Emirati Talent- Manager, Mechanical Design

Role Overview

Emirati Talent- Manager, Mechanical Design at Majid Al Futtaim – Development, reporting to the MEP Design Lead.

Role Purpose

The Mechanical Design Manager is responsible for reviewing, coordinating, and optimizing mechanical system designs across Majid Al Futtaim developments. The role ensures design quality, constructability, sustainability, and compliance with Majid Al Futtaim standards and applicable codes, supporting projects from concept through handover while driving innovation, digital design, operational efficiency, and sustainability initiatives in line with Majid Al Futtaim developments Net Zero targets.

Key Responsibilities

Design Review & Quality Assurance

• Review and ensure the quality, completeness, and technical accuracy of mechanical designs, including HVAC, plumbing, drainage, firefighting, and gas systems.
• Review BIM models, drawings, and clash detection outputs using Navisworks and other coordination tools.
• Ensure compliance with project briefs, Majid Al Futtaim design standards, and applicable local and international codes and regulations.

Coordination & Integration

• Coordinate mechanical systems with architectural, structural, and other MEP disciplines to ensure seamless integration.
• Collaborate with consultants and internal stakeholders, manage design risks, and participate in coordination meetings.

Value Engineering & Optimization

• Evaluate design constructability and provide value engineering solutions to optimize cost, performance, efficiency, and sustainability outcomes.

Technical Documentation & Review

• Review technical documentation, including specifications, calculations, reports, shop drawings, material submissions, and method statements.

Construction Support & Delivery

• Support construction activities through site visits, technical guidance, issue resolution, and review of mock-ups to ensure alignment with approved designs.

Continuous Improvement

• Contribute to continuous improvement and innovation within the mechanical discipline.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• 5–7 years of mechanical design experience across retail, residential, mixed-use, and large-scale developments.
• Proven experience across the full project lifecycle, including design review, coordination, and construction support.
• Strong knowledge of UAE regulations and mechanical design standards; GCC/MENA experience is preferred.
• Membership in a recognized professional body (e.g., CIBSE, ASHRAE) is preferred.
• LEED, BREEAM, or other sustainability certifications are advantageous.

Additional Information

• Work in a friendly environment where everyone shares positive vibes and is excited about the company's future.
• Work with over 45,000 diverse and talented colleagues, all guided by the company's Leadership Model.