Mechanical Site Engineer (Aviation Exp)

Role Overview

Mechanical Site Engineer (Aviation Experience) with Egis Group. The role supports the PMC team in supervising and coordinating mechanical construction activities for a major aviation project.

Company Overview

Egis is an international player active in architecture, consulting, construction engineering, and mobility services. The company creates and operates intelligent infrastructures and buildings that respond to climate emergency and contribute to sustainable and resilient territorial development. Operating in 100 countries, Egis employs 19,500 people globally. In the Middle East, Egis has 3,500 employees across 8 countries and has delivered over 700 complex development projects. Ranked among the top ten firms in the Middle East by Engineering News Record (ENR), Egis provides comprehensive engineering, consulting, and project management services to regional governments, investors, and developers.

Role Purpose

Monitor the installation, inspection, testing, commissioning, and handover of mechanical systems for a major aviation project. Ensure compliance with approved design documents, specifications, applicable codes, standards, project requirements, and aviation operational requirements. Manage interfaces between mechanical works and architectural, structural, electrical, ICT, ELV, fire protection, and specialist systems while maintaining quality, safety, and technical standards.

Key Responsibilities

Supervision & Inspection

• Supervise and monitor the Contractor's mechanical installation works to ensure compliance with approved drawings, specifications, method statements, ITPs, and project requirements.
• Conduct regular site inspections and verify that mechanical works are executed in accordance with approved documentation and applicable standards.
• Review and monitor installation of mechanical systems, equipment, materials, and associated works.
• Verify equipment installation, alignment, access, maintainability, and compliance with approved requirements.
• Monitor the Contractor's compliance with approved quality procedures, ITPs, inspection requirements, and project specifications.

Technical Review & Submissions

• Review shop drawings, material submittals, technical submissions, method statements, RFIs, inspection requests, and other Contractor submissions.
• Review and monitor builders' work requirements, penetrations, sleeves, equipment bases, shafts, access requirements, and service routes.
• Verify that approved materials and equipment are used and properly installed.
• Review testing and commissioning procedures, plans, and results.
• Review O&M manuals, as-built drawings, warranties, test certificates, and other handover documentation.

Coordination & Interface Management

• Coordinate mechanical works with architectural, structural, electrical, ICT, ELV, fire and life safety, and specialist systems.
• Identify construction issues, technical discrepancies, and interface conflicts and coordinate their timely resolution.
• Support the resolution of technical queries and design/construction interfaces with the Designer and Contractor.
• Ensure appropriate coordination of mechanical systems within congested areas and critical facilities.
• Coordinate mechanical works within airside and landside.
• Coordinate with the PMC Project Manager, MEP team, QA/QC, HSE, planning, commercial, and other discipline teams.

Systems Supervision

• Supervise mechanical systems including but not limited to HVAC, plumbing, and firefighting systems and coordinate seamless integration of mechanical systems with project BMS.

Testing & Commissioning

• Witness inspections, testing, and factory/site acceptance activities as required.
• Monitor and witness testing and commissioning of mechanical systems and equipment.
• Support ORAT activities related to mechanical systems, equipment, maintainability, and operational readiness.

Quality & Non-Conformance

• Identify non-conforming works and support the issuance and close-out of NCRs, observations, and corrective actions.
• Maintain appropriate records of inspections, testing, approvals, and site observations.

Project Completion

• Support snagging, final inspections, completion activities, and handover of mechanical systems.
• Ensure construction activities do not adversely affect existing operations.

Reporting & Documentation

• Monitor site progress and provide regular updates on mechanical works, key activities, risks, and constraints.
• Prepare site inspection reports, progress updates, technical observations, and other required PMC documentation.
• Monitor outstanding technical and construction issues and follow up on their timely resolution.
• Participate in progress, technical, coordination, and construction meetings.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline.
• 10+ years of relevant experience in mechanical construction supervision, preferably within major building, infrastructure, or aviation projects.
• Proven experience in airport/aviation projects is highly preferred.
• Experience in PMC, consultancy, Client representative, or construction supervision roles.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, firefighting, mechanical equipment, and associated building services.
• Experience in testing, commissioning, snagging, handover, and close-out of mechanical systems.
• Experience reviewing technical submissions, shop drawings, material submittals, method statements, ITPs, and RFIs.
• Good knowledge of applicable international standards, codes, specifications, and project requirements.
• Experience working in multidisciplinary and technically complex project environments.
• Knowledge of airport operational, safety, and security requirements is an advantage.
• Experience with ORAT, operational readiness, or airport transition activities is preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Proficiency in Revit, CAD software (AutoCAD), document control systems (Aconex), and MS Office.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; Arabic language skills are a plus.
• Excellent communication, coordination, reporting, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple contractors, interfaces, and priorities within a demanding project environment.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a detail-oriented approach.
• Understanding of sustainable construction practices and their application within project delivery.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Additional Information

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus.