Senior Mechanical Lead (MEP)

Overview

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical engineering team across multiple MEP projects.
• Plan, organize, and monitor all mechanical construction activities to ensure timely project delivery.
• Provide technical guidance and leadership to mechanical engineers, foremen, supervisors, and subcontractors.
• Ensure efficient utilization of manpower, materials, and equipment.
• Participate in project planning, scheduling, and resource allocation.

Technical Oversight

• Review and approve mechanical designs, shop drawings, material submittals, and method statements.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, contract requirements, local authority regulations, and international standards.
• Oversee installation of HVAC, Plumbing, Drainage, Fire Fighting, and Mechanical Equipment systems.
• Resolve complex technical issues arising during project execution.
• Coordinate design changes and engineering solutions with consultants and clients.

Site Execution & Coordination

• Monitor site progress and ensure mechanical works are executed according to approved drawings and project schedules.
• Coordinate with electrical, civil, architectural, and other disciplines to ensure smooth project execution.
• Conduct regular site inspections and progress review meetings.
• Ensure all works are completed in accordance with quality and safety requirements.

Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Ensure implementation of QA/QC procedures throughout project execution.
• Review inspection reports, testing records, and quality documentation.
• Ensure compliance with ISO standards, project quality plans, and client requirements.
• Monitor and minimize rework through proactive quality control measures.

Testing & Commissioning

• Lead testing, balancing, commissioning, and handover activities for all mechanical systems.
• Verify system performance and compliance with project specifications.
• Ensure timely completion of snag rectification and close-out activities.

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Act as the primary technical point of contact for clients, consultants, and project stakeholders.
• Attend project meetings and provide technical presentations and progress updates.
• Support commercial and project management teams on technical matters and variations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Master's Degree is an advantage.
• Professional certifications related to HVAC, MEP, Project Management, or Quality Management are preferred.

Experience

• Minimum 10–15 years of experience in MEP projects.
• At least 5 years in a senior leadership or lead mechanical engineering role.
• Proven experience in large-scale commercial, residential, hospitality, healthcare, industrial, or mixed-use developments.
• UAE/GCC experience is highly preferred.