Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

AESG is an international specialist consultancy, engineering and advisory firm, with offices in London, Dubai, Riyadh, South Africa, Australia and Singapore, dedicated to help solve our clients greatest challenges, through collaboration, innovation and advanced technical solutions. With unparalleled experience, gained from working on hundreds of projects, our multi-disciplinary team of Architects, Planners, Engineers, Scientists, Modelers and Project Managers work alongside our clients to deliver effective solutions that stand the test of time.

Job Description

AESG are seeking a passionate and driven Senior Mechanical Engineer looking for an exciting new opportunity to work within AESGs award winning Sustainable Engineering Department. The ideal candidate will have a passion for sustainability and a willingness to work across multiple disciplines and industries to drive the market towards more sustainable development.

The Senior Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for leading and managing mechanical engineering projects, with a focus on sustainability and digitalisation in design. The successful candidate will form part of AESGs dynamic Sustainable Engineering department located in our Dubai headquarters. The role will include independent project management of complex design and construction projects, covering all aspects of mechanical engineering so confidence in client management with a clear vision of how to develop and manage a mechanical engineering team is essential.

The ideal candidate fits the below profile:

• Strong communication skills
• Motivated and self-driven (entrepreneurial outlook)
• Committed to technical excellence
• Good relationship builders (internal and external)
• Collaborative Personality

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage mechanical engineering projects from concept to completion, ensuring that they meet sustainable and digitalisation requirements
• Act as key point of contact for clients as an MEP lead engineer with responsibility for technical and commercial delivery of projects
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers
• Develop in house systems and workflows with a strong focus on automated design via Dynamo, Python or similar
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, and contractors to ensure project requirements are met
• Utilise Revit software to create and manage mechanical engineering models and drawings
• Stay current on industry trends and developments related to sustainable mechanical engineering and digitalisation
• Strong knowledge and experience in Revit software
• Strong understanding of project commercial control, resource planning & project management
• Strong leadership and project management skills
• Strong understanding of sustainable engineering principles and practices
• Familiarity with UAE and regional building codes

Essential skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline with further post-graduate education desirable (e.g., Masters degree), along with demonstrated work experience within the field
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in mechanical engineering, with a focus on sustainability and digitalisation
• Experience delivering LEED-certified or other building certification projects and have an excellent understanding of building systems performance
• Professional qualification and work experience with development, and/or implementation of Sustainability Rating Systems such as USGBC LEED, Mostadam, Passive House or equivalent
• Proven track record of successfully leading a sustainability program, policies and regulatory frameworks
• The candidate will be expected to work across numerous software platforms, including Revit, AMTECH, DIALUX and ETAP

Why join AESG?

AESG is a multidisciplinary specialist consultancy, offering a consultancy service and work environment like no other.

Through our world-class reputation for innovative thinking, pushing projects to outperform expectations through smart application of planning, engineering and architectural solutions, our project portfolio includes some of the worlds most forward-thinking and exciting new developments.

The success of our company is built on the success of individuals. Our ability to achieve what we have is because our staff are driven, passionate and love what they do.

Through our progressive, lively and collaborative environment, we identify, foster and nurture the greatest strengths of our staff, and allow them the opportunity to flourish by offering positions of responsibility at an early stage, and providing clear career progression pathways for all.

As an employee of AESG you can expect:

• Great career opportunities with access to huge variety of projects and incredible clients make your mark in a growing company and accelerate your career.
• Working on some of the worlds leading developments and tackling our clients greatest challenges
• Commitment in building on your areas of specialism and focal interest points, supporting your professional development through a structured training and mentorship program.
• Highly collaborative approach across the different technical service offerings
• Internal and external training opportunities where do you want to take your career? Well help you get there!
• Promotion of the importance of health and well-being of the team, including team-building fitness activities, social events and the provision of a healthy work environment
• To be part of a dynamic and motivated team with an amazing team culture