Role Overview
The MEP Designer (Mechanical) is responsible for developing complete mechanical design packages for retail, F&B, hospitality, and commercial projects. The role requires strong technical expertise in HVAC, plumbing, firefighting, and mechanical calculations, along with the ability to produce accurate, code-compliant drawings. The designer will work closely with internal teams, consultants, contractors, and authorities to ensure all designs are aligned with project requirements, fit-out standards, and UAE authority regulations.
Key Responsibilities
Mechanical Design & Calculations
- Develop full mechanical design packages including HVAC, ventilation, plumbing, drainage, and firefighting systems.
- Prepare detailed engineering calculations such as heat load, ventilation rates, CFM sizing, ESP calculations, pump head calculations, and pipe sizing.
- Verify all design outputs to ensure compliance with UAE codes, NFPA, ASHRAE, and local authority requirements.
- Review and validate consultant and contractor submissions for accuracy and coordination.
Drawings & Technical Documentation
- Produce mechanical drawings including HVAC layouts, duct routing, chilled water layouts, plumbing and drainage drawings, pump rooms, LPG systems where applicable, and firefighting layouts.
- Prepare mechanical BOQs, technical specifications, and design notes.
- Ensure all drawings are coordinated with architectural, structural, electrical, ELV, and kitchen drawings.
Authority Compliance
- Ensure designs comply with all relevant authorities such as DCD, DM, DEWA, Dubai Municipality, Trakhees, DDA, and other jurisdictions.
- Support the submission process and address authority comments until approval is obtained.
Project Coordination
- Attend design coordination meetings with internal teams, consultants, and contractors.
- Review site conditions to validate design feasibility and provide design clarifications when required.
- Support project teams during execution to ensure design intent is followed.
Quality Assurance & Verification
- Conduct internal design checks and ensure all drawings and calculations undergo verification before issuance.
- Identify design risks early and propose practical engineering solutions.
Qualifications & Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
- Minimum 5–7 years of experience in mechanical design for fit-out, F&B, retail, or commercial projects in the UAE.
- Strong experience in mechanical calculations (HVAC, plumbing, firefighting).
- Proficiency in AutoCAD; Revit experience is an advantage.
- Strong knowledge of UAE authority requirements and approval processes.
- Ability to interpret architectural, structural, MEP, and kitchen drawings.
- Excellent communication, technical writing, and coordination skills.
- Ability to work under tight timelines on multiple fast-track projects.
Key Competencies
- Technical accuracy and attention to detail
- Strong problem-solving and engineering judgement
- Coordination and multi-disciplinary collaboration
- Time management and meeting deadlines
- Proactive and solution-driven mindset
