Site Inspector - Mechanical

About the role

Madre Integrated Engineering is looking for a Site Inspector (Mechanical) in Doha to provide mechanical engineering support for Design & Build interior fit-out projects. The inspector reviews mechanical designs, supervises HVAC and plumbing installations and ensures mechanical systems are installed, tested and commissioned in line with project specifications, statutory requirements and applicable standards.

Key responsibilities

• Review mechanical drawings, HVAC calculations, plumbing layouts, shop drawings, builders' work drawings, material submittals and method statements.
• Supervise and inspect HVAC systems, chilled-water modifications, air-distribution systems, VAV boxes and FCUs, ductwork and piping, thermal insulation, ventilation systems, plumbing and drainage, and associated mechanical equipment.
• Coordinate mechanical works with architectural, structural, electrical, ELV and fire-protection disciplines, ensuring clash-free installation and compliance with approved designs.
• Review equipment selections against approved schedules, energy-efficiency requirements and manufacturer recommendations.
• Monitor construction progress, review inspection requests, identify technical issues and issue observations or NCRs, then follow up on corrective actions.
• Witness pressure testing, flushing, duct-leakage testing, TAC, pre-commissioning and commissioning, and review commissioning procedures, TAB reports, functional-performance reports and O&M manuals.
• Participate in factory inspections, material inspections, mock-ups, SATs, integrated system testing and final handover.
• Assist in reviewing payment applications, variations and claims, and maintain RFIs, submittals, inspection records, commissioning reports and as-built documentation.
• Ensure compliance with QCS, Qatar Civil Defense, ASHRAE, SMACNA, NFPA and other applicable standards.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering; professional registration preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of mechanical engineering, construction supervision or project-management experience.
• Minimum 5 years of commercial office fit-out experience and proven Design & Build project experience.
• Strong experience in HVAC, chilled-water systems, ventilation, plumbing, drainage and testing and commissioning.
• Qatar experience and familiarity with QCS, Qatar Civil Defense requirements and local authority approval procedures.
• Commissioning or TAB certification is an advantage.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of ASHRAE, SMACNA and NFPA standards.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office.
• Revit or BIM experience preferred.