On-site Full Time
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Al Ghurair Investment LLC

Job Details

  • Lead and supervise MEP engineering and site execution activities for power projects, substations, control buildings, and associated facilities.

  • Review MEP drawings, specifications, equipment layouts, shop drawings, method statements, ITPs, and technical submissions.

  • Coordinate MEP works with civil, structural, electrical, architectural, and other engineering disciplines.

  • Supervise installation of HVAC systems, ventilation systems, plumbing, drainage, firefighting, fire alarm, and other building services.

  • Coordinate MEP services for control rooms, substations, administration buildings, workshops, warehouses, utility buildings, and ancillary facilities.

  • Ensure all MEP installations are executed in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, method statements, project schedules, and applicable standards.

  • Review equipment and material submittals and ensure only approved materials are procured and installed.

  • Coordinate with procurement and stores teams to ensure timely availability of MEP equipment, materials, and consumables.

  • Supervise subcontractors and specialist contractors and monitor their productivity, workmanship, resource deployment, and compliance with project requirements.

  • Monitor daily progress and ensure MEP activities are aligned with approved project schedules and milestones.

  • Prepare and review work plans, look-ahead schedules, manpower requirements, and resource plans.

  • Coordinate with consultants, clients, vendors, suppliers, subcontractors, and internal teams to resolve technical and site-related issues.

  • Review RFIs, technical queries, design changes, site instructions, and proposed modifications and provide appropriate technical solutions.

  • Coordinate MEP interfaces and identify clashes between mechanical, electrical, civil, structural, and architectural services.

  • Ensure proper installation of HVAC equipment, ducting, piping, pumps, tanks, ventilation systems, plumbing fixtures, drainage systems, and firefighting equipment.

  • Coordinate installation and testing of fire alarm, fire suppression, fire-fighting, emergency lighting, and other life-safety systems as applicable.

  • Supervise pressure testing, flushing, cleaning, testing, balancing, functional testing, pre-commissioning, and commissioning of MEP systems.

  • Coordinate with electrical and commissioning teams to ensure proper integration of MEP systems with power, control, BMS, and other building systems.

  • Ensure MEP works comply with applicable international standards, UAE regulations, authority requirements, project specifications, and client standards.

  • Conduct regular site inspections to monitor progress, workmanship, quality, and compliance with approved requirements.

  • Coordinate inspections with QA/QC teams and ensure timely closure of inspection requests, punch points, and non-conformance reports.

  • Monitor MEP material consumption, manpower, productivity, equipment utilization, and subcontractor performance.

  • Assist in reviewing quantities, BOQs, variations, additional works, and material requirements.

  • Identify technical, construction, procurement, and interface risks and recommend appropriate mitigation measures.

  • Ensure compliance with project HSE procedures, risk assessments, permit-to-work requirements, and safe working practices.

  • Participate in technical coordination meetings, progress reviews, client meetings, and consultant discussions.

  • Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports and provide technical updates to project management.

  • Maintain engineering and construction records, inspection reports, testing documentation, approved drawings, commissioning records, and as-built documentation.

  • Support snagging, rectification, testing, commissioning, project completion, and final handover activities.

  • Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers, supervisors, and site personnel.

  • Support continuous improvement, value engineering, productivity enhancement, and cost optimization initiatives.

Desired Candidate Profile

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, MEP Engineering, or a related discipline.

  • Typically 7–10 years of relevant MEP engineering and construction experience, preferably within power, EPC, infrastructure, industrial, or large-scale construction projects.

  • Strong experience in multidisciplinary MEP engineering, installation, testing, commissioning, and site execution.

  • Good knowledge of HVAC, ventilation, plumbing, drainage, firefighting, fire alarm, and associated building services.

  • Experience with MEP systems for substations, control buildings, utility buildings, industrial facilities, or infrastructure projects.

  • Ability to read and interpret MEP drawings, schematics, layouts, specifications, equipment schedules, and technical documentation.

  • Strong experience coordinating MEP interfaces with civil, structural, electrical, and architectural disciplines.

  • Knowledge of relevant international standards, UAE regulations, authority requirements, and applicable MEP codes.

  • Experience managing subcontractors, vendors, consultants, and multidisciplinary site teams.

  • Good understanding of QA/QC procedures, ITPs, inspection requirements, testing, commissioning, and handover processes.

  • Knowledge of project planning, scheduling, resource management, material control, and construction methodologies.

  • Proficiency in MS Office and relevant engineering/design software.

  • Strong analytical, technical, communication, coordination, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver MEP works within project timelines, quality standards, and budget requirements.

  • UAE/GCC project experience is preferred.

Preferred Experience

  • Experience in power infrastructure, substations, transmission/distribution projects, or major EPC projects.

  • Experience with MEP works associated with HV/EHV substations and control buildings.

  • Exposure to HVAC, fire protection, plumbing, drainage, ventilation, BMS, and building services integration.

  • Experience with UAE utility/client requirements such as DEWA, TAQA/TRANSCO, or equivalent authorities will be an advantage.

  • Experience working with major EPC contractors, engineering consultants, and utility clients.

  • Professional engineering certification or relevant MEP qualification will be an advantage.

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