ELV Manager-MEP

Meraki Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Dubai is seeking an ELV Manager to lead the installation and commissioning of various ELV systems across projects. The ideal candidate should have strong leadership skills and at least 8–10 years of experience in MEP contracting. This role involves overseeing all project phases, ensuring compliance with technical specifications and UAE authority standards to achieve successful project delivery.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of experience in MEP contracting/ELV contracting business.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full project lifecycle including planning, mobilization, and execution.
• Oversee the installation and integration of ELV systems.
• Review and approve project schedules and technical documents.
• Manage daily site operations and resolve technical issues.
• Conduct progress and technical meetings.

Skills

Leadership

Technical Direction

Project Management

Stakeholder Coordination

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Job Description:

The ELV Manager will lead, plan, and oversee the complete installation, testing, commissioning, and handover of all ELV systems across projects. The ideal candidate will take full ownership of project delivery, ensuring strict compliance with approved designs, technical specifications, and UAE authority standards. This role requires strong leadership in driving execution, providing technical direction to teams, and maintaining effective coordination with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and all key stakeholders to ensure successful and timely project completion.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the full project lifecycle, including planning, mobilization, execution, testing, commissioning, and handover.
• Oversee the installation and integration of ELV systems such as BMS, CCTV, Structured Cabling, Access Control, Gate Barriers, Telephone/Data systems, Parking Management, Disabled Alarms, etc.
• Review and approve project schedules, work programs, method statements, shop drawings, and technical submittals.
• Manage daily site operations, resolve technical issues, and ensure timely project progress.
• Provide engineering guidance ELV systems.
• Review IFC drawings, coordination drawings, and technical documents for accuracy and constructability.
• Serve as the primary technical contact for clients, consultants, subcontractors, and stakeholders.
• Conduct progress and technical meetings to ensure clear communication and timely resolution of issues.
• Coordinate inspections and approvals with relevant authorities.
• Manage project budgets, cost control, cash flow, and resource allocation.
• Review and approve variations, claims, procurement schedules, and subcontractor agreements.
• Monitor productivity, material utilization, and subcontractor performance.
• Implement QA/QC procedures and ensure compliance with project specifications.
• Monitor site safety, enforce HSE standards, and conduct risk assessments.
• Oversee inspections, system testing, balancing, and commissioning activities.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.

• 8–10 years of experience in MEP contracting/ELV Contracting business.