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IRTH

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Building Services EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeDubai - United Arab Emirates

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering is required.
  • At least 10 years of relevant experience in MEP supervision of construction projects in the UAE is required.
  • At least two successfully completed hospitality projects (hotel, serviced apartment, or resort) involving central domestic hot water systems are required.
  • Proven experience working with a consultancy managing multiple MEP subcontractors is required.
  • Strong background in site supervision and execution compliance is required.
  • Strong background in hospitality, mixed-use, or high-rise projects in Dubai is required.
  • Thorough understanding of UAE authority regulations, construction practices, and inspection protocols is required.
  • Solid understanding of MEP execution, site logistics, authority processes, and construction sequencing is required.
  • Strong site leadership and MEP contractor management skills are required.
  • Excellent coordination and authority-interface capability is required.
  • Strong technical judgment and problem-solving skills are required.
  • Clear written and verbal communication skills are required.
  • Ability to manage complex interfaces and resolve technical conflicts is required.
  • Familiarity with FIDIC-based contracts and consultant supervision roles is required.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise all mechanical works on site in accordance with approved Dubai Municipality drawings, Dubai Civil Defence-approved fire and life safety requirements, project specifications, authority conditions, and approved shop drawings.
  • Ensure compliance with the Dubai Municipality Plumbing Code, Dubai Municipality Green Building Regulations, Dubai Civil Defence Fire & Life Safety Code, and relevant British Standards, ASHRAE, and NFPA standards.
  • Oversee central domestic hot water generation, storage, circulation, and redundancy systems; HVAC chilled water and ventilation systems; plumbing, drainage, and water supply systems; pumps, calorifiers, heat exchangers, expansion vessels, and associated controls.
  • Verify that project-specific hot water requirements, including temperature control, circulation loops, standby capacity, hygiene, and Legionella prevention measures, are implemented in line with Dubai Municipality and project requirements.
  • Review and technically assess shop drawings, material submittals, method statements, inspection and test plans, and commissioning procedure submissions.
  • Coordinate and attend Dubai Municipality and Dubai Civil Defence inspections, address comments, and ensure timely compliance.
  • Ensure fire-related mechanical systems, including smoke management, stair pressurization, smoke exhaust, and kitchen exhaust systems, are executed in accordance with Dubai Civil Defence approvals.
  • Witness testing, commissioning, flushing, pressure testing, balancing, and functional testing of mechanical systems, and verify compliance before authority sign-off.
  • Identify non-conformances, issue non-conformance reports, and ensure corrective actions are implemented without affecting authority approvals or project handover.
  • Coordinate with Electrical, ELV, Architectural, Interior Design, and Structural teams to ensure clash-free and compliant execution.
  • Monitor contractor performance, progress, and quality in line with approved construction programs.
  • Prepare technical supervision reports, site observations, and authority compliance documentation.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience on the consultant or project management consultancy side is highly preferred.

About the Company

IRTH

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