Senior Mechanical Engineer

Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

• Category: Mechanical Engineering

Description

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Job Description

Senior Mechanical Engineer (Buildings & Infrastructure) – UAE

With over 14,000 professionals globally, GHD is a leading multidisciplinary professional services company delivering engineering, design, and advisory solutions across water, energy, resources, environment, property & buildings, and transportation sectors.

As part of our continued growth in the UAE, we are expanding our Engineering team to support a strong pipeline of multidisciplinary projects. We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the design and delivery of complex mechanical systems across buildings, infrastructure, and industrial developments.

This is a leadership role combining technical excellence, project delivery, and client engagement.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the design and delivery of mechanical engineering systems across all project stages (concept, detailed design, construction, and commissioning).

Ensure compliance with UAE regulations and international standards (e.g., ASHRAE, IPC).

Drive design quality through technical reviews, calculations, simulations, and multidisciplinary coordination.

Utilize advanced modelling and digital tools (Revit, BIM workflows, energy modelling platforms).

Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to junior and mid-level engineers.

Coordinate with architects, structural, electrical, and specialist teams to ensure integrated design delivery.

Conduct site inspections, audits, and performance assessments to ensure alignment with design intent.

Support project managers in tracking progress, managing risks, and maintaining delivery timelines.

Engage directly with clients—presenting solutions, resolving challenges, and building long-term relationships.

Contribute to innovation initiatives, sustainability strategies, and digital engineering improvements.

Required Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical engineering.

Minimum 8–12 years’ experience in mechanical engineering, specifically within building services services in the UAE.

Proven experience delivering complex projects with minimal supervision.

Strong expertise in:

HVAC design and energy-efficient systems

Mechanical plant design and equipment selection

Piping systems and system integration

Proficiency in industry-standard tools:

AutoCAD, Revit (BIM), IES, HAP, and mechanical calculation software

Strong knowledge of:

UAE authority regulations and approval processes

International codes (ASHRAE, IPC, NFPA where applicable)

Experience in preparing:

Technical reports and specifications

Feasibility studies

Familiarity with Building Management Systems (BMS) and smart building integration.

Strong commercial awareness and understanding of project delivery frameworks in the UAE.

Preferred Attributes

Chartered Engineer status or working toward professional accreditation.

Experience on large-scale or high-profile developments in the UAE or GCC.

Exposure to sustainability frameworks (LEED, Estidama, Net Zero strategies).

Experience working in multidisciplinary consultancy environments.

Company

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GHD

Our commitments anchor us to what is truly important. They give us insights into the best ways to partner with clients like you to solve the world’s biggest challenges. Commitment is how we grew from a small engineering practice in Melbourne, Australia, in 1928 into a global professional services company today with over 11,000 employees in 160 offices on five continents.

We stand shoulder-to-shoulder with you to make water, energy and communities sustainable for generations to come. This is a commitment for our children, your children, and all those who come after, and is the vision and the purpose behind all our efforts.

No matter where our work takes us around the planet, whether we’re partnering on a local initiative or a global infrastructure project, we’re helping create lasting community benefit. And that’s why our work is more than just a job — it is an unshakable belief in the future we are building.

Our employees own our business. Our projects, like our people, are diverse and global. We take the long view of the climate crisis, geopolitical shifts, industry disruption and even technological advances. Our success in growing GHD over nearly a century gives us the experience to help you unlock opportunities and protect against future shocks, without compromising your competitive edge.

Working with GHD means partnering with our innovative, multidisciplinary, and globally-connected team. Our commitment is to help you go beyond expectations and deliver sustainable outcomes. We are constantly evolving to fulfil that commitment, and we're ready to work with you to transform the areas where you work, live and play.