Resident Mechanical Engineer

About The Role

Mott MacDonald require a site-based Mechanical engineer with good experience in design and construction supervision of water fountains and Landscaping work and to support shop drawing endorsements, material submittal review, method statement reviews, as-built drawing review, testing and commissioning review for a major Land Development & Civil Infrastructure project in UAE.

Key responsibilities and duties are listed, but not limited to, the below:

• Oversee all construction activities pertaining to mechanical systems including water fountains, district cooling, ventilation and air conditioning, fire and life safety systems (smoke control/staircase pressurisation), heat recovery and BACS
• Shop drawing endorsement, material submittal review, method statement reviews, as-built drawing review, testing and commissioning review
• Design capability required to review impact of any field change requests (assessment of whether these are minor or major) and coordinating with internal design to complete any redesign deemed necessary
• Coordinate with all disciplines and external stakeholders to ensure the layout of MEP services are feasible
• Prepare or supervise the preparation of drawings for plant general arrangements and P&IDs and managing the production of documentation such as feasibility reports, calculations, specifications, plant schedules, tenders, schedule of prices, engineer’s estimates and factory and site acceptance documents
• Represent the company in technical meetings with our clients, supervise the work of more junior staff and provide technical and professional guidance to assist their development
• Ensure the development of required documentation for the review process in order to include comments, recommendations and corrective action plans for the prime contractor as appropriate
• Responsible for supervising, directing and coordinating the inspection team
• Ensuring that responses are complete and in compliance with the contract documents. Where problems are found, work with team leader to resolve
• Attends progress review meetings and co-ordination meetings to assist the Project Lead/Senior Engineer in resolving any site issues such as discrepancies in project’s drawings
• Monitor Health and Safety of the construction works and report on the same. If required stop the construction works if unsafe practices are being followed.
• Fully aware of the authorities’ requirements and be able to highlight the same on the submittals, shop drawings …etc
• Site experience in basic design requirements, estimation, installation and all site activities.
• Familiar with the necessary Engineering methodologies as well as the corresponding equipment, materials, consumables, tools and manpower allocations related to the discipline of expertise.
  
  

Candidate Specifications

• Bachelors’ degree in Mechanical Engineering from an internationally accredited university
• Experience in a similar role with prior experience of working onwater fountains, Landscaping,residential developments, and large land development projects.
• Demonstrable experience and knowledge of mechanical engineering services including plumbing, fountains, HVAC, public health, fire and life safety.
  
  

Our Purpose

At Mott MacDonald, our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do; relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients’ businesses, our communities and employee opportunities.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) is at the heart of our organisation. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate, rather take positive steps towards creating a diverse and inclusive working 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.

We Can Offer

• 90 calendar days’ paid maternity leave
• Competitive annual leave
• An annual professional institution subscription
• Annual company performance bonus scheme – Subject to company performance
  
  

Location(s):

Abu Dhabi, AE

Contract Type: Permanent

Work Pattern: Full Time

Market: Buildings

Discipline: Mechanical

Job Ref: 5713

Recruiter Contact: Yogesh Gosavi