Project Engineer

Daikin Middle East & Africa FZE is a subsidiary of Daikin Industries Ltd. and the leading provider of heating, cooling, ventilation, air purification, and refrigeration technology. The company designs, manufactures and brings to market a broad portfolio of equipment, as well as tailor-made solutions for residential, commercial, and industrial purposes in Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). To date, Daikin EMEA has over 12 000 employees across more than 59 consolidated subsidiaries. It has 12 major manufacturing facilities based in Belgium, the Czech Republic, Germany, Italy, Spain, Turkey, Austria, and the UK. Our aim is to drive sustainable and effective solutions, sparking a good climate for the generations to come. And all this can only be achieved because of our People. 

How You Will Contribute

• Execute HVAC installation, replacement, retrofit, and modernization projects from initiation through completion, ensuring delivery within scope, schedule, budget, and quality standards.
• Develop project execution plans, including manpower allocation, material planning, procurement coordination, and project scheduling.
• Prepare and maintain project documentation, including method statements, risk assessments, work procedures, and technical reports.
• Coordinate and obtain technical approvals, including material submittals, shop drawings, and engineering documentation.
• Review project contracts, specifications, and technical requirements, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and company standards.
• Liaise effectively with clients, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Monitor project progress, track milestones, manage project documentation, and support timely invoicing and commercial reporting.
• Monitor project costs against approved budgets and identify opportunities to optimize project performance and profitability.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality (HSEQ) requirements, promoting safe work practices and reporting all incidents in accordance with company procedures.
• Coordinate statutory approvals and permits, including RTA, Dubai Police, Mawafaq, and other relevant local authorities where applicable.
• Identify technical risks, resolve project issues proactively, and recommend practical engineering solutions to ensure successful project delivery.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives through value engineering and cost optimization during project execution. 

What you need to succeed:

• Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering or relevant field
• Minimum 5 years of experience in HVAC project execution, preferably within commercial or industrial projects.
• Strong technical knowledge of HVAC systems, installation practices, commissioning, and retrofit projects.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously while meeting quality, cost, and schedule objectives.
• Good understanding of construction contracts, project documentation, and contractual obligations.
• Working knowledge of health, safety, and risk management practices applicable to construction sites.
• Familiarity with UAE authority approval processes, including RTA, Mawafaq, Dubai Police, Civil Defence, and other relevant statutory authorities.
• Experience in value engineering and project cost control is an advantage. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD; familiarity with project management software such as MS Project or Primavera is an advantage.
• Ability to work independently while effectively managing multiple priorities and deadlines
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to build effective working relationships with clients, consultants, contractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Excellent technical troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving abilities.

Good climate starts with people 
Our employees are the beating heart of our company. At Daikin, you get to work in a positive environment backed by trust, creativity and continuous improvement. Together, we create our top-quality solutions by empowering talented teams. You will get plenty of opportunities to learn and grow. We are deeply committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace culture that reflects the communities we serve. Good climate starts with people.