Mechanical Engineer

You will act as an owner’s representative for the mechanical engineering scope, coordinating design consultants, contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, hotel operators, and the wider project team throughout the design and construction phases.

The role requires strong technical expertise, hands-on project coordination, value engineering, cost awareness, and site supervision. Οur Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for ensuring that mechanical systems meet the required standards of luxury hotels, resorts, branded residences, and high-end real estate developments, while remaining aligned with the approved design, budget, program, sustainability objectives, and operational requirements.

Regular travel and site presence in Crete will be required according to project needs.

Requirements

• Oversee and coordinate the mechanical engineering design scope, ensuring compliance with the project brief, budget, program, regulations, and technical standards.
• Review mechanical drawings, specifications, calculations, equipment schedules, shop drawings, and technical submissions for accuracy, completeness, and constructability.
• Coordinate mechanical systems with architecture, structural, electrical, interior design, landscape, and other specialist disciplines.
• Drive Value Engineering (VE) initiatives to optimize cost, performance, energy efficiency, buildability, and lifecycle requirements.
• Support the preparation and technical review of tender documents, scopes of work, BOQs, contractor proposals, and equipment selections.
• Review contractor and supplier submissions, RFIs, method statements, materials, equipment, and proposed technical solutions.
• Conduct regular site inspections in Crete, monitoring progress, quality, and compliance of mechanical installations with approved designs and specifications.
• Identify technical and construction issues and coordinate their timely resolution with consultants, contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Monitor mechanical works against the project program and budget, highlighting risks, delays, variations, procurement issues, and required actions.
• Support testing, commissioning, snagging, and handover, while providing regular technical and progress reporting to project leadership.

Qualifications & Experience

• University Degree / Diploma in Mechanical Engineering and membership of the Technical Chamber of Greece (TEE).
• Minimum 10 years of relevant professional experience in mechanical engineering, design coordination, project management, or construction supervision.
• Proven experience in luxury hospitality and/or high-end real estate, including hotels, resorts, branded residences, or complex residential developments.
• Strong experience across both design and construction phases.
• Good knowledge of the Greek construction market, regulations, standards, and approval processes.
• Experience in Value Engineering, tendering, technical procurement, and contractor coordination.
• Experience working for a developer, investor, project manager, or client-side team is an advantage.
• Experience with international hotel operators, LEED/BREEAM, or luxury resort developments is an advantage.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of HVAC, ventilation, plumbing, drainage, water systems, fire protection, plant rooms, and BMS/controls.
• Strong project coordination, problem-solving, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Ability to balance technical quality, cost, program, and operational requirements.
• Advanced AutoCAD and professional knowledge of MS Office; Revit/BIM knowledge is an advantage.
• Proactive, organized, detail-oriented, and able to work independently.
• Excellent Greek and English, both written and spoken.

Benefits

• Competitive renumeration Package depending on qualifications
• Group private health & insurance program
• On going training and professional development opportunities
• Participation in Company's Annual Bonus Program
• Ability to work in a modern, friendly and constantly evolving working environment
• Continuous support for personal and professional development