Dutco Construction

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Dubai, UAEPosted yesterday

Salary
AED 10k–18k a month· est.
Job type
Full time
Level
Senior
Field
Construction & Engineering
Work mode
On site

About the role

Roles & responsibilities Technical & Design Expertise • Review and coordination of mechanical design drawings and specifications. • Strong knowledge of: • HVAC Systems • Chilled Water Systems • Ventilation & Smoke Management • Plumbing & Drainage • Fire Fighting Systems • LPG Systems • Ability to perform design review, value engineering, and technical compliance checks. • Experience with authority requirements such as: • DEWA • Dubai Municipality • Civil Defence • ADDC • DCD • Familiarity with ASHRAE, NFPA, SMACNA, and local UAE standards. Construction & Project Delivery • Experience managing mechanical works from design stage through handover. • Coordination with consultants, architects, structural teams, and subcontractors. • Strong exposure to: • Technical submittals • Material approvals • Shop drawing reviews • Method statements • Testing & Commissioning • Snagging and handover Commercial & Planning Knowledge • Ability to review BOQs and specifications. • Exposure to procurement support and technical bid evaluations. • Knowledge of project planning, progress monitoring, and resource allocation. Leadership & Management • Experience leading site engineers, supervisors, and subcontractors. • Strong stakeholder management and client-facing skills. • Ability to manage multiple deliverables while maintaining quality and project timelines. Desired candidate profile • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering. • Minimum 10-15 years of experience in MEP construction. • At least 5+ years as a Senior Mechanical Engineer within a Main Contractor environment. • Strong UAE/GCC project experience in high-rise, luxury villas, hospitality, commercial, or mixed-use developments. • Proven experience in both Design Management and Site Execution.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering. Minimum 10-15 years of experience in MEP construction. At least 5+ years as a Senior Mechanical Engineer within a Main Contractor environment. Strong UAE/GCC project experience in high-rise, luxury villas, hospitality, commercial, or mixed-use developments. Proven experience in both Design Management and Site Execution.

Responsibilities

Review and coordination of mechanical design drawings and specifications. Perform design review, value engineering, and technical compliance checks. Experience managing mechanical works from design stage through handover. Coordination with consultants, architects, structural teams, and subcontractors. Manage technical submittals, material approvals, shop drawing reviews, method statements, testing & commissioning, snagging and handover. Review BOQs and specifications. Exposure to procurement support and technical bid evaluations. Knowledge of project planning, progress monitoring, and resource allocation. Lead site engineers, supervisors, and subcontractors; stakeholder management and client-facing interactions; manage multiple deliverables while maintaining quality and timelines.

Skills

  • HVAC Systems
  • Chilled Water Systems
  • Ventilation & Smoke Management
  • Plumbing & Drainage
  • Fire Fighting Systems
  • LPG Systems
  • DEWA
  • Dubai Municipality
  • Civil Defence
  • ASHRAE
  • NFPA
  • SMACNA
  • Shop Drawing Reviews
  • Testing & Commissioning

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