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Project Engineer - Food Service Equipment & Maintenance
Manama, Bahrain
About the role
We are seeking a highly skilled Project Engineer with proven experience in food service equipment projects and its Maintenance, particularly for commercial kitchens, hospitality, or industrial catering environments. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing the complete lifecycle of equipment installation projects — from design and planning to commissioning and client handover.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Lead and manage end-to-end project execution for food service equipment installations.
· Prepare technical drawings, layouts, and equipment BOQs.
· Liaise with consultants, architects, and clients to finalize design and technical requirements.
· Coordinate with suppliers and contractors to ensure timely delivery and installation.
· Monitor project budgets, schedules, and resources.
· Ensure compliance with local health, fire, and safety codes.
· Conduct site inspections and manage snag lists and handover documentation.
· Provide technical support during tendering and procurement phases.
· Mentor junior engineers and support staff.
QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:
· Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.
· Minimum 8+ years of experience in food service/kitchen equipment projects.
· Proficient in AutoCAD
· Strong project management and site supervision skills.
· Excellent communication and stakeholder coordination abilities.
· GCC experience only.
PREFERRED:
· Experience with international kitchen equipment brands (e.g., Hobart, Rational, Electrolux).
· PMP certification or equivalent is an advantage.
· Experience in hospitality, F&B chains, hospitals, or central kitchen projects.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: BD1,000.000 per month
The hiring process
STEP 01
Recruiter call
30 min · Within 5 days
STEP 02
Hiring manager
60 min · Following week
STEP 03
Working session
90 min · Take-home + review
STEP 04
Final + offer
2 hours · Loop with team
Average time to offer: ~21 days. Your application is timestamped at every step — see applications.