Site Mechanical Engineer (UAE) — Data Center & Critical Systems

Syska Hennessy Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 312,000 - 446,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

End-of-service benefits

Paid annual leave

Performance-based bonus

Career growth

Employee Referral Program

Long Service Awards

Certification rewards program

Global project exposure

Inclusive work environment

Job summary

Syska Hennessy Group in Abu Dhabi seeks a Site Mechanical Engineer to lead mechanical design, supervision, and commissioning for complex building projects, including mission-critical facilities. The role requires a minimum of 5 years UAE experience and a strong background in data center mechanical systems, testing, and commissioning.

You will coordinate with clients, contractors, and other disciplines, review drawings and submittals, conduct site inspections, and support client handover and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering.
• Minimum 5 years UAE experience in mechanical design, construction supervision, and commissioning.
• Experience with Data Centers / mission-critical facilities and associated mechanical systems.
• Strong knowledge of testing, commissioning, and critical systems.

Responsibilities

• Represent Syska in technical discussions with Clients, contractors, consultants, and project stakeholders.
• Review mechanical shop drawings, RFIs, material submittals, method statements, calculations, technical proposals, and variation requests.
• Carry out regular site inspections to ensure mechanical works comply with approved drawings, specifications, codes, and design intent.
• Coordinate mechanical works with other disciplines and resolve technical and construction-related issues.
• Monitor quality and progress, identify non-compliant works, and follow up on corrective actions and punch-list closure.
• Review and witness mechanical testing, pre-commissioning, commissioning, and integrated systems testing.
• Review as-built drawings, O&M manuals, testing records, warranties, and project close-out documentation.
• Support final inspections, Client handover, and Uptime Institute certification, where applicable.
• Identify and report design, construction, procurement, and schedule risks affecting project performance.
• Conduct Root Cause Analyses (RCAs) for failures in critical mechanical systems and prepare Client-facing reports with corrective actions.

Skills

Site supervision

Project coordination

Client-facing

Testing & commissioning

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Job description

Syska Hennessy Group in Abu Dhabi seeks a Site Mechanical Engineer to lead mechanical design, supervision, and commissioning for complex building projects, including mission-critical facilities. The role requires a minimum of 5 years UAE experience and a strong background in data center mechanical systems, testing, and commissioning.

You will coordinate with clients, contractors, and other disciplines, review drawings and submittals, conduct site inspections, and support client handover and