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Lead HVAC Engineer (Design and Supervision)

Cairo, Cairo, Egypt

Overview

The Project & Programme Services (PPS) team is a critical component of the Global Project & Programme Management Office (GPMO). The team delivers predictable and efficient project performance management, reporting, and business intelligence across global portfolios. Operating from the Global Technology Centre (GTC) in cairo, PPS provides cost‑efficient, agile, and scalable programme services using an onshore–offshore delivery model. Our ambition is to become the global leader in Programme Management Services by building a future-ready, digitally enabled, high-performing team.

The Manager Project Planning & Controls (P3B) is responsible for leading project controls functions for complex, high-value programmes. The role requires advanced expertise in planning, scheduling, cost control, performance analytics, and stakeholder management. The position acts as a specialist advisor, leading teams, guiding clients, resolving issues, and ensuring high-quality delivery across programmes.

The Manager Project Planning & Controls (P3B) will manage client engagements, lead multidisciplinary project control teams, drive best practices, and ensure governance and compliance across the project lifecycle

Your role

Key Responsibilities

  • Review HVAC design submissions from contractors (including air conditioning, ventilation, and smoke management systems).
  • Ensure compliance with international codes, standards (ASHRAE, SMACNA, etc.), and project specifications.
  • Evaluate cooling and heating load calculations, equipment sizing, duct sizing, and static pressure calculations.
  • Assess system performance, energy efficiency, and equipment selections (chillers, AHUs, FCUs, ventilation systems).
  • Respond to technical queries from contractors and provide engineering guidance
  • Coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams (architectural, structural, electrical, and MEP).
  • Review HVAC shop drawings, equipment layouts, and material submittals.
  • Apply knowledge of UAE local regulations, Dubai Municipality requirements, and Civil Defense requirements (especially for smoke extraction and pressurization systems)
  • Note: Candidates must be willing to travel to the UAE for short durations as part of project requirements
Engineering

Location

Cairo, Cairo, Egypt

Job Type

Full time

Ref

R-159644

Salary range

-

About you

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Building Service

Experience

  • 10+ years in HVAC systems design and review; Middle East experience is mandatory.
Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like-minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career.

This includes:

  • Comprehensive life insurance coverage
  • Medical insurance for you and your dependents
  • Annual leave balance in accordance with local labour law
  • Flexible and hybrid work solutions
  • Opportunity for local and global internal transfers
  • Company gratuity scheme
  • Discretionary bonus program
  • Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition

Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognized for the impact you make.

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About AtkinsRéalis

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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