ELV Manager-MEP

Meraki Group; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the United Arab Emirates seeks an experienced ELV Manager responsible for overseeing the complete installation, testing, and commissioning of ELV systems across projects. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering and 8 to 10 years of MEP contracting experience. Strong leadership and technical direction skills are essential to ensure compliance with designs and standards, effective stakeholder coordination, and successful project completion.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge in ELV systems such as BMS, CCTV, Structured Cabling, and Access Control.
• Proven project management experience within MEP contracting or ELV fields.
• Ability to oversee project budgets, schedules, and resource allocations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full project lifecycle, ensuring successful delivery.
• Oversee installation and integration of ELV systems.
• Manage daily site operations and resolve technical issues.
• Coordinate inspections and approvals with relevant authorities.
• Implement QA/QC procedures and monitor site safety.

Skills

Project management

Technical leadership

Client coordination

Installation of ELV systems

Budget management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Overview

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.

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 for 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 8–10 years of experience in MEP contracting/ELV Contracting business.