Senior Mechanical Engineer

SSH International; Kuwait City; On-site; KWD 20,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in Kuwait seeks an experienced quality engineer to oversee project compliance and ensure high standards. This role involves reviewing contractor qualifications, implementing quality assurance procedures, and coordinating with local authorities to facilitate approvals. With a strong emphasis on teamwork and individual expertise, the company values its employees and fosters an environment where innovation thrives. Join a firm that has built a reputation for delivering tailored solutions across the Middle East and be part of a legacy of excellence in engineering and project management.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years in relevant quality projects.
• B.Sc/B.Eng in Mechanical/Environmental Engineering required.

Responsibilities

• Review Contractor's qualifications and ensure compliance with project specifications.
• Implement quality assurance procedures throughout the project duration.
• Coordinate with local authorities and manage Contractor's submissions.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Project Management

Technical Review

Communication Skills

Education

B.Sc/B.Eng in Mechanical Engineering

Membership in Kuwait Society of Engineers

Job description

Responsibilities:

1. Reviews Contractor's staff qualifications and CVs to ensure that they are qualified for the Project at hand.
2. Puts into place quality assurance procedures to ensure that procedures for review and inspection of installations are maintained throughout the project period.
3. Reviews materials and equipment to ensure that they are in accordance with the specifications. Coordinates with the Head of Department/Design Staff and obtains their comments prior to actioning.
4. Reviews shop drawings to ensure that they are in accordance with the design and that they are coordinated. Where applicable, receives feedback from the Site Engineer/Inspector or design office and incorporates their comments.
5. Reviews method statements to ensure that the Contractor proposal is feasible and will achieve the intended purpose.
6. Inspects deliveries/installed/constructed work to ensure that it is in accordance with the shop drawings and the specifications.
7. Monitors Contractor's submittals to local authorities and ensures that they are carried out in a timely manner in accordance with the contract document.
8. Meets with Local Authorities along with Contractor where required and attends site visits by Local Authorities in order to clarify ambiguities and queries to facilitate a smooth approval process.
9. Responds to Contractor's request for information to clarify ambiguities.
10. Reviews and approves Contractor's payment in line with estimated work completion so that he can be paid for the actual work done.
11. Reviews and approves Contractor's change order request and variation so that legitimacy and extent can be confirmed. Prepares and issues job site instructions for new works and modifications to the tender contract.
12. Attends regular meetings with the Construction team and the Client to report on progress and help resolve issues where they arise.
13. Ensures that issues related to local codes, such as health and safety executives and environmental impact, are addressed.

Minimum Requirements:

B.Sc/B.Eng in Mechanical/Environmental and Building Services Engineering.
Should be a member of Kuwait Society of Engineers for certain (Government) type Projects.
Minimum 12 years or more in relevant quality projects.

About The Company:

Having been in business for 50 years, we have accumulated unparalleled knowledge, skill, and creativity. We use our expertise to develop a truly tailored innovative and creative solution that is in line with our clients' specific requirements. We don't sell a "house style" - that's not our style.

The firm has its headquarters in Kuwait and has completed a wide range of projects locally and throughout the Middle East. A recent survey conducted by the World Architecture Magazine shows that SSH is currently ranked as number fifty-two in the world.

We treat our employees as valued members of the team. We believe in the power of every single person who works here and the individual expertise they bring to a project. We reinforce the worth of every individual by giving them the room to excel.

SSH is registered in Kuwait with the Ministry of Planning, Ministry of Public Works, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Ministry of Defense, the Kuwait Municipality, and many private enterprises.

The Firm is registered with international and bi-lateral agencies such as the United Nations Development Programme, the International Road Federation, the Arab Fund for Social and Economic Development, the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development, the Committee for Reconstruction and Development in Lebanon.