MEP Design Manager

Menasa & Partners FZ-LLC; Abu Dhabi; Presencial; AED 420.000 - 650.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Menasa & Partners FZ-LLC is seeking an experienced MEP Design Manager to oversee the engineering design and integration for large-scale data centre developments in Abu Dhabi. You will lead MEP and ELV design, coordinate with external design partners, contractors and equipment suppliers to deliver robust, compliant and highly reliable building services.

The role requires extensive experience across PMC, engineering consultancy and main contractor environments, with a focus on critical cooling,

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, electromechanical engineering or closely related field.
• At least 15 years of relevant experience in MEP engineering, design management or multidisciplinary building services design.
• Demonstrable involvement in major data centre developments or other mission‑critical infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of critical cooling infrastructure, power distribution and integrated ELV solutions.
• Experience with high-availability Tier III and Tier IV data centre environments.
• Proven ability to manage multidisciplinary design processes and constructability assessments.
• Good understanding of BIM-led design coordination and digital engineering workflows.
• Knowledge of industry standards such as Uptime Institute, TIA-942, ASHRAE, NFPA and IEC.
• Experience overseeing external engineering consultants and suppliers.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement with senior teams.

Responsabilidades

• Direct and manage the MEP and ELV engineering design process across all project phases, from initial concept through detailed design and construction.
• Lead external consultants, engineering specialists and equipment manufacturers to achieve coordinated and technically compliant design solutions.
• Oversee the design integration of critical building services, including HVAC, electrical infrastructure, UPS systems, BMS/EPMS, fire protection and ELV systems.
• Ensure designs comply with international standards, local authority requirements, project specifications and operational performance criteria.
• Drive multidisciplinary BIM coordination, ensuring interfaces are resolved and clashes addressed before construction.
• Provide technical input into procurement, including assessment of proposed equipment and alternative engineering solutions.
• Track design progress and deliverables to stay aligned with timelines, budgets and quality expectations.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Client communication

Multidisciplinary coordination

Strong technical leadership

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Electromechanical Engineering

Herramientas

BIM coordination

Descripción del empleo

MEP Design Manager – Data Centres

Location: Abu Dhabi

Working Arrangement: Five days per week, with responsibilities split between office and project site.

Candidates should have extensive experience working across PMC (Project Management Consultancy), engineering consultancy and main contractor environments, with exposure to multidisciplinary project delivery.

Position Overview

An opportunity is available for an experienced MEP Design Manager to oversee the engineering design and technical integration of critical building services for large-scale data centre developments.

The successful candidate will take ownership of the MEP and ELV design process, ensuring that all engineering solutions are technically robust, fully coordinated and aligned with the operational demands of mission‑critical environments.

Working alongside project leadership, external design partners, specialist contractors and equipment suppliers, the role will provide technical direction from the early design stages through construction support and commissioning. A key focus will be ensuring that all building services systems are integrated effectively, meet stringent performance requirements and support long‑term facility reliability.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct and manage the MEP and ELV engineering design process across all project phases, from initial concept development through detailed design and construction.
• Lead external consultants, engineering specialists and equipment manufacturers to achieve coordinated and technically compliant design solutions.
• Oversee the design integration of critical building services, including HVAC, chilled water networks, precision cooling equipment, electrical infrastructure, UPS systems, standby power generation, BMS, EPMS, fire protection and ELV systems.
• Ensure engineering designs comply with applicable international standards, local authority requirements, project specifications and operational performance criteria.
• Conduct technical assessments, design audits and engineering reviews, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce costs and enhance buildability.
• Manage coordination between building services, structural and architectural elements, civil works and specialist technology infrastructure.
• Drive multidisciplinary BIM coordination, ensuring design interfaces are resolved and potential clashes are addressed before construction.
• Provide technical input into procurement, including the assessment of proposed equipment, materials, specialist subcontractors and alternative engineering solutions.
• Track design progress and deliverables, ensuring technical outputs remain aligned with project timelines, commercial parameters and quality expectations.
• Maintain effective communication with clients, consultants, project stakeholders, suppliers and relevant regulatory bodies.
• Work closely with construction and commissioning teams to ensure that design solutions accommodate testing, integrated systems testing and eventual operational handover.
• Provide leadership and technical guidance to engineering personnel, encouraging knowledge sharing, continuous development and high standards of engineering delivery.

Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Electromechanical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.
• At least 15 years of relevant experience in MEP engineering, design management or multidisciplinary building services design.
• Demonstrable involvement in major data centre developments, hyperscale facilities or other complex mission‑critical infrastructure projects.
• Strong technical knowledge of critical cooling infrastructure, power distribution systems and integrated ELV solutions.
• Previous experience with high-availability facilities, including Tier III and Tier IV data centre environments.
• Proven ability to manage multidisciplinary design processes, technical interfaces, design optimisation and constructability assessments.
• Good understanding of BIM‑led design coordination and digital engineering workflows.
• Knowledge of recognised industry standards and guidelines, including Uptime Institute, TIA‑942, ASHRAE, NFPA and IEC.
• Experience overseeing external engineering consultants, specialist suppliers and technical design teams.
• Strong leadership capabilities, with the ability to manage competing priorities and engage effectively with senior stakeholders.