Mechanical Engineer – Al-Qalam Hospital Buildings

About the role

Yaqoub Holdings Group is delivering the Al-Qalam Hospital Buildings, a modern healthcare facility in Erbil. We are looking for an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join the project team and ensure the successful execution of all mechanical services throughout construction, testing, commissioning, and handover.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise daily mechanical construction activities in line with approved drawings and specifications.
• Coordinate installation of HVAC systems, including air handling units, ductwork, chilled water loops, insulation, dampers, diffusers, controls and ventilation.
• Oversee plumbing, drainage, water supply, hot‑water systems, pumps, tanks and sanitary installations, ensuring proper routing, pressure testing and flushing.
• Manage fire protection systems such as sprinklers, hydrants, hose reels and fire pumps.
• Coordinate medical gas systems with specialist contractors and equipment suppliers.
• Monitor testing, adjusting, balancing (TAB) and commissioning activities for all mechanical services.
• Prepare and verify project documentation, inspection reports, test certificates, O&M manuals, warranties and as‑built drawings.
• Support inspections, snagging, de‑snagging and final handover activities.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in mechanical engineering on construction projects, preferably in healthcare facilities.

Required skills

• HVAC system design and installation.
• Plumbing and drainage installation.
• Fire protection system installation.
• Medical gas system coordination.
• Testing, commissioning and pressure testing.
• Balancing and performance verification.
• BMS (Building Management System) coordination.