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The Senior Mechanical Design Engineer will own detailed HVAC, plumbing, drainage and firefighting design across live high-rise packages, from load calculations through equipment selection to commissioning support. The seat opens as the group ramps up hiring across engineering disciplines, pointing to sustained project pipeline. It is a design-authority role for someone who wants technical ownership without moving into people management.\nThe role\nDevelop detailed mechanical shop drawings for HVAC, plumbing, drainage and firefighting systems\nRun load calculations and specify chillers, AHUs, FAHUs, pumps and controls\nCoordinate with architectural, structural and electrical teams to resolve design clashes\nPrepare BOQs, design reports and material specifications for live packages\nLead BIM coordination to keep mechanical services clash-free and properly routed\nSupport commissioning planning and as-built documentation at project handover\nWhat you'll bring\nBachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from a recognised university\n10 to 15 years designing mechanical systems for GCC high-rise buildings\nRegistered Engineer with UAE Society of Engineers, DEWA approved\nStrong command of HVAC, plumbing, drainage and firefighting design standards\nWorking knowledge of ASHRAE, SMACNA and NFPA compliance requirements\nProficiency in AutoCAD and mechanical load-calculation software such as HAP\nWhat's on offer\nDesign-authority ownership across live high-rise commercial, residential and hospitality packages\nSeat opens amid a wider ramp-up in engineering hiring across the group\nExposure to the full design lifecycle, from concept through commissioning\nScope to work across multiple asset classes within one delivery organisation\nWhy apply through Guildhall\nBoutique executive search firm in Dubai, long-standing\nEight independent industry awards for search and advisory work since 2020\n4.9-star Google rating from over 250 reviews\nDirect access to the retained consultant running this search\nHiring a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer in Dubai\nA Senior Mechanical Design Engineer in Dubai typically owns the detailed HVAC, plumbing, drainage and firefighting design on high-rise projects, working from concept through construction and handover. The role usually sits within a design or engineering department on a contractor or developer team, reporting into a design manager or head of engineering, and coordinating closely with architectural, structural and electrical disciplines. Demand for this seniority tends to track active high-rise pipelines across commercial, residential and hospitality sectors, where authority approvals and multi-year GCC experience are standard requirements. Hiring at this level often signals a contractor scaling delivery capacity across several live packages.\nCommon questions\n\nWhat does a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer do in Dubai?\nThe role covers detailed mechanical design for high-rise buildings, including HVAC, plumbing, drainage and firefighting systems. It involves load calculations, equipment selection, drawing production and coordination with other engineering disciplines through to commissioning.\n\nWhat experience do I need to apply?\nMost employers look for a mechanical engineering degree, 10 to 15 years designing systems for high-rise buildings in the GCC, and registration or approval with local authorities such as the UAE Society of Engineers and DEWA. Strong knowledge of ASHRAE, SMACNA and NFPA standards, plus AutoCAD and load-calculation software, is expected.\n\nHow do I apply?\nApply directly on this page. 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