Senior Project Engineer (MEP)

Job description / Role

Our Multi National MEP Contractor client has a new requirement for a number of well experienced MEP Project Engineers to join their team in the Ras Al Khaimah, UAE to work on major new high rise projects in the Emirates and wider GCC. Successful candidates will have a proven background as a Project Engineer in Mechanical, Electrical or ELV working on complex major new build projects.

This role is available for immediate joining and is a direct hire, permanent placement with our client.

Key Responsibilities:
• Ensure that all contract specifications and guidelines are adhered to at all times during the commencement/construction/hand-over periods of the project.
• Ensure that material submittals are issued with the relevant consultants’ requirements and that they are submitted in a format that indicates compliance with specification and country of origin. A register must be put in place and maintained at all times.
• Ensure that all Method Statements & Risk Assessments are in line with company HSE/QA-QC procedures and suit the appointed Consultants requirements This information must also be recorded on a usable platform.
• Make sure that all compliancy statements, testing and commissioning, spares, warranties and delivery period requirements are upheld at all times.
• Manage a procurement/long lead item schedule in tandem with your line managers indicating delivery dates and the status of the pending material/s deliveries and follow up delivery dates whilst recording any issues which may impact programme delivery.
• Control the dissemination of contractual documents (drawings/contracts/specifications) – usable drawings and information must be issued to the relevant site team members to be able to carry out works per the specifications and contract requirements within the time frame of the programme. Changes to the scope of works must be forwarded to the Commercial Team immediately.
• Manage the Drafting team on site and make sure that all drawings are checked and signed off prior to issuing to the relevant Consultants – a weekly record of Drafting output with a four week look ahead and drawing submittal must be maintained at all times. Information and Engineering that is coordinated with offshore Drafting Teams must be accurate and detailed.
• Value Engineering and Planning must be applied to all facets of the contract, you will be required to produce/submit a VE document during your review. You will also be expected to carry out/manage full material take-offs and issue the relevant measurables in tandem with the SE’s & CM’s and confirm compliancy requirements are adhered to at all times.
• Make sure that all Design, Engineering and Installation details are checked for compliance, usability, functionality and are in line with the overall design specifications and requirements. Make sure that Testing & Commissioning Requirements, Spares Requirements, Warranty and Defect Liability Periods are recorded and agreed with the relevant suppliers before issuing PR's and releasing LPOs.
• Oversee the on-site progression of work within your designated discipline, ensuring that project timelines are meticulously adhered to and any deviations are promptly addressed.
• Take comprehensive responsibility for the quality of installation within your discipline, guaranteeing that all work meets or exceeds project specifications and quality standards.
• Facilitate and lead site coordination meetings to optimize service workflows and ensure that all teams are aligned with project objectives for efficient execution.
• Strategically select and manage specialist subcontractors, employing robust management techniques to closely track progress and ensure compliance with project milestones.
• Proactively monitor the submission and approval of all engineering documents, liaising effectively with all parties to ensure timely compliance with project timelines.
• Engage in regular consultations with the main contractor, consultants, clients, and other relevant authorities, attending essential meetings to discuss project progress and resolve issues.
• Coordinate diligently with statutory authorities to obtain necessary installation approvals, ensuring all regulatory requirements are fulfilled without delay.
• Vigilantly identify and document any changes in design that may influence project costs or timelines, initiating prompt discussions with the relevant stakeholders to mitigate potential impacts.

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering required with a minimum of 8-10 years’ experience.
• Computer literate in MS Office, and with good experience in Revit
• Good knowledge of current MEP System Design techniques and technology
• Good negotiation skills and interpersonal
• Sound knowledge of local + international codes and standards
• Understands and Manages Drawing Deliverable
• Understands and Manages the Monthly Cost per Drawing
• Understands and Records Primary Performance Documentation Requirements (Base Management)
• Understands and Manages the Commercial Variables of the Project (Commercial Management)
• Understands and Manages the Project QA/QC requirements (QA/QC)
• Understands and Manages the Project Programme Deliverables (Planning Management)
• Understands and Manages the Project HSE Requirements (HSE Management)

Salary:
AED 17,000 to 29,000 per month inclusive of fixed allowances.
Additional benefits: Family Status, Schooling Assistance

About the Company

J10 Consulting are Construction Recruitment experts in the Middle East.

We help businesses and careers grow by delivering Temporary Contract & Permanent Contingency hiring solutions within Construction & Engineering in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain & Kuwait

J10 Consulting provide collaborative engagement and a deep understanding of both client and candidate requirements to cover temporary and permanent requirements across a number of vertical markets within Construction & Engineering.