OPERATIONS - PROJECTS / MEP SENIOR PROJECT ENGINEER - MEP

Lead and coordinate the engineering and site execution of assigned MEP projects, covering HVAC, electrical, plumbing, drainage and associated systems. Ensure technical compliance, planned progress, effective resource utilization, quality, HSE and timely testing and handover. Translate approved project programmes into coordinated site execution and weekly look-ahead plans. Monitor actual versus planned progress, identify constraints and recommend recovery actions to the Project Manager. Coordinate work fronts, access, interfaces and sequencing across MEP disciplines and subcontractors. Review IFC drawings, shop drawings, specifications, BOQs and coordinated MEP layouts. Coordinate RFIs, material submittals, method statements, ITPs and consultant comments with engineering teams. Resolve installation interfaces among HVAC, electrical, plumbing, drainage, civil and architectural works; escalate design changes requiring approval. Verify work against approved drawings, specifications, quality plans and applicable authority requirements. Coordinate inspections, MIRs/WIRs, testing records and corrective actions with QA/QC and consultants. Prevent rework by verifying approved materials, installation methods and inspection readiness. Ensure site teams follow approved RAMS, PTW, LOTO, work-at-height and lifting controls as applicable. Coordinate with HSE personnel on inspections, toolbox talks and rectification of unsafe conditions. Stop and escalate unsafe work and support incident investigation and corrective action implementation. Forecast manpower, tools, plant, materials and subcontractor needs from the work programme. Coordinate procurement priorities, material approvals, deliveries, storage and material reconciliation. Monitor subcontractor progress, productivity and workmanship and recommend corrective actions. Monitor labour hours, completed quantities, material consumption and wastage against approved allocations. Identify potential variations, additional works and delays; maintain supporting site records for commercial assessment. Provide quantities, progress evidence and forecasts to support billing, cost control and project reporting. Attend site coordination and progress meetings as delegated by the Project Manager. Coordinate with consultants, clients, procurement, planning, QA/QC, HSE and subcontractors on execution issues. Maintain action trackers and ensure formal communications and contractual commitments follow authorization channels. Coordinate pre-commissioning checks, integrated MEP testing, commissioning readiness and specialist attendance. Track defects and snag rectification and support authority/client inspections. Compile as-built inputs, O&M manuals, test certificates, warranties and handover records with the document control team. Guide Project Engineers, Site Engineers, Supervisors and assigned site teams in technical execution. Maintain daily progress records, drawing/submittal logs, inspection trackers, material status and risk/action registers. Report progress, constraints, quality, HSE and resource issues to the Project Manager and propose practical solutions. Coordinate assigned multidisciplinary MEP work packages and weekly execution plans. Ensure technical approvals, installation quality, inspections and safe execution. Monitor progress, productivity, resource requirements and subcontractor performance. Identify site variations and risks and escalate to the Project Manager. Support commissioning, snag closure and project handover. Desired Candidate Profile 1. MUST-HAVE REQUIREMENTS Candidates should meet these fundamental requirements to progress in the selection process. Relevant MEP Project

Experience

Minimum 5 years of relevant MEP project/site execution experience, preferably with UAE-based MEP or electromechanical contracting companies. UAE MEP Contracting Exposure: Demonstrated experience in MEP installation and project execution, covering HVAC, electrical, plumbing and drainage works. Technical Engineering Knowledge: Ability to interpret and review IFC/shop drawings, specifications, BOQs, coordinated layouts, RFIs, material submittals, method statements and inspection requirements. Work Package & Site Execution Ownership: Proven ability to manage assigned MEP work packages, coordinate site activities, monitor progress, resolve technical constraints and manage subcontractors. Site Coordination & Resource Management: Experience coordinating manpower, materials, procurement priorities, subcontractors and multidisciplinary site activities. Quality, HSE & Commissioning: Working knowledge of QA/QC inspections, NCRs, snagging, PTW/RAMS/LOTO, testing, commissioning and handover documentation. Site Leadership: Ability to supervise or guide Project Engineers, Site Engineers, Supervisors and site execution teams. 2. STRONGLY PREFERRED Important indicators of a strong candidate that should influence ranking and shortlisting. Project Complexity: Experience delivering large or complex UAE developments, particularly commercial, residential, infrastructure, high-rise, hospitality or airport projects. Multidisciplinary MEP Coordination: Strong experience coordinating HVAC, mechanical, electrical, plumbing and drainage interfaces across multiple work fronts. Planning & Project Controls: Experience preparing weekly look-ahead schedules, monitoring milestones, implementing recovery plans, tracking labour productivity and managing project risks. Advanced Project Exposure: Experience with chiller plants, cooling towers, refrigeration systems, cold rooms and other specialised HVAC installations. Commercial Awareness: Exposure to project costs, variations, subcontractor performance, material consumption and cost reporting. Client & Consultant Coordination: Experience dealing directly with consultants, clients, contractors and relevant authorities, including technical submissions and inspections. Testing & Commissioning: Demonstrated involvement in pre-commissioning, testing, commissioning readiness, performance verification and project handover. Career Progression: Progression from MEP Engineer or Project Engineer into Senior Project Engineer or MEP Package Engineer, demonstrating increasing technical and operational responsibility. 3. NICE-TO-HAVE Additional differentiators that can strengthen a candidate's profile but should not restrict the search. Project Management Certifications: PMP, PRINCE2 or other relevant project management and HSE certifications. Advanced Technical

Qualifications

• Master's degree or postgraduate qualification in HVAC, Project Management, Construction Management or a related engineering discipline
• Project Management Software: Familiarity with Primavera P6, MS Project and other project planning, monitoring and reporting tools
• Employment Type Full-time

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