Principal Mechanical Site Engineer

About the company

We are headquartered in London, Riyadh, Singapore, Dubai, Cape Town, Cairo, and Sydney, working throughout the Middle East, Europe, and Asia. Our areas of expertise are represented in four core verticals: building engineering, planning and infrastructure, strategy and advisory, and commissioning, handover and asset management.

We pride ourselves on being leaders in the industry in each of the services that we offer. We have one of the largest dedicated teams with decades of cumulative experience in sustainable design, fire and life safety, cost management, façade engineering, commissioning, building performance, waste management, environmental consultancy, carbon management, and acoustics.

Your tasks

Lead and manage the design, analysis, and implementation of mechanical systems for high-profile building services, infrastructure, and sustainability-focused projects. Work closely with clients, architects, consultants, and contractors to understand their requirements and provide design proposals that meet their needs and expectations. Provide technical guidance, oversee design teams, and ensure compliance with local and international building codes, energy efficiency regulations, and sustainable design principles.

Mechanical design & engineering excellence

• Lead the design and development of HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, and mechanical systems for buildings and infrastructure.
• Ensure mechanical designs comply with ASHRAE, CIBSE, NFPA, local codes, and green building certification requirements (LEED, Estidama, Mostadam, BREEAM, etc.).
• Review and approve detailed mechanical drawings, schematics, and specifications.

Project management & delivery

• Manage the end-to-end project lifecycle, from concept to detailed design and construction support.
• Oversee technical reports, feasibility studies, and risk assessments.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with quality standards.

Leadership & team development

• Mentor and guide a team of mechanical engineers and CAD/Revit technicians.
• Foster a culture of technical excellence, continuous learning, and innovation.
• Conduct design reviews, training sessions, and knowledge-sharing workshops.

Client & stakeholder management

• Collaborate with architects, structural engineers, electrical engineers, and contractors to deliver integrated design solutions.
• Serve as the technical point of contact for clients, ensuring their needs are met.
• Participate in client meetings, presentations, and project discussions.

Sustainability & innovation

• Implement energy-efficient, net-zero, and low-carbon design strategies.
• Explore emerging technologies, smart building systems, and innovative mechanical solutions.
• Support research into new sustainable mechanical engineering practices.

Requirements

Qualification and experience Bachelor's or master's degree in mechanical engineering or building services engineering.

Membership in the UAE Society of Engineers.

Dubai Municipality certified engineer (copy must be submitted with the application).

Preferably chartered engineer (CEng).

Preferably with data centre experience or/and certified data centre specialist.

Proficiency in Revit-BIM.

Must have at least 15 years of design experience, with a minimum of 10 years on UAE projects.

Expertise in ASHRAE, CIBSE, NFPA, and local mechanical building codes.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills in mechanical system design and optimization.

Live in the UAE with a valid UAE driving license (copy must be submitted with the application).

General expectancy Vast experience and exceptional competency in specialised fields. Provides expert guidance and recommendations.