SR. MECHANICAL ENGINEER
Perform engineering duties in planning and designing tools, engines, machines, and other mechanically functioning equipment. In the GCC market, this role is actively hired across qatar with 5 recent postings.
A SR. MECHANICAL ENGINEER in the GCC region requires presentation, english, communication, hse, compliance. Perform engineering duties in planning and designing tools, engines, machines, and other mechanically functioning equipment. This role is in demand across the Gulf Cooperation Council countries.
Salary across the GCC
Monthly gross median in local currency, by country × seniority.
| Country | Junior | Mid-Level | Senior | Lead / Principal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | 14,000 AED | 24,000 AED | 37,500 AED | 52,000 AED |
| Saudi Arabia | 13,500 SAR | 23,000 SAR | 36,000 SAR | 49,500 SAR |
| Qatar | 14,500 QAR | 25,500 QAR | 39,000 QAR | 54,500 QAR |
| Kuwait | 1,150 KWD | 2,000 KWD | 3,050 KWD | 4,250 KWD |
| Oman | 1,300 OMR | 2,200 OMR | 3,400 OMR | 4,750 OMR |
| Bahrain | 1,200 BHD | 2,100 BHD | 3,250 BHD | 4,500 BHD |
How SR. MECHANICAL ENGINEER pay varies in the UAE
UAE · mid-level · monthly gross in AED
Based on 500 data points · updated June 15, 2026 · How we estimate
By company size
Median compensation varies with headcount.
Top-paying industries
Median for this role, ranked by sector.
Estimates modelled from GCC pay surveys and live posting volume — a directional guide, not a live salary feed.
Required skills
Top hiring companies
- Qatar Energy
- Brunel
Active markets
- qatar
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ordinate engineering designs, develop and review multi
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ordinate activities of a team of multidiscipline engineers for providing timely delivery of technical services to meet the project requirements.* Co
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disciplinary workscopes for projects and other engineering activities. * Ensure that the work
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Plot Common Corridor area, On
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out / hand over to fulfil the Mechanical Engineering discipline requirements Required Experience and Skills
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Exposure and experience in project lifecycle and project management with high supervisory skills.
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Exposure to international experience and an appreciation of cultural sensitivities.
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Strong “team player” attitude and comfort in working with a broad range of external parties.
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