JOB TITLE: MEP MANAGERLocation: Dubai, UAEEmployment Type: Full-time Experience Required: 20+ years
ABOUT THE ROLELatinum HR Solutions is recruiting an experienced MEP Manager for a client in Dubai. The successful candidate will lead all Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing design activities from pre-concept and detailed design through tendering, authority approvals and project handover. The role requires strong technical expertise, commercial awareness and extensive experience managing complex, high-value developments in the UAE.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIESEstablish the MEP design strategy, project brief, design criteria and utility requirements. Lead concept, schematic and detailed MEP design reviews. Review calculations, layouts, equipment selection, specifications, schedules and technical reports. Coordinate MEP requirements with architectural, structural, infrastructure, BIM and specialist disciplines. Ensure constructability, maintainability, energy efficiency and compliance with applicable codes. Lead value-engineering exercises to optimise capital costs, lifecycle costs and operational efficiency. Manage authority submissions, comments, NOCs and final approvals. Review tender drawings, specifications, BOQs, Employer’s Requirements and scopes of work. Respond to technical RFIs and evaluate contractor submissions, alternatives and tender proposals. Monitor design progress, budgets, variations and technical, commercial and programme risks. Lead client meetings, design workshops and stakeholder coordination throughout the project lifecycle.
MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCEBachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering. Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or an HVAC-related specialisation is preferred. Minimum 20 years of overall MEP engineering experience. At least 15 years of UAE/GCC experience. Minimum five years in a senior management role within an engineering consultancy. Experience delivering projects valued above AED 500 million, including multi-billion-dirham developments. Strong portfolio covering high-rise towers, mixed-use developments, hospitality, villas, retail, healthcare or infrastructure projects. Proven experience obtaining approvals from Dubai Municipality, DDA, DEWA, Civil Defence, RTA, district cooling, telecommunications, sewerage and drainage authorities.
KEY COMPETENCIESStrong technical expertise across MEP and HVAC systems. Thorough knowledge of UAE regulations and authority requirements. Value engineering and sustainable-design expertise. BIM and multidisciplinary coordination. Commercial and contract-administration knowledge. Client and stakeholder management. Strong leadership, communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
APPLICATIONPlease send your updated CV and a brief project list mentioning the project type, value, location and your responsibilities to [Click to show email]. Subject: Application – MEP Manager Only candidates meeting the mandatory UAE/GCC and engineering-consultancy experience requirements will be considered.