Graduate Mechanical Engineer

Roles and Responsibilities

We are seeking a Graduate Mechanical Engineer UAE National with good communication skills who has the ability to not only lead but also work as part of a team. Typically, our graduates will hold a minimum bachelor’s degree or equivalent in mechanical engineering and possess the ability to communicate effectively with clients in English and operate in a competitive and commercial environment. Preference will be given to candidates with a specialist further degree.

Primary Responsibilities

• Visit project site frequently (as required) to supervise the ongoing construction activities and ensure that the works are carried out safely and in line with quality standards, in accordance with contract documents.
• Implement site supervision quality procedures and review submission requirements of the project, along with the MEP contractor.
• Review all construction documents and highlight any design and contractual discrepancies with the concerned PM/RE/SHOM.
• Ensure that all statutory authority NOC’s/permits/design approvals are available on site for construction.
• Ensure that the main contractor and nominated MEP contractor coordinate with all concerned authorities’ departments and ensure that their requirements are adequately and satisfactorily incorporated.
• Extend the maximum possible effort to avoid contractor(s) claims for cost and/or delay.
• Prepare process control sheet for mechanical works in conjunction with SHOM during the Enabling Works/Main Contract Works.
• Review and forward any comments on all submittals including contractor design drawings, shop drawings, materials, and alternative proposals submitted by contractors.
• Conduct regular (daily) site visits and supervise, certify the installation of mechanical services ensuring compliance with the contract documents.
• Review and forward any comments on the contractor’s method statement for installation, execution of the works.
• Review and forward any comments on the contractor’s testing and commissioning plan/procedures/method statements.
• Review and forward any comments on the contractor’s technical submittals.
• Attend site technical coordination meetings to discuss contractor(s) submissions, shop drawings, material submittals, and construction-related matters.
• Review and forward any comments on the Technical Queries raised by the contractor.
• Routine inspection of the works carried out by the contractor(s) to ascertain that work is executed in accordance with the Contract Documents and accepted practice.
• Inspect the mock-up, permanent works, on-site, and off-site materials to be used in the project and organize field and laboratory tests, conducted by others, on construction materials to ascertain their compliance with the specifications and determine the acceptability for use on the project.
• Raise non-conformance notices (NCNs)/reports; site inspections notices (SINs) identifying quality deficiencies in conjunction with the PM/RE.
• Review the corrective actions proposed by the contractor, respond/follow-ups, and close out procedures.
• Report any potential safety concerns identified at the site to site SHSEE/PM/RE.
• Review the site progress and assist in the review of the contractor’s interim payment application.
• Liaise with the SHOM for the effective implementation of the quality management systems and site supervision provision activities.
• Obtain samples and quotations as required for finalization of any PS/PC Items.
• Monitor the progress of the work against the approved contractor programme of works.
• Witness the testing and commissioning of all the mechanical/mechanical equipment and sign off the relevant documents for acceptance.
• Verify the accuracy of the contractor’s “As-Built” drawings reflecting in detail the as-built conditions and approve the As-Built drawings.
• Review and approve the contractor’s operations & maintenance manuals.
• Liaise with the Statutory Authorities and follow up all final inspection and approvals as required.
• Carry out the final inspection for certification of final completion and handing over of the works.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Assist RE in the supervision of the works to ensure compliance with the contract documents.
• Assist/support the site team and the respective RE with the implementation of quality management systems.
• Assist the site team in the external and internal audits to ensure the effective implementation of quality management systems and work with the site team for resolution of non-conformance issues.
• Liaise with the project supervision team, coordinate, and resolve any issues of concern.
• Analyse current methods of site supervision and provide recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Implementation of all quality audits, surveillance audits and work with the site team for resolution of non-conformance issues.
• Compile Site Feedback and forward to the RE/SHOE.
• Assist the site team in the satisfactory close out of the project including snagging/dsnagging of the works and related documentation.
• Review and assist the project team to compile all documents at handing-over for submission to the Client.
• Assist the RE in compilation of all documents for the issuance of the Taking-Over Certificate.
• Extend support to the discipline staff on projects and assist (as required by SHOE) in supervision of works.

Client Interface

• Provide necessary technical reports/recommendation as required by the Client for any project-specific issues.
• Attend meetings with Client (as required).
• Liaise with the Client for the necessary approval of samples.

Contractor Interface

• Regularly attend site technical coordination meetings with Contractor.

Site Operations Office Interface

• Liaise with the SHOE on any project site-related issues requiring input and/or feedback.
• Coordinate leave request and discuss leave cover with the SHOE.
• Liaise with OMSOD for all HR/Finance/Administrative issues.

Design Office Interface

• Identify, raise and follow-up design office support requests in coordination with the SHOM.

Functional Duties

• Assume responsibility for electrical works in the project and certify on completion the installation.
• Monitor performance of the Contractor/Sub-contractor and identify, raise any quality/workmanship concerns with the SQE/RE.
• Review quality procedures and effectively implement QA/QC plans across the project.
• Identify any site safety issues and bring to the notice of the contractor/SHSEE/RE.
• The drive and self-motivation to achieve chartered status and to continuously develop your technical & behavioural skills.
• Ability to apply technical knowledge in analysing problems and creating solutions.
• Ability to work and communicate effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to work on your own initiative.
• Adaptability to changing environments, with the ability to multi-task and deliver to tight deadlines.
• Ability to influence others.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to make sound judgments.