Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Ghd; Philippines; Hybrid; PHP 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Ghd in the Philippines is looking for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join our Philippines Team in Quezon City or Cebu, with a hybrid office/remote work arrangement.

You will lead HVAC design efforts, apply UAE codes and standards, and deliver building services designs across high‑rise, commercial, residential, and healthcare projects. A minimum of 10 years’ mechanical design experience and UAE project exposure are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of mechanical design experience.
• UAE project experience required.
• Knowledge of UAE codes and standards.
• HVAC design experience and building services design across sectors.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical design, analysis, and drawings per standards.
• Apply ASHRAE, NFPA, and HVAC design codes.
• Deliver HVAC designs compliant with regulations.
• Prepare concept, schematic, and detailed design reports.
• Produce design markups, quantities, specs, and documentation.

Skills

HVAC systems engineering

Heat load calculations

Building services design

Cross-sector experience

Tools

HAP

IES

Revit

BIM360

Job description

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Company : Ghd

Job Type : Full Time

Location : Quezon City, Philippines

Job Description – Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Help us build the future and we’ll help you build a rewarding and purposeful career.

Our global network of architects, designers, planners, engineers, and environmental scientists works together to create places that matter.

Within this network, our Philippines Team focuses on delivering high‑quality projects, drawing on global knowledge while responding to local needs. We offer you the space, support, and opportunities to grow your career.

We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join our Philippines Team.

Duties and responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Perform mechanical design work including analysis, evaluation, design reports, calculations, and drawings in accordance with company standards and procedures.
• Apply engineering techniques using recognized standards such as ASHRAE, NFPA, and HVAC design codes.
• Deliver HVAC design solutions compliant with local and international regulations.
• Support fire safety objectives through coordinated design and collaboration with internal teams.
• Present engineering solutions during concept and schematic design stages.
• Prepare concept, schematic, and detailed design reports
• Produce design mark‑ups, calculations, material quantity take‑offs (as required), technical specifications, and other design documentation

What you will bring to the team:

• Minimum 10 years of mechanical design experience.
• UAE project experience is required.
• Solid knowledge of relevant mechanical standards including UAE codes.
• Strong experience in HVAC systems engineering and design.
• Proven experience in building services design across sectors such as high‑rise, commercial, residential, retail, healthcare, industrial, and refurbishment projects.
• Knowledge of heat load calculations and design software such as HAP, IES, or similar.
• Proficiency in Revit, BIM360, and related tools.

Work Arrangement: Hybrid (office‑based and work‑from‑home)

This job offer can be based either in Makati, Quezon City, or in our office in Cebu, depending on your home base/location.

Candidates must be a Filipino citizen or have the right to work in the Philippines.