Mechanical Engineer

Role overview

Design review and coordination

• Review mechanical drawings, specifications, calculations, equipment schedules, and technical submissions.
• Coordinate mechanical systems with architecture, structure, interiors, electrical, landscape, and specialist systems.
• Review HVAC, plumbing, drainage, domestic and hot water, water treatment, sanitary, and firefighting systems.
• Coordinate requirements for kitchens, laundries, spas, pools, restaurants, back-of-house areas, and other hospitality spaces.

Site delivery and handover

• Review equipment selections, shop drawings, material submissions, method statements, and installation proposals.
• Monitor site installation for compliance with approved documents and project specifications.
• Participate in inspections, testing, commissioning, balancing, and performance verification.
• Identify clashes, design gaps, installation issues, and constructability concerns; review RFIs, technical queries, nonconformance reports, and corrective actions.
• Support sustainability, energy efficiency, water conservation, snagging, and final handover.
• Review operation and maintenance manuals, warranties, training records, and commissioning documentation.

Required qualifications and experience

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant building services engineering experience.
• Experience on major hotels, resorts, luxury hospitality, mixed-use, or high-end building projects.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, drainage, firefighting, water systems, and mechanical building services.
• Experience coordinating mechanical systems and reviewing technical submissions, shop drawings, method statements, and commissioning documentation.
• Knowledge of applicable international codes, standards, and authority requirements.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, BIM coordination platforms, and Microsoft Office.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience with hospitality-specific systems and operational requirements is preferred.
• Professional registration or membership with a recognized engineering institution is preferred.
• Strong technical, analytical, communication, and coordination skills.