Senior MEP Engineer

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

1. AutoCAD – Review of technical drawings and shop drawings.
2. Revit / BIM – MEP design and coordination.
3. Navisworks – Clash detection and 3D model coordination.
4. HAP – HVAC load calculations and system design review.
5. BIM 360 / Autodesk Construction Cloud – Document control and design coordination.
6. 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.