Head of MEP

BESIX Infra; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Dubai is seeking a Head of MEP to establish and lead their in-house MEP capabilities. The role focuses on integrating MEP works into various project phases, ensuring profitability, and overseeing a comprehensive operational strategy. Ideal candidates will have over 20 years of extensive experience in large-scale MEP projects, particularly in the Middle East, alongside a strong engineering background. This position offers the opportunity to drive significant projects while fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.

Benefits

Exciting Projects

Career Growth

Diverse Team

Competitive Benefits

Positive Workplace Culture

Qualifications

• 20 years' experience in large-scale MEP delivery.
• Proven experience in organisation start-up or turnaround.
• Strong commercial discipline and execution experience.

Responsibilities

• Establish BESIX's in-house MEP self-perform model.
• Own MEP business P&L and ensure self-funding.
• Design and implement the MEP organisation structure.
• Lead recruitment for key leadership roles.
• Ensure timely procurement for all awarded projects.
• Provide executive oversight to all MEP site teams.
• Build a high-performance, accountable MEP leadership team.

Skills

Self-perform MEP contracting

P&L ownership

Mega-project experience

Middle East experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Job Description

Why This Role Matters

The Head of MEP is responsible for the strategic establishment, scaling, and operational leadership of BESIX Middle East’s in-house MEP self-perform capability.

The role’s primary objective is to secure delivery certainty, cost control, and risk mitigation on BESIX projects by integrating MEP works directly into Tender (TEC), Design (DED), Planning, Procurement, and Site Execution, while simultaneously creating a stand-alone, profitable MEP P&L.

This is a start-up and transformation role, requiring strong commercial discipline, deep execution experience, and the ability to build a full MEP organisation (people, processes, supply chain, and governance) without creating a siloed subcontractor mentality.

What You’ll Drive

1. Strategic Setup & Integration (Core Mandate)

• Establish BESIX’s in-house MEP self-perform model in line with the approved strategic integration framework.
• Ensure MEP is fully embedded into:Tender Engineering & Estimation (TEC)Design & Engineering (DED)Planning & Project ControlsCentral ProcurementSite execution teams
• Prevent the creation of an isolated “MEP subcontractor” structure; enforce One-Team delivery.
• Define and implement the MEP operating model, including:Scope boundaries (self-perform vs specialist subcontracting)Risk allocation principlesCash-flow control mechanisms
• Act as the executive sponsor for initial projects (e.g. Ajman Phase 3, Center of Excellence, STP, Data Centers).

2. Full P&L Ownership

• Own the MEP business P&L, including:
• Gross marginOverheadsCash flowRevenue
• Ensure MEP projects are self-funding, with strict cash-flow discipline (advance payments, material payments, milestone billing).
• Define and manage:MEP overhead recovery strategyInternal pricing principles for BESIX projects
• Prepare and present monthly P&L, cash-flow, and risk reports to regional management.

3. Organisation Build-Up & Manpower Strategy

• Design and implement the MEP organisation structure, including:LabourForemenGeneral foremenSite superintendentsEngineersConstruction managers
• Lead recruitment of key leadership roles first, followed by scalable site manpower.
• Establish labour sourcing strategies (direct labour, selective outsourcing, framework partners).
• Define clear competency, productivity, and performance benchmarks for MEP staff and labor.
• Ensure compliance with local labour regulations and BESIX HR standards.

4. Procurement & Supply Chain Leadership

• Ensure timely and integrated procurement for all awarded projects.
• Establish:Strategic supplier partnershipsLong-term agreements for key MEP materials and equipmentApproved vendor lists aligned with BESIX ethics and compliance standards
• Coordinate with Group / Brussels procurement where applicable through procurement team.
• Ensure procurement is aligned with:Construction sequencingCash-flow planningRisk mitigation
• Prevent late procurement becoming a critical path risk.

5. Project Delivery & Execution Oversight

• Provide executive oversight to all MEP site teams.
• Ensure:Programme adherenceQuality complianceAuthority approvals (DEWA, SEWA, Civil Defence, etc.)
• Actively intervene in high-risk or delayed projects.
• Ensure MEP execution supports overall project milestones and LD avoidance.
• Promote constructability, modularisation, and value engineering.

6. Governance, Risk & Controls

• Apply BESIX Golden Rules, tender governance, and risk sign-off discipline to all MEP works.
• Ensure no project is accepted without:Approved cash-flow profileClear risk allocation
• Implement in collaboration with other departments:Cost control systemsProgress measurementClaims and variation management discipline
• Actively prevent industry failure patterns seen in legacy MEP contractor (E.G. underestimation of manpower)

7. Leadership & Culture

• Build a high-performance, accountable MEP leadership team.
• Embed BESIX values and safety culture within MEP execution.
• Promote:OwnershipTransparencyCollaborationZero-blame, high-accountability environment
• Act as a visible leader across projects and shared services.

Qualifications

You’re a Great Fit If You Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (Master’s preferred)
• Minimum 20 years’ experience in large-scale MEP delivery
• Proven experience in:
• Self-perform MEP contracting
• Mega-projects (buildings, infrastructure, utilities)
• P&L ownership
• Organisation start-up or turnaround
• Middle East experience mandatory

Why You’ll Enjoy Working with Us

• Exciting Projects
• Career Growth
• Diverse Team
• Competitive Benefits
• Positive Workplace Culture

Additional Information

Six Construct is guided by our core values of respect, excellence, co-creation, passion, and unity. Our values are at the heart of everything we do, creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, secure, and motivated to reach their full potential.