Team Lead-Mechanical Engineer

Description

About GHD in the Middle East

At GHD we are committed to creating lasting community benefit through engineering architecture environmental and advisory the Middle East our presence continues to grow as we deliver innovative sustainable and future-ready solutions across the built environment.

With a strong pipeline of high-profile projects across the UAE our teams are at the forefront of shaping cities and infrastructure that support economic growth and environmental resilience.

About the Role:

Mechanical Team Leader UAE MEP Group

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Team Leader to join our UAE MEP Group and take a strategic leadership role in driving the growth and development of our Mechanical team . This is a high-impact opportunity to shape a dynamic and expanding team delivering innovative sustainable mechanical engineering solutions across a wide range of large-scale multidisciplinary projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead inspire and grow a talented team of mechanical engineers and modelers building a strong technical culture and expanding our Mechanical capability in the UAE.
• Take ownership of the delivery of HVAC firefighting plumbing and drainage systems ensuring technical excellence timely execution and budget adherence.
• Ensure all designs comply with NFPA standards and local authority regulations in Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
• Prepare and review technical reports authority submission documents and liaise directly with local authorities to ensure smooth approvals.
• Apply advanced tools for heat load calculations energy modeling and BIM (Revit) to enhance design quality and efficiency.
• Collaborate with the Business Group Leader on strategic planning proposals resource management and business development .
• Act as a mentor and role model fostering a collaborative knowledge-sharing environment that supports professional growth and team cohesion.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelors degree in mechanical engineering .
• Minimum 10 years of experience with a strong background in mechanical design and delivery of complex large-scale projects.
• Demonstrated success in leading and scaling engineering teams ideally within a consultancy environment.
• Deep technical expertise in mechanical systems and a passion for innovation and sustainability.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build trusted client relationships.
• Proficiency in Revit and other relevant design/analysis software.
• Experience in Middle East projects is essential.

Take on some of the worlds toughest challenges- with everyone at GHD backing you every step of the way.

At GHD we celebrate the power of a multicultural workforce and champion individual achievement. As an equal opportunity employer we are committed to providing fair and inclusive employment opportunities to all qualified candidates and employeesregardless of background identity or experience. We believe that diversity drives innovation and we welcome the unique perspectives that each team member brings to our organization.

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Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1