Senior Technical Engineer

Role Purpose

The Senior Technical Engineer – MEP is responsible for leading the technical engineering activities related to Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing works for large construction projects. The role ensures all engineering deliverables including shop drawings, material submittals, method statements, and technical documentation are prepared, reviewed, and approved in accordance with project specifications, authority regulations, and international engineering standards.

The position also oversees design coordination, supports project teams in resolving technical issues, and ensures proper integration of MEP systems with architectural and structural elements.

Key Accountabilities

1. Technical Leadership
• Lead the preparation and review of MEP shop drawings, coordinated drawings, and technical submissions.
• Review contract drawings, BOQs, and project specifications to ensure compliance.
• Supervise and guide technical engineers, BIM coordinators, and drafting teams.
• Ensure engineering deliverables are issued in line with project timelines.
2. Design & BIM Coordination
• Lead coordination between MEP, architectural, structural, and civil disciplines.
• Manage BIM coordination and clash detection using tools such as Autodesk Revit and Navisworks.
• Review coordinated models and resolve clashes before site execution.
• Participate in BIM coordination meetings with consultants and project stakeholders.
3. Authority & Consultant Coordination
• Liaise with consultants and project management teams for technical approvals.
• Ensure compliance with UAE authority regulations including approvals from:
o Dubai Electricity and Water Authority
o Dubai Civil Defence
o Dubai Municipality
• Review and respond to consultant comments on submittals and drawings.
4. Technical Support to Construction Team
• Provide advanced technical guidance to site engineers and project teams.
• Resolve complex MEP design and installation challenges during construction.
• Ensure site works are executed according to approved shop drawings and specifications.
5. Documentation & Engineering Control
• Manage logs for RFIs, technical submittals, drawing registers, and approvals.
• Review and approve method statements, technical calculations, and compliance documents.
• Ensure preparation and submission of as-built drawings and operation & maintenance manuals.
6. Value Engineering & Procurement Support
• Identify opportunities for value engineering and design optimization.
• Provide technical input for material selection and vendor technical evaluation.
• Support procurement teams in reviewing supplier technical submissions.

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge & Skills

- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering / Electrical Engineering

- Minimum 8–12 years of experience in MEP construction projects in the UAE or GCC.

- Proven experience in managing technical engineering activities on large-scale construction projects.

- Experience working with major contractors or MEP subcontractors..