Resident Engineer (MEP)

Job description / Role

Major multi-disciplinary consultancy. Based in Muscat.
Tax Free

Our client is a major multi-disciplinary Architecture and Engineering consultancy with an excellent reputation throughout the Middle East and continued expansion plans throughout the region due to several new project awards. An opportunity has arisen for a Resident Engineer with an MEP background (a Mechanical bias is preferred but not essential) to join its team in Muscat, Oman.

The project is a large scale mixed use development comprising of Residential, Hospitality and Leisure components.

Typical duties of the Resident Engineer will include but are not limited to:
- Coordinates with the Project Manager regarding design and documentation issues.
- Action all construction contract correspondence with contractor(s), client and construction manager (if applicable).
- Carry out inspections for approval of the works.
- Review and action material, shop drawing, sample, mock-up etc. submittals.
- Issue instructions to contractor for their action to comply with the construction contract time and quality requirements.
- Action the Client's instructions to modify the works in consultation with the Head Office if involving change to the design.
- Liaise with the Head Office designers and Statutory Authorities to resolve site queries.
- Hold progress/coordination meetings to expedite the works.
- Issue to the client and Head Office regular project progress reports.
- Review and process contractor payments and variation orders.
- Review and advise client on contractor claims.
- Issue substantial and final completion certificates. Prepare and follow up snag lists.
- Review and approve operation and maintenance manuals and as-built drawings.
- Carry out administration and human resource procedures for site supervision staff.
- Issue supervision invoices to Client for payment. Follow up payment until received.

Requirements

- Degree qualified or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering or relevant related discipline.
- Accreditation by a professional body, such as the Chartered Institute of Building Engineers (CIBSE) or the Engineering Council (CEng) is desirable but not essential.
- Possess a minimum of 10 years' post qualification experience.
- Exposure working in the capacity of Resident Engineer / Engineers/Clients Representative.
- Proven track record working with internationally renowned Architecture and Engineering / Multi-disciplinary Consultancies.
- Previous experience working in the Middle East is highly desirable.
- Ability to work under pressure whilst maintaining strict deadlines.
- Proactive and professional approach towards work.

About the Company

Macdonald & Company is the leading professional recruitment consultancy for the real estate and built environment sectors. Established in 1992 and headquartered in the UK, we apply local knowledge with true global connection through our offices in Europe, Asia-Pacific, the U.S., Africa and the Middle East.

Our specialist teams act for every class of organisation owning, occupying, financing, or advising on property, construction and engineering – developers, investors, institutions, funds, banks, consultancies and contractors.

Macdonald & Company is a subsidiary of Prime People Limited.

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