Principle Mechanical Design Engineer

Job description / Role

Principle Mechanical Design Engineer - Dubai

Our client who is an award winning international consultancy has recently been awarded an abundance of projects creating new leadership roles within the company.

The Principal/Senior Mechanical Engineer provides expertise, technical guidance, scheduling and utilization in the mechanical work of the organization. This is a key role that is responsible for production and also providing assistance in developing business opportunities with new and existing clients.

Key Responsibilities:

Management and Leadership
- Provide leadership on project resource planning and scheduling.
- Participate in the recruitment, training, coaching and development of staff.

Production
- Act as a technical resource for the design team(s).
- Ensure that projects are on track and on schedule.
- Facilitate coordination and communication within team(s) to support smooth day-to-day operations and improvement activities, including sharing resources between teams.
- Attend coordination meetings and design meetings as required.
- Coordinate work with other disciplines including Electrical, Architectural and Structural.
- Ensure design files are maintained in an organized and up-to-date fashion in accordance with company standards.
- Prepare design briefs, reports, block layouts and carry out space planning.
- Prepare/update specifications as per CSI Master Specification format.
- Design systems in accordance with NFPA, ASHRAE, CIBSE, BS, Dubai Municipality, DEWA, UAE Fire Code, IBC, IMC, IPC and/or other relevant international/local Codes and Standards.
- Organize and monitor CAD production.
- Report to manager any project related quality, speed or scheduling issue and discuss way forward.
- Coordinate with design team to layout mechanical and plumbing services including HVAC, plumbing and drainage, fire protection and LPG systems.
- Direct and coordinate the design team to prepare detailed equipment room layouts including sections.
- Direct and coordinate the design team to prepare detailed riser diagrams.
- Direct and coordinate the design team to review and comment on shop drawing submittals.
- Provide periodic site reviews and attend site meetings as required during construction.
- Check drawings for quality control using checklists.
- Comply with company Design Standards and CAD Standards.

Business Development
- Developing relationships with Clients to foster goodwill and business.
- Assist manager in exploring opportunities for value added services and new markets.
- Assist manager in preparation of fee proposals, when required.

Requirements

- Mechanical Engineering Degree (B.Eng./B.Tech.)
- LEED/PQP/QSAS Accreditation is an advantage
- Member of Engineering Societies (UAE Society of Engineers, ASHRAE, CIBSE etc.)
- At least 15 years of experience including a minimum of five years in the Engineering Consulting industry
- Experience with reading and coordinating Mechanical, Electrical, Structural and Architectural drawings
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong presentation skills
- Strong people management skills
- Excellent time management and organizational skills
- Proven team leadership capabilities
- Superior problem-solving and analytical skills
- A demonstrated ability to work under pressure
- Ability to think independently
- Detail oriented
- Ability to coach and mentor subordinates
- Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD, Carrier HAP, Hevacomp, Trace, Elite etc.
- Knowledge of REVIT/BIM is an advantage
- Experience with Windows, Microsoft Office and general computer skills

About the Company

Allen & York is a market leading specialist Recruitment Company serving the Environment, Planning & Built Environment, Energy and Health & Safety sectors. We enjoy a distinguished reputation for quality and professionalism.

Our proven ability to add value to all levels of recruitment stems from a development of close working relationships, strategic understanding, personalised problem solving and specialist experience within the Natural and Built Environment market sectors.

Based in the United Kingdom and established in 1993, Allen & York provide high quality personnel to national and international organisations at all levels within the sectors of Environment, Planning & Built Environment, Health & Safety, Environmental Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Geo-environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Environmental Health & Safety, Environmental Management, Water Management and Waste Management.