑scale MEP construction projects?

We are looking for a technically driven Senior Project Engineer who can lead engineering activities, ensure technical compliance, manage multidisciplinary coordination, and successfully deliver complex MEP and mission‑critical construction projects from design through commissioning.

Who We are?

ALEC Holdings PJSC, part of the Investment Corporation of Dubai (ICD), is a leading GCC construction group with over two decades of success delivering some of the region’s most complex and high‑profile projects. As a publicly listed company, ALEC continues to raise the bar for quality, innovation, and construction excellence, delivering iconic developments that shape skylines across the Middle East.

In the UAE, ALEC has delivered many of the nation’s most iconic developments, operating as a fully integrated contractor through specialist business units that provide end‑to‑end construction solutions.

ALEMCO provides integrated MEP and facilities services that power some of the region’s most ambitious developments. From electrical systems to long‑term maintenance, we focus on technical reliability and sustainable performance - supported by an inclusive and skilled team with a passion for engineering excellence.

Why Join Us?

As a Senior Project Engineer, you will take ownership of engineering management for major MEP packages, leading technical coordination, procurement planning, design compliance, and engineering governance throughout the project lifecycle.

At ALEC, we believe in empowering our people, encouraging innovation, and providing opportunities for long‑term professional growth.

About Your Team

Reporting to the Technical Manager, you will lead Project Engineers and work closely with Project Managers, Construction Managers, Commercial, Planning, QA/QC, HSE, Procurement, Consultants, Clients, Authorities, and specialist subcontractors to ensure engineering excellence across every stage of the project.

Your Role

You will lead all engineering activities for your assigned scope, ensuring statutory approvals, consultant requirements, procurement activities, engineering documentation, and site execution are fully aligned with project specifications, programme milestones, quality standards, and contractual requirements.

Focus Areas

• Engineering Leadership & Governance
• Design Coordination & Compliance
• Procurement & Material Management
• Value Engineering & Technical Planning
• Site Engineering & Installation
• Quality Testing & Commissioning
• Stakeholder & Authority Coordination

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering and site coordination meetings with consultants, clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to drive engineering progress and resolve technical issues.
• Control the dissemination of engineering drawings, specifications, and contractual documentation, ensuring approved information is issued to site teams and design changes are communicated to the Commercial Team where applicable.
• Monitor the submission and approval of engineering documents, ensuring timely coordination with consultants and stakeholders to maintain project programme milestones.
• Manage material submittals, compliance documentation, and approval registers to ensure timely consultant approvals.
• Prepare and review Method Statements, Risk Assessments, QA/QC documentation, and HSE compliance requirements.
• Manage procurement schedules, long‑lead items, and engineering deliverables to support project programmes.
• Oversee engineering drawings, drafting outputs, and document control, ensuring accurate and timely issuance to site teams.
• Coordinate with offshore and site drafting teams while maintaining drawing trackers and look‑ahead schedules.
• Lead value engineering initiatives and material take‑offs to optimize project cost and technical performance.
• Review engineering designs, installation details, testing requirements, warranties, and commissioning documentation before procurement.
• Monitor site engineering activities to ensure installations comply with approved drawings, specifications, quality standards, and project milestones.
• Manage specialist subcontractors and monitor engineering progress against project objectives.
• Coordinate statutory authority approvals and ensure all regulatory requirements are achieved.
• Identify engineering changes affecting programme or cost and coordinate timely commercial notifications.
• Support testing, commissioning, handover, and close‑out activities to ensure successful project delivery.

Skills and Competencies

Essential Strong knowledge of electrical system design, installation, testing, commissioning, and current MEP engineering practices. Experience managing engineering deliverables, material submittals, procurement schedules, and technical documentation. Strong knowledge of QA/QC procedures, HSE requirements, and project planning. Proven experience coordinating consultants, subcontractors, authorities, and multidisciplinary engineering teams. Proficiency in MS Office and Autodesk Revit. Strong commercial awareness, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

Desirable Experience

Experience delivering mission‑critical, data centre, hospitality, healthcare, commercial, or large‑scale mixed‑use developments. Knowledge of BIM 360, Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC), or other CDE platforms. Familiarity with Primavera P6. Experience with UAE statutory authority approvals. Value Engineering and constructability review experience.

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or another relevant engineering discipline. Minimum 8–10 years' experience within MEP contracting, major construction, or mission‑critical projects. Proven experience leading engineering coordination on large‑scale projects. Strong knowledge of current MEP system design techniques, technologies, and engineering best practices. Good understanding of local and international electrical codes and standards. Excellent communication, coordination, negotiation, and leadership skills.

What We Offer

The chance to contribute to some of UAE’s most iconic projects

A collaborative, supportive environment that values innovation and excellence

Opportunities for professional growth and career progression