Job Description

Job Purpose

The purpose of the role of the Senior Mechanical Engineer is to lead and coordinate Mechanical and Plumbing design and technical activities across all stages of Concept Design, Schematic Design, Design Development, Detailed Design, Construction Packages and Shop Drawings, including BOQ support and technical reporting where required.
The role is responsible for ensuring HVAC and Plumbing solutions are technically compliant, coordinated, buildable and delivered in line with project requirements, programme, quality standards and applicable authority requirements for both Design and Build and Build projects.

Strategic responsibilities

1. Work with the Department Head and Technical Management team to support short, medium and long-term planning, ensuring alignment with KPS business objectives, standards and project delivery requirements.
2. Support the continuous improvement of HVAC and Plumbing design standards, technical processes, BIM/Revit workflows and sustainable engineering solutions to improve quality, efficiency and commercial performance.

Operational Responsibilities

1. Lead and manage Mechanical and Plumbing matters across assigned projects, delivering works in line with project requirements, quality standards, programme, and company procedures.
2. Act as the senior technical point of contact between Commercial, Design, Technical, Project, BIM, and MEP teams for coordination of design information, technical requirements, and shop drawings.
3. Lead and oversee HVAC design and implementation, including equipment selection, ductwork, airflow, ventilation, chilled water, and energy efficiency, to deliver compliant and coordinated solutions.
4. Lead and oversee Plumbing design and coordination, including domestic water, drainage, sanitary, condensate, and associated services, in line with project and authority requirements.
5. Review tender projects to identify Mechanical and Plumbing risks, working with Estimation, Procurement, and Commercial teams to define mitigation and viable solutions.
6. Review and approve Mechanical and Plumbing calculations, drawings, equipment selections, submittals, shop drawings, and material submissions for accuracy, constructability, and authority compliance.
7. Coordinate with Design, Technical, BIM, Project teams, consultants, contractors, and subcontractors to integrate Mechanical and Plumbing services from concept through construction.
8. Monitor and manage MEP deliverables, resources, and timelines, identifying risks early and taking corrective action to protect project delivery.
9. Provide senior technical support to resolve complex Mechanical and Plumbing design, coordination, and site issues with practical and commercially suitable solutions.
10. Conduct technical reviews and site inspections to verify Mechanical and Plumbing installations against approved drawings, specifications, authority requirements, and quality standards.
11. Provide technical guidance and mentoring to MEP Engineers, Designers, and Draftsmen, reviewing outputs and supporting technical standards and provide temporary Electrical Engineering support when required.
12. Provide regular reports on MEP activities, project status, risks, challenges, and actions, while supporting improvements to technical standards, systems, and working practices.

Person Specifications

1. Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or a related discipline.
2. 8–10+ years’ MEP fit-out and design-and-build experience, with HVAC and plumbing expertise from tender design through commissioning.
3. Demonstrated working knowledge of Carrier HAP, cooling-load and ventilation calculations, equipment selection, ASHRAE, and LEED and WELL requirements.
4. Demonstrated working knowledge of duct, chilled-water, water-supply and drainage design, including sizing, flow rates, pressure drops and plumbing codes.
5. Demonstrated working knowledge of the UAE Fire and Life Safety Code, firefighting drawing review and authority requirements.
6. Demonstrated working knowledge of authority and consultant review, comment close-out and approval processes, plus AutoCAD, Revit MEP, Navisworks and Microsoft Office.
7. Demonstrated ability to review mechanical drawings, calculations and equipment schedules.
8. Demonstrated planning and organizational skills.
9. Demonstrated communication skills, both written and verbal.
10. Demonstrated teamwork skills.
11. Demonstrated presentation skills.
12. Demonstrated negotiation skills.
13. Demonstrated interpersonal skills.
14. Demonstrated analytical thinking 
15. Demonstrated problem-solving skills.