Job Title: Mechanical Engineer
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-Time
Role Description
- The Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for supervising the the design coordination, installation, testing, commissioning and maintenance of mechanical building services for a 350-bed multispecialty hospital, ensuring all systems are delivered in accordance with approved designs, project specifications, applicable standards, quality requirements and project timelines.
- The role is responsible for coordinating mechanical engineering activities, managing contractors and technical teams, and ensuring the reliability, safety and efficiency of critical hospital infrastructure.
- The Mechanical Engineer will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, contribute to research and development initiatives, support project planning and scheduling, and provide technical input during procurement and implementation.
- The role also includes troubleshooting equipment issues, optimizing system performance, and preparing technical documentation and reports for internal stakeholders and clients.
Key Responsibilities
Mechanical Engineering and Project Delivery:
- Lead the execution and coordination of mechanical building services, including HVAC, ventilation, plumbing, drainage, pumps, medical gas systems and fire protection systems.
- Review mechanical drawings, technical submissions, specifications and equipment schedules.
- Coordinate mechanical works with electrical, civil, architectural and specialist hospital systems teams.
- Monitor installation progress and ensure works comply with approved designs and project schedules.
- Resolve technical issues and coordinate design clarifications and site modifications.
Team and Contractor Management:
- Supervise mechanical engineers, supervisors, technicians and contractors.
- Allocate responsibilities, monitor performance and ensure timely completion of assigned works.
- Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers and specialist equipment vendors.
- Conduct site inspections and progress meetings to address technical issues, delays and quality concerns.
Quality Assurance, Testing and Commissioning:
- Ensure mechanical installations meet approved specifications, applicable codes and project quality standards.
- Coordinate inspections, pressure testing, flushing, balancing and functional performance testing, as applicable.
- Lead mechanical system testing, commissioning and handover activities.
- Ensure defects are identified, documented and rectified before system acceptance.
- Coordinate the preparation of as-built drawings, operation manuals, warranties and commissioning records.
Cost, Materials and Resource Management:
- Monitor mechanical works against approved budgets, material schedules and resource plans.
- Review technical specifications and support the evaluation of mechanical equipment and supplier submissions.
- Coordinate material requirements and procurement schedules to avoid delays.
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce unnecessary costs without compromising quality or safety.
Hospital Systems Readiness and Compliance:
- Ensure mechanical systems are suitable for the operational requirements of a large multispecialty hospital.
- Coordinate with clinical planning, facilities management, biomedical engineering and other relevant teams on system interfaces and operational requirements.
- Pay particular attention to critical areas such as operating theatres, intensive care units, isolation rooms, laboratories and other specialized clinical spaces.
- Ensure relevant systems comply with applicable engineering, environmental, fire safety and healthcare facility requirements.
Reporting and Documentation:
- Prepare regular reports on progress, risks, technical issues, quality, resources and commissioning status.
- Maintain accurate records of inspections, testing, approvals, defects and corrective actions.
- Escalate critical technical issues and potential program delays to management.
- Ensure proper handover of mechanical systems to the operations and maintenance team.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Achievement of mechanical installation and commissioning milestones.
- Compliance with approved designs, specifications and quality standards.
- Timely resolution of technical issues and defects.
- Effective management of contractors, materials and resources.
- Reduction in rework and avoidable installation delays.
- Completeness of commissioning documentation and handover records.
- Readiness and reliability of mechanical systems for hospital operations.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
- An Advanced Degree is added advantage
- Minimum 10 - 15 years' relevant experience, including at least 3 years in a leadership or senior role.
- Proven Mechanical Engineering experience, with ability to apply core principles to large scale healthcare-related systems and complex infrastructure projects.
- Experience delivering a hospital, healthcare, high rise or other technically complex project is highly preferred.
- Proficiency in Machine Design, including component selection, stress analysis, and reliability considerations.
- Strong knowledge of HVAC, ventilation, plumbing, drainage, pumps, medical gas and fire protection systems.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office; experience with Revit MEP, Navisworks and project scheduling software is an advantage.
- COREN registration and relevant professional membership are required.
- Experience in Research and Development (R&D), including problem analysis, prototyping, testing, and continuous improvement of mechanical solutions.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work in multidisciplinary teams and engage with non-technical stakeholders.
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and willingness to work on-site.
Key Competencies:
- Mechanical engineering leadership and technical coordination
- HVAC and mechanical building services
- Contractor and multidisciplinary team management
- Testing, commissioning and handover
- Quality assurance and technical compliance
- Project planning, cost and resource control
- Technical reporting and risk management
- Problem-solving and decision-making
Valve Proposition:
- An opportunity to lead the delivery of critical mechanical infrastructure for a 350-bed multispecialty hospital, shape the performance of complex healthcare engineering systems and contribute to the development of a modern healthcare facility.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
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