Technical Engineer (MEP) - Real Estate

The Role

We are seeking a Technical Engineer (MEP) to support the Technical Manager in ensuring the quality, compliance, and successful delivery of residential and mixed-use developments across Abu Dhabi and Dubai. The role focuses on reviewing MEP design submissions, monitoring construction quality, and ensuring compliance with approved drawings, project specifications, and UAE authority requirements.

• Review MEP shop drawings, material submittals, load calculations, and method statements for compliance with project requirements.
• Monitor site works to ensure mechanical, electrical, plumbing, firefighting, HVAC, and ELV installations comply with approved IFC drawings and specifications.
• Review and respond to RFIs and Technical Queries (TQs), resolving technical issues and design clashes.
• Prepare inspection reports, technical review logs, NCR/SOR logs, and weekly progress reports.
• Coordinate with contractors, consultants, and internal stakeholders to ensure timely project delivery.
• Attend weekly technical coordination meetings and conduct regular site inspections across Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
• Identify technical risks, quality issues, and non-compliance, and escalate them to the Technical Manager.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of UAE experience in technical review, QA/QC, or site engineering with a contractor, consultant, or developer.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, firefighting, electrical, and ELV systems, including shop drawing reviews, load calculations, and inspection procedures.
• Experience reviewing shop drawings, material submittals, method statements, RFIs, and Technical Queries (TQs).
• Good understanding of UAE authority requirements and building codes (ADCD, DM/DDA, Estidama, DEWA/ADDC).
• Valid UAE driving license and own vehicle are required, as the role involves regular travel between Abu Dhabi and Dubai.

About the company

Service

Our aim is to provide our clients and candidates with a consistent, quality service that goes beyond the norm, giving them peace of mind and complete trust in our ability to meet their needs.

Knowledge

Big Fish consultants specialise in their fields and have extensive experience in the region and beyond. We take pride in our knowledge and network and believe that our relationships are built on trust and integrity and are made for the long term.

Care

At Big Fish, as well as caring for the people we work with, we also care about the world and environment we live in, that's why Big Fish support initiatives that promote human welfare, environmental protection and sustainability.