Senior Mechanical Engineer

Senior Mechanical Engineer - CxA (Data Centre)Location: Abu DhabiAbout usAt Core we believe that change is essential to growth and our new logos are reflections of our evolution as an organisation.Operating under two specialised divisions, Core Emirates [for Commissioning Services] and Core International [for Project Management Services], we provide tailored services to meet the unique demands of diverse industry sectors. Core Group ME is the new central communication pathway.Role Purpose:The Senior Commissioning Engineer provides technical leadership and oversight of commissioning activities, managing risk, coordinating across disciplines, and ensuring overall compliance with commissioning strategy and client requirements.This role acts as the primary technical authority on site for commissioning matters.Key Responsibilities:L2 – Installation VerificationDefine L2 acceptance criteria and readiness gates.Oversee installation verification across multiple systems or zones.Resolve complex installation and interface issues.L3 – Individual Element CommissioningApprove element-level commissioning strategies and outcomes.Review settings, sequences, and protection philosophies.Mentor Engineers and Inspectors.L4 – System Functional TestingLead system functional testing strategy and execution.Validate system performance under all defined operating modes.Manage technical risk during abnormal and failure testing.L5 – Integrated Systems TestingLead and control Integrated Systems Testing (IST).Demonstrate redundancy, resilience, and failure-recovery compliance.Support final acceptance, operational readiness, and live-load transition.Authority & Decision-MakingFull technical authority for commissioning sign-off within assigned scope.Authority to halt commissioning activities due to risk or non-compliance.Typical Experience & Skills8–12+ years commissioning experience in mission-critical facilities.Strong Data Centre delivery background.Confident stakeholder leadership and risk management capability.Performance MeasuresSuccessful delivery of IST and client acceptanceRisk management effectivenessLeadership, mentoring, and technical governanceWe are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community.We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analysing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.