Senior MEP Engineer
Location: Dubai, UAE
Employment Type: Full-time
Work Arrangement: On-site
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior MEP Engineer with strong UAE construction industry experience to oversee MEP design coordination, consultant management, site execution, authority approvals and technical delivery. The ideal candidate should have a proven track record in high-rise and luxury residential projects and strong knowledge of UAE authority requirements.
Key Responsibilities
1. Design & Consultant Management
- Oversee and manage the consultant team throughout the MEP design stages, from concept design through detailed design.
- Review MEP design concepts and provide technical input to ensure practical, efficient and optimized building systems.
- Ensure MEP designs are coordinated with architectural, structural, civil and other engineering disciplines.
- Review design calculations, technical specifications, drawings and other MEP design deliverables.
- Monitor consultant performance and ensure design deliverables are completed within approved project timelines.
- Identify design gaps, technical risks and coordination issues and ensure timely resolution.
2. Site Supervision & Construction
- Conduct regular site inspections to monitor MEP construction activities and workmanship.
- Ensure works are executed as per approved drawings, specifications and project requirements.
- Monitor HVAC, plumbing, fire fighting, electrical and other MEP works.
- Coordinate with consultants, contractors, suppliers and project teams to resolve site issues.
- Monitor MEP progress and highlight delays, risks and technical concerns to management.
- Liaise with consultants, contractors, suppliers and other stakeholders to ensure project requirements are achieved.
3. Shop Drawings & Technical Submissions
- Oversee the review and approval of MEP shop drawings, material submittals and method statements.
- Ensure consultant comments are properly addressed and technical submissions are closed on time.
- Ensure approved drawings and documents are properly controlled and implemented at site.
4. Authority Approvals
- Oversee MEP authority approval processes and coordinate with consultants and contractors.
- Ensure compliance with DEWA, DCD, Dubai Municipality, Empower and other relevant authorities.
- Monitor authority submissions, comments, inspections and timely closure of outstanding requirements.
5. MEP Coordination
- Coordinate MEP services with architectural, structural, civil and other engineering disciplines.
- Review coordinated layouts and identify potential clashes before execution.
- Support clash detection and resolution using Navisworks and BIM platforms.
- Resolve technical conflicts between different trades to ensure smooth project execution.
6. Change & Variation Management
- Review and manage changes to the approved MEP scope.
- Assess the technical, cost, quality and schedule impact of proposed changes.
- Ensure all modifications are properly documented, approved and communicated to relevant parties.
7. Quality, Safety & Compliance
- Ensure MEP works comply with approved designs, specifications, UAE regulations and applicable standards.
- Monitor quality of installation and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
- Ensure compliance with HSE requirements and safe working practices.
- Support testing, commissioning, snagging and final MEP handover.
8. Reporting & Documentation
- Review MEP progress reports and provide regular updates to the Project Manager and senior management.
- Track RFIs, technical issues, approvals, inspections and outstanding actions.
- Maintain proper records of drawings, submissions, approvals, variations and project correspondence.
- Support project close-out and final handover documentation.
Tools & Software
- AutoCAD – Review of technical drawings and shop drawings.
- Revit / BIM – MEP design and coordination.
- Navisworks – Clash detection and 3D model coordination.
- HAP – HVAC load calculations and system design review.
- BIM 360 / Autodesk Construction Cloud – Document control and design coordination.
- Microsoft Office Suite – Reports, presentations, tracking and project documentation.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or MEP Engineering from a recognised university.
- Minimum 12 years of MEP engineering experience in the UAE construction industry.
- Strong experience working from the developer or consultant side is highly preferred.
- Proven experience in high-rise buildings and luxury residential projects.
- Strong knowledge of MEP systems, including HVAC, chilled water, plumbing, drainage, firefighting, electrical and ELV coordination.
- Strong understanding of UAE building codes, MEP standards and construction regulations.
- Excellent knowledge of authority requirements and approval procedures, including DEWA, DCD, DM, Empower and other relevant authorities.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks, HAP, BIM 360 and Microsoft Office.
- Strong experience in consultant and contractor management.
- Excellent technical coordination, communication, leadership and decision-making skills.
- Ability to manage multiple MEP activities, stakeholders and project priorities simultaneously.
- Strong understanding of project schedules, budgets, quality requirements and construction procedures.
