About the Company
We are a leading real estate developer and construction organization in the UAE, delivering complex residential, commercial, hospitality, and mixed-use developments. Our projects rely heavily on timely procurement, strict material compliance, and seamless coordination of MEP systems to meet quality, safety, and delivery benchmarks.
About the Role Procurement Expeditor / Material Engineer (MEP)
The Procurement Expeditor / Material Engineer (MEP) is responsible for ensuring that approved MEP materials and systems are procured, tracked, and delivered in line with project schedules and technical requirements. The role acts as a critical interface between procurement, consultants, suppliers, logistics teams, and site execution, enabling uninterrupted MEP works on site.
Key Responsibilities
Procurement Expediting & Vendor Coordination
- Expedite purchase orders for MEP materials and systems including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire fighting, ELV, and BMS
- Follow up with suppliers on manufacturing status, inspections, dispatch, and delivery timelines
- Coordinate with procurement teams on PO issuance, amendments, and delivery priorities
- Track material movement and proactively resolve delivery delays or supply chain issues
Material Engineering & Technical Compliance
- Review and manage MEP material submittals, technical datasheets, shop drawings, and compliance documents
- Ensure materials meet approved specifications, authority standards, and consultant requirements
- Coordinate with consultants and authorities for material approvals, inspections, FATs, and mock-ups
- Manage samples, test reports, certifications, warranties, and O&M documentation
Site & Project Coordination
- Liaise with MEP site engineers, planning teams, and project managers to align deliveries with construction and installation schedules
- Support site teams during material inspections, approvals, and handovers
- Provide technical support for material alternatives, substitutions, and value engineering proposals
Documentation & Reporting
- Maintain comprehensive records of material approvals, delivery logs, submittals, and expediting status
- Prepare weekly and monthly MEP material tracking and expediting reports
- Ensure compliance with company quality, procurement, HSE, and audit standards
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering or related MEP discipline
- 510 years of experience in MEP material engineering, procurement expediting, or project coordination
- Strong exposure to HVAC, electrical systems, plumbing, fire fighting, and ELV materials
- Experience working with developers, main contractors, or MEP subcontractors
- UAE / GCC project experience is highly preferred
Required Skills & Competencies
- In-depth understanding of MEP materials, specifications, and authority approval processes
- Strong coordination, follow-up, and vendor management skills
- Ability to read and interpret MEP drawings, BOQs, and technical specifications
- Experience with ERP, procurement, and document control systems (SAP, Oracle, Aconex, Procore, BIM 360, etc.)
- Detail-oriented, proactive, and capable of handling fast-track, multi-project environments
