Job description

Overview

KEO is a creative enterprise, where innovation is a way of life. We are uniquely resourced with end-to-end services to take clients from inspiration – through conceptualization – to realization of planning, design or project delivery in the built and natural environments. For over 60 years we’ve led with vision, contributing to many of the world’s most ambitious projects, iconic places, remarkable experiences and prosperous communities.

As a highly integrated and agile AEP/PMCM firm, KEO is recognized by ENR as one of the Top 225 International Design Firms and one of the Top 20 International PM/CM Firms. We are also ranked by World Architecture as the 57th largest global architecture firm and the #1 Firm in the Middle East Region in their 2023 WA100 Survey.

We invite you to join us. Why?

When you join KEO, you’ll discover more than just a job – you’ll find a supportive environment that fosters your professional development through internal global mobility and career development and does so within a culture that supports company-wide health and well-being through on-demand counselling services and regular workplace clinics. You will be invited to celebrate community events such as sports days, fun-runs, in-house sports teams and beach clean ups. In addition to your competitive package and benefits you will have access to a suite of policies that include hybrid working arrangements, individual athletic sponsorship, study assistance sponsorship, employee referral rewards, mentoring and coaching programs and extensive in-house on demand learning courses. 

Our newest opportunity is for a talented Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our award-winning team based in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE.

This critical role will be responsible for maintaining communication with the client’s site engineers on all project-related issues, and reviewing and implementing mechanical contract drawings and building specifications.

We envisage success in this role to include:

• Leading and managing all mechanical engineering activities under the Supervision scope of services.
• Overseeing mechanical systems, including HVAC, plumbing, drainage, fire protection (mechanical components), and specialist systems relevant to infrastructure.
• Reviewing and managing mechanical design submissions, calculations, specifications, and technical reports.
• Coordinating closely with architectural, structural, electrical, civil, and other teams to ensure fully integrated infrastructure systems.
• Managing and reviewing the performance of mechanical design consultants and contractors.
• Liaising with local authorities, utility providers, and relevant stakeholders to support approvals and regulatory compliance.
• Monitoring technical quality, risks, and constructibility, with consideration for project conditions where applicable.
• Supporting construction activities by responding to technical queries, reviewing shop drawings, and ensuring compliance with approved designs.
• Providing leadership, mentoring, and technical guidance to mechanical engineering teams.

To be successful in this dynamic opportunity, we envision that your career journey to date will include:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (Master’s degree preferred).

  
  

• Minimum 15+ years of professional experience, with extensive involvement in infrastructure works.

  
  

• Mandatory consultancy experience, preferably gained from working in a PMCM environment.

  
  

• Strong technical knowledge, coordination skills, and stakeholder management capabilities.

  
  

KEO’s performance is founded upon integrity, results, innovation, safety and our people.

We embrace diversity and recognise its’ contribution to client success wherever we work.

We are excited to hear how you can partner with our award-winning team and treat all expressions of interest confidentially.