Key Responsibilities

Shop Drawing & Submittal Management:

• Lead the detailed technical review of all mechanical shop drawings submitted by the contractor, including HVAC plant room layouts, ductwork and piping schematics, riser diagrams, fire protection layouts, and plumbing/drainage details.
• Meticulously check shop drawings against design drawings (P&IDs, layouts) and specifications to ensure complete compliance with the design intent, equipment schedules, codes, and standards.
• Manage the formal review and approval process for all mechanical material submittals, including datasheets for chillers, AHUs, pumps, fans, pipes, valves, and insulation.
• Lead the coordination of mechanical shop drawings with structural (e.g., builder's work, penetrations) and architectural (e.g., ceiling voids, plant room access) submissions to proactively identify and resolve all interface clashes.

Technical Coordination & Information Control:

• Manage the Request for Information (RFI) process for all mechanical matters. Ensure RFIs from the contractor are clear, coordinate with the design consultants for responses, and ensure timely resolution and distribution.
• Act as the primary technical interface between the MEP design consultants and the contractor's technical team on all mechanical matters.
• Review and provide expert commentary on contractor-proposed Method Statements and Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) for critical mechanical activities like heavy plant lifts, system flushing, and pressure testing.
• Review contractor-submitted mechanical calculations (e.g., pump head, static pressure, pipe sizing) to verify compliance with the design.

Documentation & Reporting:

• Maintain an organized and up-to-date register of all mechanical drawings, specifications, shop drawings, RFIs, and material submittals.
• Ensure that the site construction team is always working with the latest, fully coordinated, and approved-for-construction versions of all mechanical documents.
• Assist in the compilation of the final as-built drawings and records, ensuring they accurately reflect all mechanical changes and deviations.

Requirements

Skills and Experience

• Education: A bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from an internationally recognized university is essential.
• Professional Certifications: Professional Chartership (CEng, P.E., or equivalent) is highly advantageous.
• Experience: A minimum of 10-15 years of post-qualification experience, with significant time spent in a technical office or design-related role for a main contractor or engineering consultant on large-scale building projects.
• Industry Background: Must have extensive experience working for a major international main contractor or a large MEP subcontractor in a technical office capacity.
• International Exposure: Demonstrable experience in a technical office environment on major international high-rise or mixed-use projects is essential.
• Technical Proficiency: Expert-level ability in reading, interpreting, and reviewing complex mechanical drawings (P&IDs, schematics, plant layouts). Expert knowledge of HVAC (central chilled water), plumbing, drainage, and fire protection systems is required. High proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit MEP is mandatory.
• Codes and Standards: Strong working knowledge of international mechanical codes and standards such as ASHRAE, NFPA, SMACNA, and CIBSE.