Senior Mechanical Engineer

Role OverviewSeeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer with 6+ years of UAE experience to lead HVAC, plumbing, drainage, and fire protection delivery for Resturants & F&B fit-out projects. You will manage the mechanical scope from technical review and authority approvals through to on-site execution, testing, and handover.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign & Authority ApprovalsReview and validate mechanical shop drawings, heat loads, and MEP submittals for F&B projects.Design and verify commercial kitchen ventilation, grease hoods, ecology units, and makeup air systems.Manage mechanical submissions and approvals with local authorities (DM, DDA, Civil Defence) and master developers (Emaar, Nakheel, MAF).Site Execution & Project CoordinationCoordinate with Interior Designers, Project Managers, and MEP subcontractors to resolve technical clashes.Oversee site installations for HVAC, water supply, LPG routing, and kitchen drainage (grease traps).Conduct site inspections to ensure compliance with approved drawings, safety, and QA/QC standards.Commissioning & HandoverLead testing, adjusting, and balancing (TAB) for HVAC and kitchen extract systems.Oversee final testing and commissioning of all mechanical, gas, and fire suppression systems (Ansul).Deliver final As-Built drawings, O&M manuals, and authority close-outs.Key Requirements6+ years of experience in UAE MEP fit-outs, specifically delivering restaurants and F&B projects.Expert knowledge of kitchen extraction, ecology units, grease interceptors, and local authority codes (ASHRAE, NFPA, DM, DDA).Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit (BIM).UAE Society of Engineers membership (Municipality/Civil Defence approval preferred).