Senior Project Engineer - MEP

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About the Role:

1. Site Execution and Supervision

• Supervise and monitor day-to-day MEP installation activities at the project site.
• Ensure that MEP works are executed as per approved drawings, specifications, method statements, and project requirements.
• Coordinate with MEP contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and other site teams.
• Monitor manpower, materials, tools, and equipment required for MEP works.
• Ensure proper sequencing of MEP activities in coordination with civil, structural, and architectural works.
• Identify site constraints and resolve technical issues in coordination with the project team.

2. Mechanical Works

• Supervise installation of HVAC systems, ventilation systems, chilled water piping, ducting, pumps, and related equipment.
• Monitor installation of mechanical equipment and ensure proper alignment, supports, and access for maintenance.
• Coordinate testing, commissioning, and balancing of HVAC and mechanical systems.

3. Electrical Works

• Supervise electrical installations including cable trays, conduits, cables, panels, DBs, lighting, power distribution, and earthing systems.
• Monitor installation of electrical equipment and ensure compliance with approved shop drawings and specifications.
• Coordinate testing and commissioning of electrical systems.
• Ensure proper cable routing, termination, labeling, and testing.

4. Plumbing and Fire Fighting Works

• Supervise installation of water supply, drainage, sewage, stormwater, and other plumbing systems.
• Monitor installation of fire-fighting piping, hydrants, sprinkler systems, pumps, and related equipment.
• Ensure proper pressure testing, flushing, and commissioning of plumbing and fire-fighting systems.

5. Drawings and Technical Coordination

• Review approved MEP drawings, shop drawings, coordination drawings, and specifications.
• Ensure site execution is in accordance with the latest approved drawings.
• Coordinate MEP services with structural and architectural requirements.
• Identify discrepancies between drawings and actual site conditions and raise RFIs/technical queries as required.
• Assist in reviewing and resolving MEP clashes and coordination issues.

6. Quality Control

• Ensure all MEP works comply with approved specifications, applicable standards, and project quality requirements.
• Conduct inspections and coordinate with the QA/QC team for inspection requests.
• Verify materials and equipment delivered to site against approved material submittals.
• Monitor installation quality and ensure rectification of defective or non-conforming work.
• Maintain inspection records, test reports, and quality documentation.

7. Testing and Commissioning

• Coordinate testing and commissioning activities for MEP systems.
• Witness testing procedures and verify test results.
• Ensure all systems are properly tested, commissioned, and handed over.
• Assist in preparation of commissioning records, operation manuals, and as-built documentation.

8. Planning and Progress Monitoring

• Monitor daily and weekly progress of MEP works against the approved project schedule.
• Coordinate with planning and project teams to identify delays and recovery measures.
• Prepare daily progress reports and provide updates on site activities.
• Support manpower and material planning to achieve project milestones.

9. Safety

• Ensure MEP activities are carried out in compliance with project HSE requirements.
• Coordinate with the Safety Officer/HSE team to identify and control site risks.
• Ensure safe working practices for electrical, mechanical, hot work, lifting, and working-at-height activities.
• Report unsafe conditions and ensure corrective actions are implemented.

10. Documentation and Handover

• Maintain records of site inspections, testing, approvals, and progress.
• Review and monitor MEP as-built drawings.
• Assist in preparing snag lists and ensure timely closure of MEP defects.
• Support final inspection, testing, commissioning, and project handover activities.

About You:

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, or related Engineering discipline.
• Relevant experience in MEP construction and site execution.
• Knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, firefighting, and building services systems.
• Good knowledge of MEP drawings, specifications, and construction practices.
• Familiarity with applicable codes, standards, and safety requirements.

Required Skills

• MEP site supervision and coordination
• Drawing and specification interpretation
• Contractor and subcontractor management
• Planning and progress monitoring
• Quality control and inspection
• Testing and commissioning
• Problem-solving and technical coordination
• Good communication and reporting skills
• Knowledge of AutoCAD and relevant project management software is preferred

Experience

Typically 3–8 years of relevant experience in MEP construction, preferably in commercial buildings, residential developments, industrial projects, hotels, hospitals, or large-scale infrastructure projects.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Progress achieved against project schedule
• Quality and compliance of MEP installations
• Timely closure of inspection comments and snags
• Reduction of rework and non-conformance
• Effective coordination with other disciplines
• Timely completion of testing and commissioning
• Compliance with HSE requirements
• Efficient utilization of manpower and materials
• Successful and timely project handover

Why join Cushman & Wakefield?

As one of the leading global real estate services firms transforming the way people work, shop and live working at Cushman & Wakefield means you will benefit from;

• Being part of a growing global company;
• Career development and a promote from within culture;
• An organisation committed to Diversity and Inclusion

We're committed to providing work-life balance for our people in an inclusive, rewarding environment.
We achieve this by providing a flexible and agile work environment by focusing on technology and autonomy to help our people achieve their career ambitions. We focus on career progression and foster a promotion from within culture, leveraging global opportunities to ensure we retain our top talent. We encourage continuous learning and development opportunities to develop personal, professional and technical capabilities, and we reward with a comprehensive employee benefits program.

We have a vision of the future, where people simply belong.

That's why we support and celebrate inclusive causes, not just on days of recognition throughout the year, but every day. We embrace diversity across race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or persons with disabilities or protected veteran status.

We ensure DEI is part of our DNA as a global community - it means we go way beyond than just talking about it - we live it. If you want to live it too, join us.