Senior Manager - Mechanical - Dubai Holding Real Estate

About Dubai Holding Real Estate:

Dubai Holding’s real estate business has developed strategic destinations and communities that offer unique and attractive lifestyle opportunities to meet the evolving needs of Dubai’s residents and visitors alike. As a master developer, we invest in sustainable infrastructure, accessibility, community amenities and family-focused facilities including community centers, mosques, schools, supermarkets and landscaping.

Our integrated real estate offering also includes a robust land sales portfolio, project management for large-scale projects, as well as top-notch facilities management services.

About the job:

• Lead the delivery and governance of all mechanical disciplines across projects.
• Oversee HVAC, public health, plumbing, drainage, fire protection, district cooling, controls, and building management systems.
• Review and approve mechanical design deliverables, BIM models, IFC packages, shop drawings, material submittals, and method statements.
• Drive value engineering, technical due diligence, constructability reviews, and lifecycle cost optimization.
• Ensure compliance with UAE regulations, authority requirements, international codes, and fire & life-safety standards.
• Monitor consultant and contractor performance and manage technical, quality, cost, and programme risks.
• Lead site inspections, technical audits, testing, commissioning, authority inspections, and project handover activities.
• Manage technical variations, procurement evaluations, claims support, and commercial considerations.
• Lead and develop multidisciplinary teams while driving technical excellence and operational performance.

About You:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Master's degree preferred.
• 12–15 years of experience within major real estate or infrastructure developments.
• Minimum 5 years in a senior management or discipline leadership role.
• Proven experience managing consultants and contractors through design, construction, testing, commissioning, and handover stages.
• Strong knowledge of UAE authority requirements, mechanical codes, sustainability standards, BIM coordination, and commissioning practices.
• Demonstrated leadership, stakeholder management, commercial awareness, and project delivery expertise.

About the Benefits:

At Dubai Holding, we're committed to nurturing the success and well-being of our colleagues. Join our dynamic and diverse team, and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes competitive compensation, career development opportunities, and a collaborative work environment. We strongly believe in creating an empowered workforce that will help us build a connected city for tomorrow. We are committed to attracting the brightest minds and nurturing the most pioneering candidates who desire to make a great impact on the future of Dubai.