MEP Design Chief

Sembol Construction; Dubai; On-site; AED 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

Sembol Construction in Dubai seeks a Lead MEP Design Engineer to steer mechanical, electrical and plumbing design across projects from concept to construction. You will guide multidisciplinary teams, ensure UAE compliance, and drive value engineering and energy efficiency.

Responsibilities include leading design across feasibility, concept, detailed design, tender and site support; coordinating with architects, structures, and authorities; reviewing calculations, drawings and submittals; and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Building Services, or related engineering; postgraduate qualification is an advantage.
• Min 7 years experience in MEP design, with leadership on complex building/construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of UAE and Dubai regulations, authority approval processes, and international standards.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors, and authorities.
• Proficiency with Revit MEP, AutoCAD, Navisworks, and BIM workflows; constructability and value engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee MEP design across projects from feasibility to construction support.
• Develop and mentor MEP engineers, designers, and consultants; set priorities and maintain quality.
• Coordinate MEP designs with architectural, structural, civil disciplines to resolve interfaces and clashes.
• Review and approve design calculations, drawings, specifications, equipment selections, and submissions.
• Ensure designs comply with UAE/Dubai codes, fire and life-safety standards, and project specs.
• Monitor schedules, deliverables, budgets, and resources; escalate risks with solutions.
• Promote energy efficiency, sustainability, maintainability, and value engineering.
• Attend meetings with clients, consultants, contractors, and authorities; respond to technical comments.
• Support procurement and construction by reviewing submittals, RFIs, design changes, and site visits.

Skills

Leadership

Project coordination

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Building Services Engineering

Tools

Revit MEP

AutoCAD

Navisworks

BIM workflows

Job description

Lead the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) design function for construction projects in Dubai. You will guide multidisciplinary design teams from concept through construction, ensuring coordinated, compliant, efficient, and cost-effective solutions that meet project requirements and UAE regulations.Responsibilities:- Lead and oversee MEP design across projects, from feasibility and concept design through detailed design, tender, and construction support.- Manage and develop MEP engineers, designers, and external consultants, setting priorities and maintaining quality standards.- Coordinate MEP designs with architectural, structural, civil, and other project disciplines to resolve interfaces and prevent clashes.- Review and approve design calculations, drawings, specifications, equipment selections, and technical submissions.- Ensure designs comply with applicable UAE and Dubai codes, authority requirements, fire and life-safety standards, and project specifications.- Monitor design schedules, deliverables, budgets, and resource requirements, escalating risks and proposing practical solutions.- Promote energy efficiency, sustainability, maintainability, and value engineering while protecting performance and quality.- Attend client, consultant, contractor, and authority meetings; present design proposals and respond to technical comments.- Support procurement and construction by reviewing material submittals, responding to RFIs, assessing design changes, and conducting site visits as required.- Maintain design-control procedures, documentation, and quality-assurance processes throughout the project lifecycle.

- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Building Services, or a closely related engineering discipline; a relevant postgraduate qualification is an advantage.- Extensive Min 7 years experience in MEP design, including significant leadership or management experience on complex building or construction projects.- Strong knowledge of applicable UAE and Dubai regulations, authority approval processes, and international building-services standards.- Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and coordinate effectively with clients, consultants, contractors, and authorities.- Proficiency with relevant design and coordination tools, such as Revit MEP, AutoCAD, Navisworks, and BIM workflows.- Strong technical capability in design review, calculations, specifications, constructability, and value engineering.- Excellent communication, presentation, planning, and problem-solving skills.- Professional engineering registration or membership is an advantage.- Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality design outputs to agreed schedules.