Senior VT Engineer - Site

Egis Group is looking to add a Senior Engineer – Vertical Transportation to its Dubai team. The role centers on on-site leadership for vertical transport systems, guiding installation, commissioning and ongoing maintenance across construction and renovation projects to uphold safety, quality and efficiency. This is a full-time, on-site opportunity in Dubai, suited to someone who enjoys hands-on technical leadership, collaborative problem solving, and coordinating with vendors and project teams.

The person who fills this role will act as the technical lead on VT projects, translating drawings and specifications into actionable on-site tasks and ensuring alignment with UAE regulations and international standards. You’ll manage safety protocols and quality assurance procedures, mentor junior engineers and technicians, and drive system reliability through preventive maintenance and timely corrective actions, all while keeping projects on schedule and within budget.

Expect to work closely with vendors, contractors, and clients to integrate VT systems seamlessly into project plans. You’ll report progress, contribute to technical reports and performance analyses, and communicate complex findings clearly to project managers and stakeholders. Staying current with industry advancements and regulatory changes will be part of the routine as you maintain the highest levels of safety and operational excellence on site.

Steering vertical transport on site

The Senior VT Engineer will oversee the hands-on work on elevators, escalators and moving walkways across construction and renovation sites in Dubai, ensuring safety, quality and efficiency at every step.

As a technical lead, you'll coordinate with vendors, contractors and project teams, translate drawings and specifications into on-site actions, and produce progress reports that track performance and compliance with UAE regulations and international standards.

You will also implement site safety and QA procedures, mentor junior engineers and technicians, and keep an eye on system reliability through preventive maintenance and timely corrective actions, ensuring projects stay on schedule and within budget.

What you’ll bring to the VT site

Here’s what the role requires, with the must-haves shown first and then the nice-to-haves.

• A bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a closely related field
• At least eight years of hands-on vertical transportation experience covering installation, maintenance and commissioning
• Proven collaboration with major VT manufacturers such as Otis, Schindler, ThyssenKrupp or their equivalents
• Strong grasp of elevator and escalator mechanics, including hydraulic and traction drives and control systems
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics and project specifications
• Solid knowledge of UAE building codes, safety standards, and regulatory requirements for vertical transport
• Experience supervising on-site activities and coordinating across project teams
• Sharp analytical and problem-solving skills with a careful attention to detail
• Good organizational and time-management abilities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and familiarity with project management tools

• Experience using CAD software for technical documentation and design reviews
• Background in quality assurance and quality control processes
• Vendor management and procurement experience
• Budget management and cost-control experience
• Certification in vertical transportation or related technical fields
• Experience on large-scale commercial or residential projects in the Middle East
• Knowledge of Building Information Modeling (BIM) systems

This is a full-time, on-site role based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. You’ll work on construction and renovation VT projects, collaborating with project managers, vendors and clients to keep schedules and budgets aligned while maintaining high safety and quality standards.

Guidance for candidates

Lead with your VT leadership and eight-plus years of hands-on experience in installation, testing and commissioning on-site, and place it at the top of your resume so the recruiter sees it right away.

In the experience section, name the manufacturers you’ve partnered with (for example Otis, Schindler, ThyssenKrupp or equivalents) and include a concrete project outcome that demonstrates reliability, safety or efficiency improvements.

Be ready to discuss your knowledge of UAE building codes and safety standards, plus examples of supervising on-site work and coordinating with vendors, contractors and internal teams to keep projects moving along.

Bring samples of technical reporting and any CAD or BIM work you’ve done, along with stories about QA/QC processes you’ve implemented and how you handled vendor procurement or budget constraints on large Middle East projects.