Senior Mechanical Engineer

Position Overview

The Senior Mechanical Engineer will lead the supervision and inspection of all mechanical works during the construction phase ensuring compliance with the approved design project specifications authority requirements and quality standards. The role requires significant experience in theme parks attractions themed entertainment developments and interior design projects with a strong understanding of the unique MEP requirements associated with immersive environments show buildings themed facilities and guest experience areas.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise all mechanical construction activities including HVAC plumbing drainage firefighting fuel systems Gas systems and specialty mechanical installations.
• Ensure mechanical works are executed in accordance with IFC drawings project specifications approved shop drawings and contract requirements.
• Review and provide comments on contractor submissions including shop drawings material submittals method statements and technical queries.
• Conduct regular site inspections to verify compliance with quality standards design intent and applicable codes and regulations.
• Monitor installation of HVAC systems serving themed environments attractions show buildings special effects areas and guest facilities.
• Coordinate mechanical interfaces with architectural interior design theming structural electrical and specialist systems.
• Review and assess contractor proposals related to value engineering constructability and alternative technical solutions.
• Supervise testing commissioning TAB (Testing Adjusting & Balancing) integrated systems testing and final handover activities.
• Ensure mechanical systems supporting themed attractions and special effects are installed and commissioned in accordance with operational requirements.
• Participate in technical meetings with the Client Contractor Operators Designers and Specialty Vendors.
• Review and resolve site non-conformances design conflicts and construction issues.
• Verify that life safety systems smoke management systems clean agent systems and mechanical fire protection interfaces meet project and authority requirements.
• Prepare inspection reports technical assessments progress reports and recommendations.
• Support authority approvals testing and inspections with relevant stakeholders.

referred Experience

• Theme parks and themed entertainment destinations.
• Water parks and attractions.
• Themed show buildings and immersive environments.
• Museums and visitor experience facilities.
• Large-scale interior fit-out projects.
• Entertainment F&B and retail developments.
• Special effects attraction support systems and show-related MEP installations.

Technical Competencies

• HVAC Systems.
• Chilled Water Systems.
• Plumbing and Drainage.
• Fire Fighting and Fire Suppression Systems.
• Smoke Management Systems.
• Clean Agent Fire Suppression Systems.
• Gas and Fuel Systems.
• Mechanical Commissioning.
• Testing Adjusting & Balancing (TAB).
• Building Management Systems (BMS) Integration.
• Attraction and Themed Facility Mechanical Systems.

Key Competencies

• Construction Supervision.
• Quality Assurance and Quality Control.
• Design Compliance Review.
• Theming and Attraction Coordination.
• Interior Design Interface Management.
• Problem Solving and Technical Decision-Making.
• Stakeholder Management.
• Leadership and Team Coordination.
• Risk Assessment and Mitigation.
• Client and Authority Liaison.

Qualifications :

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university.
• Professional Engineering registration or membership in a recognized engineering institution is preferred.
• Minimum 15 years of post-graduate experience including at least 5 years in construction supervision consultancy roles.
• Proven experience in major mixed-use hospitality entertainment leisure or themed projects.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems design construction testing commissioning and operational requirements.
• Experience with UAE authority requirements and international mechanical engineering standards.
• Excellent communication coordination and report-writing skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office AutoCAD Revit and BIM-based project delivery.

Additional Information :

• Experience working on major projects in the UAE preferably Abu Dhabi.
• Thorough knowledge of UAE construction practices authority regulations and international building codes.
• Excellent communication coordination and report-writing skills.
• Proficient in AutoCAD Revit BIM workflows and Microsoft Office applications.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time