Senior MEP Designer

Senior MEP Designer – Mechanical & Plumbing

Department: Engineering Design – MEP

Reports to: Engineering Design Manager – MEP / Mechanical Design Manager

Experience: 8–12 years

Location: UAE

Role Overview

Responsible for independently developing and delivering coordinated, buildable mechanical and plumbing designs for Design & Build projects, from concept through detailed design and shop drawings. The role requires strong engineering knowledge, advanced Revit skills and the ability to manage multidisciplinary coordination and technical documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop HVAC, ventilation, smoke-control, water-supply, drainage and other mechanical/plumbing designs.
• Prepare engineering calculations, design reports, specifications, equipment schedules and technical documentation.
• Review project requirements, tender documents, specifications and applicable authority regulations.
• Select and optimise mechanical systems and equipment, considering performance, energy efficiency, cost and constructability.
• Develop detailed BIM models, layouts, schematics, sections and shop drawings using Revit MEP.
• Coordinate MEP designs with architectural, structural, electrical and other disciplines.
• Conduct clash detection and resolution using Navisworks.
• Support value engineering, design optimisation and BIM coordination.
• Review technical submittals, material submissions, RFIs and vendor data.
• Provide technical support during procurement, construction, testing and commissioning.
• Resolve site design issues and support as-built documentation.
• Guide junior designers and BIM modellers and ensure design quality and compliance.

Required Skills & Experience

• 8–12 years of experience in mechanical and plumbing design within MEP contracting, Design & Build or engineering consultancy environments.
• Proven experience delivering projects from concept design to detailed design and shop drawings.
• Strong expertise in HVAC, plumbing, drainage, equipment selection and engineering calculations.
• Advanced proficiency in Autodesk Revit MEP, with working knowledge of Navisworks, AutoCAD and BIM 360 / Autodesk Construction Cloud.
• Experience with HVAC load calculations, hydraulic calculations, duct sizing and equipment selection.
• Familiarity with UAE/GCC authority requirements, building codes and international standards.
• Knowledge of ASHRAE, CIBSE, SMACNA, IPC/UPC and relevant NFPA standards.
• Strong technical documentation, coordination and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage design deliverables independently and mentor junior team members.

Qualifications & Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering – mandatory.
• LEED Green Associate certification – required.
• CHD certification – preferred.
• Additional certifications from ASHRAE, CIBSE or recognised engineering institutions – preferred.
• BIM / Autodesk professional certification – an advantage.

Software Proficiency

• Required: Autodesk Revit MEP, Navisworks Manage and AutoCAD.
• Preferred: Autodesk Construction Cloud / BIM 360, Carrier HAP, TRACE 3D Plus, IES VE, DesignBuilder, Pipe Flow Expert, Bluebeam Revu and Dynamo for Revit.

Key Performance Expectations

• Deliver accurate, compliant and constructible designs within agreed timelines.
• Maintain high-quality BIM models, calculations and technical documentation.
• Minimise design errors, clashes, RFIs and site rework.
• Ensure effective multidisciplinary coordination and authority compliance.
• Contribute to value engineering, design optimisation and technical knowledge sharing.