Building Services Engineer
Union · Manama
Posted Sep 3, 2026Source: indeed
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Job description
Job Summary
We are looking for an experienced **Building Services Engineer** with a strong construction background to manage and coordinate building services and MEP works for residential, commercial, villa, and high\-rise construction projects.
The ideal candidate should have hands\-on experience in **HVAC, electrical, plumbing, drainage, and fire protection systems**, with strong knowledge of site execution, coordination, testing, commissioning, and handover. These are also common requirements in current Bahrain building\-services/MEP construction roles.
Key Responsibilities
* Plan, coordinate, and supervise building services and MEP works on construction sites.
* Oversee installation of **HVAC, electrical, plumbing, drainage, and firefighting systems**.
* Review and interpret MEP drawings, shop drawings, specifications, and technical documents.
* Coordinate building services with civil, structural, architectural, and finishing works.
* Supervise subcontractors, technicians, and site teams.
* Conduct regular site inspections and ensure proper workmanship and installation quality.
* Identify and resolve technical issues, MEP clashes, and site coordination problems.
* Monitor project progress, manpower, materials, and equipment.
* Review material submittals, method statements, RFIs, and technical submissions.
* Coordinate testing, commissioning, snagging, rectification, and final handover.
* Ensure works comply with approved drawings, project specifications, quality standards, HSE requirements, and applicable Bahrain regulations.
* Coordinate with consultants, clients, suppliers, subcontractors, and project management teams.
* Prepare daily and weekly progress reports and provide updates to the Project Manager.
Requirements
* Bachelor's Degree in **Mechanical, Electrical, MEP, Building Services Engineering**, or a related field.
* **3–5\+ years of relevant construction/MEP experience**.
* Strong building construction background is required.
* Experience with **villa, residential, commercial, or high\-rise projects** is highly preferred.
* Strong knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, drainage, and firefighting systems.
* Good understanding of MEP installation, testing, commissioning, and handover.
* Ability to read and interpret MEP/shop drawings and technical specifications.
* Experience supervising subcontractors and site teams.
* Good knowledge of construction procedures, QA/QC, and HSE requirements.
* **Bahrain/GCC construction experience is highly preferred; Bahrain experience is an advantage.**
* Good communication, coordination, leadership, and problem\-solving skills.
* Knowledge of **AutoCAD, Revit MEP, Navisworks, and MS Office** is an advantage.
* **Must be currently available in Bahrain.**
* **Immediate joiner preferred.**
Preferred Candidate
Candidates with strong hands\-on **Bahrain construction experience**, particularly those who have worked on **high\-rise buildings, large villas, residential, or commercial projects**, will be given priority.
Work Location: In person
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