Job description

Job DescriptionOverview

We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking MEP Project Manager (PMC) to join our PMC team in Al Ain, UAE, supporting the delivery of complex industrial and aviation projects. The successful candidate will act as the client's trusted advisor, leading all MEP aspects throughout the project lifecycle, from design management through procurement, construction, commissioning, handover and operational readiness.

This role requires a technically strong project leader who has developed their early career within a reputable MEP contractor environment before transitioning into project management consultancy (PMC) The individual must possess excellent stakeholder management skills, programme awareness, and the ability to engage confidently with clients, consultants, contractors, operators and regulatory authorities.

Project Leadership & Delivery

• Lead the planning, coordination and delivery of all MEP packages across industrial and aviation projects.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget and in compliance with quality standards.
• Manage multidisciplinary teams and coordinate interfaces between MEP, structural, architectural, civil and utility disciplines.
• Monitor project progress and proactively identify risks, opportunities and mitigation measures.
• Drive project controls, reporting, forecasting and performance management activities.

Design & Technical Management

• Oversee the review and management of MEP designs to ensure constructability, operational efficiency and compliance with project requirements.
• Coordinate value engineering initiatives and technical design optimization.
• Review contractor submissions, shop drawings, material approvals and method statements.
• Support sustainability, energy efficiency and operational resilience requirements where applicable.

Construction & Commissioning

• Monitor contractor performance against baseline programme and KPIs.
• Manage testing, commissioning, integrated systems testing and handover activities.
• Ensure smooth transition from construction to operational readiness.

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Serve as the primary MEP point of contact for clients and key stakeholders.
• Lead technical presentations, workshops and progress reviews.
• Build trusted relationships with clients through proactive communication and solution-oriented leadership.

Commercial & Contract Administration

• Review contractor claims, change requests, variations and extensions of time.
• Contribute to monthly progress reporting, commercial forecasting and executive briefings.

About you

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Master's Degree in Project Management or Engineering Management is advantageous.

Experience

• Minimum 12 years of experience in MEP project delivery.
• Early career experience gained with a reputable MEP contractor or main contractor delivering building services installations.
• Subsequent experience within a PMC, engineering consultancy or project management consultancy environment.
• Proven experience managing MEP delivery on large-scale industrial, manufacturing, logistics.
• UAE (ideally Abu Dhabi) project experience required.
• Experience working directly with clients, end users and senior stakeholders.

Technical Expertise

• Strong understanding of:
• HVAC systems
• Power distribution systems
• ELV and ICT infrastructure
• Fire protection and life safety systems
• Building Management Systems (BMS)
• Industrial utility networks
• Knowledge of international design standards and UAE regulations.

Project Management Competencies

• Demonstrated ability to lead multi-million-dollar projects through all project phases.
• Strong risk management, planning and programme management capabilities.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary consultant and contractor teams.
• Ability to make sound decisions in fast-paced project environments.

Leadership & Behavioural Competencies

• Client-facing with excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strategic and forward-thinking mindset with the ability to anticipate project challenges and opportunities.
• Commercially astute and solution-oriented.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Collaborative leadership style with a focus on team performance and client satisfaction.
• Ability to work effectively within complex and high-profile programme environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification.
• Chartered Engineer status (CEng), PE, or equivalent professional registration.
• Membership of CIBSE, IET, PMI, APM or an equivalent professional body.

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career.

This includes:

• Tax-free salary.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Medical insurance.
• Annual leave balance.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Annual flight contribution.
• Transportation & housing allowances.
• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.

Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognized for the impact you make.

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.