Mechanical Project Engineer

Company: MTEC Electromechanical Works LLC

Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Employment Type: Full-time

Openings: 4

Minimum Experience: 7+ years of directly relevant experience

ABOUT THE ROLE

Manage assigned mechanical work packages from approved drawings through installation, inspection, testing and handover while controlling daily progress, manpower, materials, quality and coordination.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan daily and weekly execution for HVAC, plumbing, drainage and/or fire-fighting works and coordinate required manpower, materials, tools and access.

• Review approved shop drawings, specifications, method statements and ITPs before work starts and brief supervisors/foremen on execution requirements.

• Coordinate with civil, architectural, electrical and BIM teams to resolve interface issues, sleeves/openings, ceiling zones and plantroom access.

• Monitor site productivity, quantities installed and work completion versus look-ahead targets and take corrective action for slippage.

• Raise and coordinate WIRs/MIRs, testing requests and required QA/QC documentation and ensure comments, snags and NCRs are closed.

• Track material requirements, delivery status, storage and consumption and report shortages/long-lead risks before they affect progress.

• Prepare RFIs and technical/site queries and coordinate approved responses with the construction and technical teams.

• Supervise subcontractors and direct labour and ensure works comply with HSE requirements and approved RAMS.

• Support pressure testing, flushing, balancing, pre-commissioning and functional testing and maintain records for handover.

• Maintain red-line drawings, progress records, daily reports, measurements and evidence required for billing/variations.

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.

• Minimum 7 years of relevant mechanical MEP project/site experience.

• Strong practical knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, drainage and fire-fighting installation and testing.

• Ability to read and interpret coordinated shop drawings, specifications, BOQs and method statements.

• Experience with WIR/MIR processes, material control, subcontractor coordination and progress reporting.

• UAE/GCC building-project experience is strongly preferred.

• AutoCAD and strong MS Office skills; Revit/BIM familiarity is an advantage.

• Strong site leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.