Site Senior Mechanical Engineer

Role overview

Responsibilities

• Represent Syska in technical discussions with clients, contractors, consultants, and project stakeholders.
• Review mechanical shop drawings, RFIs, material submittals, method statements, calculations, technical proposals, and variation requests.
• Conduct site inspections to ensure mechanical works meet approved drawings, specifications, codes, and design intent.
• Coordinate mechanical work with other disciplines and resolve technical and construction issues.
• Monitor quality and progress, identify non-compliant work, and follow corrective actions through punch-list closure.
• Review and witness testing, pre-commissioning, commissioning, and integrated systems testing.
• Review as-built drawings, O&M manuals, testing records, warranties, and close-out documentation.
• Support final inspections, client handover, and Uptime Institute certification where applicable.
• Identify design, construction, procurement, and schedule risks affecting performance.
• Conduct root cause analyses of critical mechanical system failures and report corrective actions to clients.

Qualifications and requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related discipline.
• At least 5 years of UAE experience in mechanical engineering design, construction supervision, and commissioning of complex building projects.
• Data center or mission-critical facility experience is preferred in the experience description; a separate qualification also lists this experience as a requirement.
• Strong mechanical site supervision and construction experience.
• Experience with data centers or mission-critical facilities and associated mechanical systems.
• Strong knowledge of testing, commissioning, and critical systems.
• Excellent coordination, technical review, and client-facing skills.

Benefits and development

• Benefits include medical insurance for employees and eligible dependents, UAE end-of-service benefits, paid annual leave, and a performance-based bonus where applicable.
• The company describes opportunities for career growth, professional development, industry certifications, and work on international projects.
• Other offerings include an employee referral program, long-service awards, and a collaborative work environment.

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