Mechanical Project Engineer – Job Description
Project: Luxury Hotel Development – North Africa
Employer: Main Contractor
Location: Site Office / Site Works
Position Summary
The Mechanical Project Engineer will oversee all mechanical systems on site, ensuring proper coordination with subcontractors, fit out teams, and specialist vendors. The role requires strong technical capability, site experience, and the ability to manage fast track, high end hospitality installations.
Key Responsibilities
•Supervise daily mechanical works (HVAC, plumbing, drainage, firefighting, LPG, medical gases if applicable).
•Coordinate with mechanical subcontractors to ensure proper sequencing and quality of work.
•Coordinate mechanical interfaces with fit out contractors, joinery, ID works, and specialist systems.
•Attend dai coordination meetings with construction and subcontractor teams.
•Review mechanical shop drawings, coordination drawings, material submittals, and method statements.
•Ensure compliance with project specifications, codes, and consultant comments.
•Follow up with subcontractors for timely resubmissions and closure of comments.
•Liaise with manufacturer representatives for installation requirements, testing, commissioning, and technical clarifications.
•Coordinate specialist systems such as chillers, VRF, AHUs, FAHUs, pumps, firefighting pumps, LPG systems, etc.
•Monitor site progress and report delays or risks to the Project Manager.
•Prepare dai progress reports, inspection requests, and site doentation.
•Follow up on material deliveries and long lead items.
•Ensure all mechanical works follow approved method statements, ITPs, and safety procedures.
•Coordinate with and HSE teams to close NCRs and ensure safe execution.
•Support testing and commissioning activities for all mechanical systems.
•Assist in preparing O&M manuals, as built drawings, and handover doentation.
Skills & Qualifications
•Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
•Minimum 8–10 years of GCC experience in mechanical works within construction projects, preferably with main contractors and on luxury hotel or high end hospitality projects.
•Experience in luxury hotels, high end hospitality, or fast track projects is highly preferred.
•Willing to work and relocate to North Africa.
•Strong knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, firefighting, and specialist mechanical systems.
•Ability to read and review shop drawings and coordination drawings.
•Strong communication and coordination skills.
•Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
* Please apply only if you meet the above qualifications and are willing to relocate to and work in North Africa.
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