Mechanical Engineer

Job description / Role

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.

Responsibilities

Our newest opportunity is for a talented Mechanical Engineer to join our team based in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

The position is responsible for overseeing all mechanical works on-site, ensuring that construction activities comply with approved designs, standards, specifications, and local authority regulations.

We envisage success in this role to include:

• Monitor, inspect, and supervise all mechanical works including HVAC, plumbing, drainage, firefighting, and mechanical equipment installations.
• Review contractors' shop drawings, material submittals, method statements, and technical proposals, ensuring compliance with project specifications and applicable codes.
• Conduct routine site inspections and issue NCRs/SORs when required to maintain quality standards.
• Ensure that installations conform to approved IFC drawings and project requirements.
• Coordinate with the contractor, client representatives, and other engineering disciplines to resolve site-related technical issues.
• Participate in progress meetings, technical meetings, and coordination workshops.
• Provide timely input and recommendations to support smooth site operations.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports on mechanical works progress and quality issues.
• Verify and validate quantities for mechanical works to support payment certificates.
• Maintain proper documentation of site inspections, test results, RFIs, and correspondence.
• Supervise and witness testing, commissioning, and balancing of HVAC, plumbing, firefighting, and other mechanical systems.
• Ensure all systems meet the project's performance requirements and UAE authority standards.

Qualifications

To be successful in this dynamic opportunity, we envision that your career journey to date will include 12 years of work experience partnered with a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.

• Relevant experience on building construction projects.
• Previous experience with mall or mixed-use projects in the UAE, particularly in Abu Dhabi.
• Previous experience working with a consultancy in a supervision role is essential.
• Must have prior experience in Abu Dhabi and must have strong knowledge of Abu Dhabi codes and regulations.
• Strong communication, reporting, and site management skills.

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.

About the Company

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 57 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 ranked by ENR in the Top 225 International Design Firms; in the Top 20 International PM/CM Firms; and by World Architecture as 50th largest global architecture firm and #1 Firm in the Middle East Region in their 2021 WAS 100 Survey.

We invite you to join us.