Principal Mechanical Engineer

Job description / Role

Are you committed to pushing the boundaries of Engineering, we are looking for a trend setter and leader in Mechanical Engineering who has a passion for creative buildability and is prepared to go the extra mile and work with a growing boutique design and engineering consultant with a great story. This role is to be the right hand to a British Head of MEP and will lead a team of engineers on some of the UAE most prominent projects.

If you are based in the UK or Europe with explosure to ME projects and are looking to relocate this could be the perfect opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

Business Development
• Begin developing a network of industry contacts.
• Support submission of bids to secure new business opportunities.
• Act as an ambassador for the company, promoting our values and services.

Project Role
• Demonstrated experience as a Project Engineer.
• Represent the practice at project level, taking full responsibility for project outcomes.
• Manage the design and construction stages of projects.
• Maintain financial and managerial awareness.
• Supervise a small team of engineers and technicians.
• Deliver work within the fee agreed with a Project Manager, ensuring cost control and quality standards.
• Present project plans and progress to clients.
• Track variations (Vos) and additional costs.
• Assemble project teams from internal and external resources.
• Plan projects and resources efficiently to achieve 90% chargeable time.
• Ensure QA/QC processes are undertaken and signed off within the department.

Company Role
• Understand and contribute to the company's Business Plan, Mission Statement, and key challenges.
• Show leadership by effectively leading your team.
• Participate in task groups to develop company procedures.
• Attend team meetings and actively contribute to procedural development.
• Conduct six-monthly performance reviews for team members, supported by Associates and Directors.
• Review and provide feedback on company procedures.
• Apply policies related to health & safety, quality, and training.

Engineering Function
• Agree on design philosophy and fundamentals.
• Review and comment on deliverables produced by engineers and technicians at key project stages.
• Demonstrate comprehensive technical competence.
• Possess knowledge of concept design, buildability, detailed design, high-rise buildings, construction techniques, procurement routes, risk assessment, and claim assessment.
• Understand analytical concepts.
• Familiarity with BIM standards and working.

Qualifications
• Graduated in mechanical/ building services engineering with minimum 12 years of experience.
• Proven track record as a Project Engineer on multiple projects.
• Chartered Engineering status is a plus.

Competencies
• Business Awareness
• Problem Solving
• Team Working
• Building Relationships
• Developing Self & Others
• Persuading and Influencing
• Communicating and Presenting
• Delivering Results and improving Performance
• IES and HAP Proficient
• Experienced in training Junior Engineers

Salary:
AED 35,000 to 40,000 per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

About the Company

We combine Taylor Sterling’s expertise in executive search and recruitment with Beyond Consulting’s deep industry knowledge and flexible project and company-based services.

With over 15 years of regional operations. Taylor Sterling has a proven track record in identifying and placing top talent. With CEO Marcus Taylor, a keynote speaker and ambassador for Women in Construction, at the helm, it has provided services to many of the industry’s top tier-built environment companies.

Beyond Consulting stands as a premier network of highly skilled professionals with decades of collective regional experience, having held prominent roles in senior project delivery or C-Suite positions. Led by Chris Cooper, Beyond Consulting was conceived to meet the evolving demands of the industry. Beyond Consulting recognises the immense value in bringing together independent consultants to provide bespoke, on-demand services tailored specifically for built environment organisations.