Emirati Talent- Manager- Mechanical Design

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Role Summary

Role Profile

• Review and ensure the quality, completeness, and technical accuracy of mechanical designs, including HVAC, plumbing, drainage, firefighting, and gas systems
• Coordinate mechanical systems with architectural, structural, and other MEP disciplines to ensure seamless integration.
• Review BIM models, drawings, and clash detection outputs using Navisworks and other coordination tools.
• Ensure compliance with project briefs, MAF design standards, and applicable local and international codes and regulations.
• Evaluate design constructability and provide value engineering solutions to optimize cost, performance, efficiency, and sustainability outcomes.
• Review technical documentation, including specifications, calculations, reports, shop drawings, material submissions, and method statements.
• Support construction activities through site visits, technical guidance, issue resolution, and review of mock-ups to ensure alignment with approved designs.
• Collaborate with consultants and internal stakeholders, manage design risks, participate in coordination meetings, and contribute to continuous improvement and innovation within the mechanical discipline.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• 5 - 7 years of mechanical design experience across retail, residential, mixed-use, and large-scale developments.
• Proven experience across the full project lifecycle, including design review, coordination, and construction support.
• Strong knowledge of UAE regulations and mechanical design standards; GCC/MENA experience is preferred.
• Membership in a recognized professional body (e.g., CIBSE, ASHRAE) is preferred.
• LEED, BREEAM, or other sustainability certifications are advantageous.

What We Offer

• At Majid Al Futtaim, we’re on a mission to create great moments, to spread happiness, to build, experiences that stay in our memories for a lifetime. We’re proud to say that over the past 27 years, we have built a reputation as a regional market leader in what we do. Join us!
• Work in a friendly environment, where everyone shares positive vibes and excited about our future.
• Work with over 45,000 diverse and talented colleagues, all guided by our Leadership Model.