Mechanical Inspector

Mott MacDonald

About the Job

Mechanical Inspector

RTA Metro Station Enhancement project

Key responsibilities

• and duties are listed, but not limited to, the below:
• Respond to and attend Inspection Requests (IRs) submitted by the contractor and recommend or take appropriate action where necessary.
• Review submitted shop drawings, material submittals, and method statements against contract drawings and specifications, ensuring compliance with RTA requirements, local authority codes, and international best practice.
• Inspect and monitor mechanical works including HVAC systems, station ventilation, plumbing and drainage, fire fighting systems, pumping systems, and associated mechanical services.
• Report any mechanical works executed by the contractor that do not comply with approved specifications and inform relevant stakeholders where required.
• Witness testing, commissioning, and performance verification of mechanical systems.
• Monitor works with respect to HSE and environmental requirements, ensuring compliance with project HSE plans, risk assessments, and safe working practices—particularly within live metro environments.
• Apply and implement quality assurance and quality control procedures for all mechanical works on site.
• Maintain accurate records and reports of all site activities, including daily logs, progress reports, and inspection records, ensuring they are readily available for review.
• Prepare surveillance reports and Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) when required and follow up on corrective actions.
• Ensure effective coordination between multiple disciplines, including civil, architectural, electrical, and systems teams.
• Provide technical assistance to resolve any mechanical-related issues that may arise during construction, testing, or handover stages.

Candidate Specification

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an internationally accredited university (Diploma with extensive relevant experience may be considered).
• Significant experience in mechanical inspection or site supervision, preferably on metro, rail, transport infrastructure, or large public buildings projects.
• Proven experience of HVAC systems, ventilation, plumbing, drainage, and fire protection systems is essential.
• Prior experience on RTA projects or within live operational environments is highly desirable.
• Continuously seeks innovation and improvement to manage workload effectively and deliver high-quality outcomes across individuals, teams, and projects.
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal and collaborative skills, contributing to a positive and professional site environment in line with Mott MacDonald values.
• Ability to work effectively with teams from diverse cultural and technical backgrounds in a multidisciplinary project environment.
• Flexible working
• At Mott MacDonald, we support our staff to create work-life balance which works for them and welcome candidates looking for career flexibility.
• We are open to discussing flexible working at interview stage.
• Our benefits package is designed to enhance your experience:
• 90 calendar days paid maternity leave
• Competitive annual leave
• An annual professional institution subscription
• Annual company performance bonus scheme – Subject to company performance