Senior Mechanical Engineer

About This Role

Job Description With more than 14000 people around the globe, GHD is one of the world’s leading professional services companies operating in the global markets of water, energy and resources, environment, property and buildings, and transportation. Serving clients across five continents and the Pacific region, GHD people share a passion for exceeding the expectations of our clients and contributing to their success.

About The Role Our Engineering team is expanding across the UAE in response to a growing portfolio of multidisciplinary projects. We are seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our integrated team and lead the delivery of mechanical engineering design and project execution across buildings, infrastructure, industrial facilities, and complex mechanical systems.

This role involves providing technical leadership, ensuring design excellence, guiding junior engineers, and contributing to strong client relationships and successful project outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical engineering design activities, ensuring accuracy, technical quality, and compliance with project requirements and international standards.
• Oversee the development of mechanical systems including HVAC, water supply, drainage, gas, steam, fire protection, and mechanical plant.
• Solve complex engineering challenges using advanced methodologies, modelling tools, and innovative approaches.
• Prepare and review calculations, drawings, specifications, reports, and tender documentation.
• Lead mechanical design packages from concept through detailed design, construction, and commissioning support.
• Conduct site inspections, technical reviews, and system performance assessments to ensure alignment with design intent.
• Support multidisciplinary coordination with architecture, electrical, structural, and specialist engineering teams.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and informal supervision to junior and intermediate engineers.
• Ensure adherence to engineering standards, regulatory requirements, and internal quality assurance procedures.
• Engage with clients to understand needs, present solutions, and maintain trusted relationships to support repeat business.
• Identify process improvements and contribute to innovation initiatives across the engineering team.
• Support project managers by monitoring progress, identifying risks, and resolving technical issues to maintain project delivery timelines.

Required Competencies & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Over 8–10 years of relevant mechanical engineering experience in building services, industrial systems, or infrastructure.
• Strong expertise in HVAC system design, mechanical plant, piping systems, mechanical equipment selection, and system integration.
• Proficiency in design and modelling software (AutoCAD, Revit, mechanical calculation tools).
• Strong understanding of local and international mechanical codes and standards.
• Experience leading design packages and delivering engineering outputs with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct technical reviews, validate engineering solutions, and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Experience preparing specifications, feasibility studies, and technical reports.
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to understand project financial and regulatory environments.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Experience with Building Management Systems (BMS) design.
• Previous UAE experience is highly advantageous.

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At GHD, we celebrate the power of a multicultural workforce and champion individual achievement. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to providing fair and inclusive employment opportunities to all qualified candidates and employees—regardless of background, identity, or experience. We believe that diversity drives innovation, and we welcome the unique perspectives that each team member brings to our organization.