Design Manager - MEP

Peergrowth Consultancy Co.; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm is seeking an experienced MEP Design Manager in Dubai. You will lead MEP design from initial concept through construction, ensuring compliance with standards and managing project schedules. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of MEP design experience and proficiency in tools like Revit MEP and Navisworks. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in MEP design and coordination.
• Minimum 3 to 5 years in a design management or leadership role.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the MEP design process from concept to construction.
• Ensure compliance with codes and standards.
• Manage design deliverables schedule.

Skills

MEP design coordination

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Master's Degree or PMP certification

Tools

Revit MEP

Navisworks

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the MEP design process from concept to construction stages.
• Review and validate design documents submitted by consultants and contractors (drawings specifications BOQs).
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes standards and regulations (e.g. ASHRAE NFPA IEC local authorities).
• Coordinate MEP designs with architectural and structural elements to avoid clashes.
• Liaise with internal departments (e.g. architecture structure procurement) and external stakeholders (consultants contractors authorities).
• Manage design deliverables schedule to align with overall project timeline.
• Conduct value engineering and ensure cost-effective design solutions.
• Provide technical input during tendering and construction phases.
• Support site team during implementation including responding to RFIs reviewing shop drawings and resolving technical issues.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Masters Degree or PMP certification is a plus.
• 10 years of experience in MEP design and coordination.
• Minimum 3 to 5 years in a design management or leadership role.
• Proven track record in large-scale commercial residential or infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of MEP design principles and systems.
• Proficiency in MEP design tools (Revit MEP Navisworks etc.).
• Familiar with BIM workflows and coordination.
• Excellent communication coordination and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and teams simultaneously.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.