Resident Engineer - Mechanical Airport Projects

Job Summary

The Resident Engineer (Mechanical) is responsible for providing site-based engineering supervision and technical oversight of mechanical works within large and complex building projects in an international airport environment. The role ensures that mechanical installations comply with approved drawings, technical specifications, applicable standards, quality requirements, and project schedules. The Resident Engineer coordinates with the client, contractors, consultants, and multidisciplinary project teams to ensure the successful delivery of mechanical systems, preferably within airport cargo facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide site-based supervision of mechanical works, including HVAC, ventilation, plumbing, drainage, and associated mechanical systems.
• Monitor mechanical construction activities to ensure compliance with approved drawings, specifications, method statements, and applicable standards.
• Review mechanical shop drawings, technical submissions, material approvals, and inspection requests.
• Coordinate mechanical site activities with electrical, architectural, structural, fire protection, and other project disciplines.
• Monitor construction progress, installation quality, and compliance with project schedules.
• Identify technical issues, design discrepancies, and interface conflicts and coordinate their resolution.
• Ensure compliance with project quality, health and safety, airport security, and operational requirements.
• Coordinate with the client, contractors, consultants, and airport authorities on mechanical engineering matters.
• Review inspection reports, non-conformance reports (NCRs), and corrective actions.
• Supervise and monitor mechanical testing, commissioning, and system performance verification.
• Prepare site inspection reports, progress updates, and technical documentation.
• Support project meetings, risk management, practical completion, and final handover activities.

Recognized Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a relevant engineering discipline.

Membership of APM or another recognized project management institution.

Minimum 15 years of professional experience in large or complex building projects, preferably including cargo facilities.

Minimum 10 years of experience in major international airport projects, preferably involving cargo terminals.

Proven experience in mechanical engineering, construction supervision, and resident engineering.

Strong knowledge of HVAC, ventilation, plumbing, drainage, and mechanical building services systems.

Experience in reviewing technical submissions, shop drawings, inspection requests, and quality documentation.

Knowledge of testing and commissioning procedures, applicable engineering standards, and quality control requirements.

Excellent leadership, communication, coordination, and technical reporting skills.

Familiarity with airport safety, security, and operational requirements.

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About AECOM

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• paid time off
• leaves of absences
• voluntary benefits
• perks
• flexible work options
• well-being resources
• employee assistance program
• business travel insurance
• service recognition awards
• retirement savings plan
• employee stock purchase plan

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