Job Description
SNC Lavalin’s Atkins business is one of the largest multidisciplinary, multi-sector engineering design consultancies in the world and is part of the SNC Lavalin Group. As one of the world’s most respected design, engineering, and project management consultancies with a leading track record in the defense sector, Atkins is ideally placed to respond to this market. We have a broad establishment and proud, 50-year history throughout the Middle East region.
We provide a full range of design, engineering, and project management services for buildings, transportation, and other infrastructure programs.
Atkins in the Middle East now employs around 2,000 staff serving Gulf clients across all market sectors from offices in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Doha, Dubai, Jeddah, Kuwait City, Manama, Muscat, Riyadh, and Sharjah.
Title: Senior Site Mechanical Engineer
Department: Site Operations
Location: Middle East
Reports to: Resident Engineer / Head of Mechanical Site Operations
Job Summary
To implement all aspects of the quality management systems and control site supervision
activities provision related to the Mechanical Works across the project, to deliver quality
installations in accordance with the contract documents, relevant international standards and
local authorities’ requirements, provide technical support; perform specialised inspections,
submittal reviews and mentor the discipline staff.
Functional Relationships
Site Operations Manager (SOM)
Head of Mechanical Site Operations (SHOM)
Office Manager Site Operations (OMSOD)
Resident Engineer (RE)
Site Supervision Team
All Discipline staff
Site HSE Engineers (SHSEE)
Site QA/QC Engineers (SQE)
Primary Responsibility
Visit project site frequently (as required) to supervise the ongoing construction activities. To
ensure that the Works are carried out safely and in-line with quality standards, in
accordance to contract documents.
Responsibilities
Senior Site Mechanical Engineer
Implement the site supervision quality procedures, and review submission requirements of the project, along with the MEP contractor.
Review all construction documents and highlight any design and contractual discrepancies with the concerned RE/SHOM.
Ensure that all statutory authority NOC’s / permits / design approvals are available on site for construction.
Ensure that the main contractor and nominated MEP contractor coordinate with all concerned authorities departments and ensure that their requirements are adequately and satisfactorily incorporated.
Extend the maximum possible effort to avoid contractor(s) claims for cost and/or delay.
Prepare process control sheet for Mechanical works in conjunction with SHOM during the Enabling Works / Main Contract Works.
Review and forward any comments on all submittals including contractor design drawings, shop drawings, materials, and alternative proposals submitted by contractors.
Conduct regular (daily) site visits and supervise, and certify the installation of mechanical services ensuring compliance with the contract documents.
Review and forward any comments on the contractor’s method statement for installation, and execution of the works.
Review and forward any comments on the contractor’s testing and commissioning plan/procedures/method statements.
Review and forward any comments on the contractor’s technical submittals.
Attend site technical coordination meetings to discuss contractor (s) submissions, shop drawings, material submittals, and construction-related matters
Functional Duties
Assume responsibility of Mechanical works in the project and certify on completion the installation.
Monitor performance of the Contractor / Sub-contractor and identify, raise any quality / workmanship concerns with the SQE / RE.
Review quality procedures and effectively implement QA/QC plans across the project.
Identify any particular site safety issues and bring to the notice of the contractor / SHSEE / RE.
Mentor the discipline staff on any advancement of process, procedures and technical skills.
Perform Site Surveillance Audits (Technical), prepare surveillance audit reports and forward to SHOM.
Line Management / Administrative Duties
Update and maintain the latest revision of all project documents
Review, coordinate, and forward submittals, inspection requests, and technical queries to the project team and/or discipline engineers.
Assist the project site team during internal, external, and site surveillance audits.
Coordinate leave requests and discuss leave cover with the SHOM.
Prepare and regularly (weekly) submit reports and maintain records.
Rewards & Benefits
We offer an excellent package which includes:
A competitive salary
Transportation allowance
Medical and life insurance cover
26 calendar days of annual leave
Company gratuity scheme
Discretionary bonus scheme
Annual flight allowance to point of origin
