Mechanical Engineer – Hospital Building Services

About the role

Tokiye Integrated Medical Services (TIMS) Ltd, a Nigerian health systems development and management company, is looking for a Mechanical Engineer to supervise the design coordination, installation, testing, commissioning and maintenance of mechanical building services for a 350-bed multispecialty hospital. The engineer coordinates mechanical works, manages contractors and technical teams, and ensures systems are delivered according to approved designs, specifications, standards, quality requirements and project timelines.

Key responsibilities

• Lead mechanical building services (HVAC, ventilation, plumbing, drainage, pumps, medical gas, fire protection), review drawings and specifications, and coordinate with electrical, civil, architectural and specialist teams
• Supervise mechanical engineers, supervisors, technicians and contractors, and manage subcontractors, suppliers and vendors
• Coordinate inspections, pressure testing, flushing, balancing and functional testing, and lead testing, commissioning and handover
• Prepare as-built drawings, operation manuals, warranties and commissioning records, and document defects and corrective actions
• Monitor works against budget and material schedules, evaluate equipment submissions and support procurement
• Ensure systems suit the needs of operating theatres, ICUs, isolation rooms and laboratories, and comply with engineering, environmental, fire safety and healthcare facility requirements
• Prepare progress, risk and quality reports, escalate critical issues, and hand over systems to operations and maintenance

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering; advanced degree an added advantage
• 10-15 years of relevant experience, including at least 3 years in a leadership or senior role
• Proven mechanical engineering experience on large-scale healthcare or complex infrastructure projects; R&D experience (problem analysis, prototyping, testing, continuous improvement)
• COREN registration and relevant professional membership required
• On-site presence and strong communication with multidisciplinary and non-technical teams

Required skills

• Machine design, component selection, stress analysis and reliability
• HVAC, ventilation, plumbing, drainage, pumps, medical gas and fire protection systems
• AutoCAD and Microsoft Office; Revit MEP, Navisworks and project scheduling software is an advantage