About the Role:
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The Mechanical Engineer is critical in managing mechanical activities across multiple projects. This role involves leading a team responsible for drafting and supervision while executing project goals, managing stakeholder relationships, ensuring safety compliance, and optimizing resources. The Engineer is tasked with ensuring high-quality, cost-effective solutions within organizational policies.
What You Will Do:
Project Management
- Validate mechanical design and perform technical calculations.
- Review project scope, specifications, and tender clarifications to identify value engineering opportunities and risks.
- Liaise with stakeholders, including main contractors, consultants, clients, and internal departments, for seamless project execution and closure.
- Manage resource planning, including material and labor assessments, ensuring timely orders and execution planning.
- Monitor site progress and productivity by collaborating with junior engineers and supervisors to maintain planned productivity levels.
- Oversee installation and construction, guaranteeing high standards of workmanship.
- Efficiently utilize organizational plant and equipment.
- Interact with local authorities when necessary to ensure compliance.
Cost Management
- Coordinate with Quantity Surveyors (QS) to capture all variations, notify delays, and submit effective claims to increase budgeted margins.
- Explore value engineering solutions that benefit stakeholders and enhance profit margins.
- Strive to increase the overall project profit margin by 2%.
- Manage variations by tracking claims, approvals, and engineering proposals.
Engineering
- Coordinate with engineers and drafters for shop drawing submission and approval, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
- Work with procurement for vendor finalization and material approval, tracking progress for adherence to project specifications.
- Resolve complex technical issues for satisfactory design and construction outcomes.
- Collaborate with other trades to verify equipment loads and notify changes.
- Engage with authorities to obtain approvals and stay informed about regulations.
Quality / Standards
- Apply internal engineering standards and procedures consistently across projects.
- Maintain a lessons learned register and share technical information organization-wide.
- Develop method statements for project activities as per specifications.
- Ensure timely receipt of project closeout documentation.
Health, Safety & Environment
- Ensure compliance with company and subcontractor Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) policies.
- Report and investigate personal injuries and incidents.
- Actively support safety and environmental initiatives.
- Ensure completion of Job Safety Analyses.
- Maintain zero accidents and record all communications/training at site.
General
- Coordinate and promote safe work practices, developing and executing cost-effective engineering solutions.
- Complete tasks in adherence to company policies and procedures.
Required Skills To Be Successful:
- Strong project management and planning skills.
- Proficiency in mechanical engineering design and regulation adherence.
- Effective communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Capacity to resolve complex technical challenges and adapt solutions.
What Qualifies You For The Role:
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
- 2-5 years of experience in MEP contracting companies, with at least 3 years of UAE experience.
- Proficiency in mechanical design, regulations, and cost management strategies.
- Familiarity with project management and development software such as AutoCAD, Revit, MS Project, and Primavera.
