Mechanical Engineer

The ideal candidate must have practical experience in building mechanical services, including plumbing, drainage, HVAC, fire protection, and other mechanical installations, with the ability to coordinate effectively with architectural, structural, and electrical engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, review, and supervise mechanical building services installations for residential, commercial, and other construction projects.
• Oversee the installation and maintenance of plumbing, water supply, drainage, sewage, and sanitary systems.
• Coordinate the design, installation, testing, and commissioning of heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems.
• Supervise mechanical works, including fire protection systems, pumps, water storage systems, and related building services.
• Prepare and review mechanical drawings, layouts, technical specifications, and bills of quantities where required.
• Interpret architectural, structural, and mechanical drawings to ensure proper coordination and avoid clashes between building services.
• Conduct regular site inspections to monitor work progress, quality of installation, and compliance with approved drawings and specifications.
• Coordinate with electrical engineers, architects, structural engineers, quantity surveyors, contractors, and other project stakeholders.
• Supervise contractors and subcontractors to ensure that mechanical works meet project requirements, quality standards, and agreed deadlines.
• Identify and resolve mechanical design issues, installation challenges, and site-related technical problems.
• Review mechanical equipment, materials, and technical submissions to ensure compliance with project specifications.
• Ensure all mechanical installations comply with applicable building codes, engineering standards, and health and safety requirements.
• Prepare progress reports, inspection reports, and other technical documentation as required.
• Support project planning, cost control, material scheduling, and timely delivery of mechanical works.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience in mechanical engineering, preferably within the building construction, real estate, or property development industry.
• Demonstrable experience in building services and construction mechanical works.
• Strong knowledge of plumbing, drainage, water supply, HVAC, fire protection, and other mechanical building systems.
• Experience supervising mechanical installations on active construction sites.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical, architectural, and structural drawings.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and other relevant mechanical design or building services software. Knowledge of Revit MEP will be an advantage.
• Understanding of mechanical equipment selection, installation procedures, testing, commissioning, and maintenance.
• Knowledge of applicable building regulations, engineering standards, and site safety practices.
• Professional registration with COREN or eligibility for registration will be an advantage.
• Strong technical, analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills, with the ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, work under pressure, and meet project deadlines.