Mechanical Engineer | Al Futtaim Real Estate | Al Futtaim Engineering

Job Requisition ID: 182913 

About Al-Futtaim
Established in the 1930s, Al-Futtaim is one of the most diversified and progressive privately held regional businesses, headquartered in Dubai. Operating across more than 20 countries, the Group spans automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and health. With more than 40,000 employees, Al-Futtaim represents over 200 of the world’s most recognised brands, including Toyota, Lexus, IKEA, ACE and Marks & Spencer. Driven by its purpose to enrich lives and elevate communities, Al-Futtaim focuses on digital innovation, AI, sustainable growth and strategic partnerships, creating long-term value for customers, communities and partners while building a responsible legacy for future generations.

• The Mechanical Engineer is critical in managing mechanical activities across multiple projects, leading a team responsible for drafting and supervision. Success involves executing project goals while managing stakeholder relationships, ensuring safety compliance, and optimizing resources. The Engineer ensures high-quality, cost-effective solutions within organizational policies.

Project Management

• Validate mechanical design and perform technical calculations.
• Review project scope, specifications, tender clarifications to identify value engineering opportunities and risks.
• Liaise with stakeholders—main contractors, consultants, clients, and internal departments—for seamless project execution and closure.
• Manage resource planning, including material and labor assessments, ensuring timely orders and execution planning.
• Monitor site progress and productivity, collaborating with junior engineers and supervisors to maintain planned productivity levels.
• Oversee installation and construction, guaranteeing high standards of workmanship.
• Efficiently utilize organizational plant and equipment.
• Interact with local authorities when necessary to ensure compliance.

Cost Management

• Coordinate with QS to capture all variations, notify delays, and submit effective claims to increase budgeted margins.
• Explore value engineering solutions that benefit stakeholders and enhance profit margins.
• Strive to increase the overall project profit margin by 2%.
• Manage variations by tracking claims, approvals, and engineering proposals.

Engineering

• Coordinate with engineers and drafters for shop drawing submission and approval, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
• Work with procurement for vendor finalization and material approval, tracking progress for adherence to project specifications.
• Resolve complex technical issues for satisfactory design and construction outcomes.
• Collaborate with other trades to verify equipment loads and notify changes.
• Engage with authorities to obtain approvals and stay informed about regulations.

Quality / Standards

• Apply internal engineering standards and procedures consistently across projects.
• Maintain a lessons learned register and share technical information organization-wide.
• Develop method statements for project activities as per specifications.
• Ensure timely receipt of project closeout documentation.

Health, Safety & Environment

• Ensure compliance with company and subcontractor HSE policies.
• Report and investigate personal injuries and incidents.
• Support safety and environmental initiatives actively.
• Ensure completion of Job Safety Analyses.
• Maintain zero accidents and record all communications/training at site.

General

• Coordinate and promote safe work practices, develop, and execute cost-effective engineering solutions.
• Complete tasks in adherence to company policies and procedures.

• Strong project management and planning skills.
• Proficiency in mechanical engineering design and regulation adherence.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Capacity to resolve complex technical challenges and adapt solutions.

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 2-5 years of experience in MEP contracting companies, with at least 3 years of UAE experience.
• Proficiency in mechanical design, regulations, and cost management strategies.
• Familiarity with project management and development software such as AutoCAD, Revit, MS Project, and Primavera.

About Al-Futtaim Real Estate

With a legacy of more than six decades in real estate and asset management, Al-Futtaim Real Estate – part of Al-Futtaim – creates real impact on the communities it serves through long-term investment and growth. As one of the region’s leading private developers, the company plans, creates and manages developments across the MENA region.  

Al-Futtaim Real Estate has a diversified, multi-billion-dollar portfolio across the real estate value chain and asset types such as residential, commercial, malls and industries including hospitality, healthcare, infrastructure and education. Flagship mixed-use urban communities include Dubai Festival City and Cairo Festival City.  

Al-Futtaim Real Estate is also responsible for Al-Futtaim Contracting, a fully integrated, end-to-end specialist division operating across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Egypt. The business has delivered industry-leading construction, engineering, technology and FM solutions for more than 50 years.