Lead MEP Engineer

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec Consulting International Ltd. is seeking a skilled MEP Engineering leader in Abu Dhabi. The role involves managing MEP engineering activities, ensuring compliance with technical standards, and coordinating multidisciplinary teams. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and at least 10-12 years of experience in mega mixed-use projects.

This full-time position offers opportunities to lead major projects and implement best practices in engineering.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10-12 years of MEP experience in mega mixed-use projects.
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage MEP engineering activities across various phases.
• Ensure compliance with technical standards and project objectives.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless integration.
• Implement QA/QC and HSE requirements across MEP activities.

Skills

MEP engineering leadership

Technical coordination

MEP design compliance

Mentorship

Project management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or related Engineering

Job description

Requisition Number: 24398BR

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all MEP engineering activities across the programme, providing technical leadership throughout design, procurement, construction, testing & commissioning, and handover phases.
• Manage and mentor the senior Electrical and Mechanical engineering leads, ensuring alignment of technical standards, delivery priorities, and project objectives.
• Oversee all MEP design and site activities to ensure compliance with approved drawings, specifications, UAE authority requirements, international standards, and project procedures.
• Lead multidisciplinary coordination between MEP, ICT, and specialist systems teams to ensure seamless integration across the project.
• Oversee the delivery of major MEP and utility systems including power distribution, substations, HVAC, firefighting, ELV/ICT, ITS, water supply, drainage, sewerage, stormwater, and street lighting networks.
• Review and approve technical submissions including design reports, shop drawings, material submittals, method statements, RFIs, and testing & commissioning procedures.
• Lead technical coordination meetings, constructability reviews, and stakeholder workshops with the Client, contractors, consultants, authorities, and utility providers.
• Ensure implementation of QA/QC and HSE requirements through regular inspections, audits, and compliance reviews across all MEP activities.
• Oversee testing, commissioning, integrated systems testing, and handover processes to ensure systems achieve operational and performance requirements.
• Review and verify IRs, NCRs, commissioning records, as-built drawings, O&M manuals, and project close-out documentation.
• Promote best practices, innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence across all MEP engineering and construction activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or related Engineering discipline.
• Minimum 10-12 years of MEP experience in mega mixed-use projects.
• Fluent in English

Work Location(s)

United Arab Emirates – Abu Dhabi

Employment Type

Full-Time

Job Type

Regular

Job Category

Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering