MEP Design Manager

Client of Careers International; Dubai; On-site; AED 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Client of Careers International seeks an experienced MEP Design Manager in Dubai to lead and review HVAC, plumbing, electrical, ELV and firefighting designs for major construction and luxury interior fit-out projects.

You will coordinate with architectural, interior design, structural and site teams to deliver compliant, cost-effective packages and mentor a CAD/BIM team, ensuring milestones are met.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering.
• 8+ years of MEP design experience with 3–5 years in a managerial/team lead role within the GCC.
• Strong experience in construction and luxury interior fit-out projects.
• Advanced knowledge of AutoCAD MEP, Revit and Navisworks.
• Experience with HVAC load calculation software such as HAP / TRACE 700.
• Strong knowledge of UAE building codes and authority requirements.
• Knowledge of ASHRAE, NFPA and NEC standards.
• Strong leadership, technical coordination and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and review HVAC, plumbing, drainage, electrical ELV and firefighting designs.
• Coordinate MEP layouts with architectural, interior design, structural and fit-out teams.
• Ensure designs comply with Dubai Municipality DCD, DEWA and other authority requirements.
• Review and approve drawings, SLDs, load calculations, BOQs and technical specifications.
• Review contractor submittals and support value engineering and cost optimisation.
• Lead and mentor MEP design engineers and CAD/BIM team members.
• Monitor design schedules and ensure timely completion of project milestones.

Skills

MEP Design

Design Management

HVAC

Electrical

Plumbing

ELV

Firefighting

Revit

AutoCAD MEP

Navisworks

BIM

UAE Authority Approvals

Value Engineering

Luxury Fit-Out

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD MEP

Revit

Navisworks

HAP / TRACE 700

Job description

The MEP Design Manager will lead and review Mechanical Electrical and Plumbing MEP design and technical coordination for major construction and luxury interior fit-out projects The role will coordinate between clients consultants design teams and site teams to deliver optimised cost-effective and technically compliant MEP packages

Key Responsibilities

Lead and review HVAC plumbing drainage electrical ELV and firefighting designs Coordinate MEP layouts with architectural interior design structural and fit-out teams Ensure designs comply with Dubai Municipality DCD DEWA and other authority requirements Review and approve drawings SLDs load calculations BOQs and technical specifications Review contractor submittments and support value engineering and cost optimisation Lead and mentor MEP design engineers and CAD BIM team members Monitor design schedules and ensure timely completion of project milestones

Qualifications

Bacheloru2019s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering . Minimum 8+ years of MEP design experience , with 3u20135 years in a managerial/team lead role within the GCC . Strong experience in construction and luxury interior fit-out projects . Advanced knowledge of AutoCAD MEP, Revit and Navisworks . Experience with HVAC load calculation software such as HAP / TRACE 700 . Strong knowledge of UAE building codes and authority requirements . Knowledge of ASHRAE, NFPA and NEC standards. Strong leadership, technical coordination and communication skills.

Key Skills

MEP Design | Design Management | HVAC | Electrical | Plumbing | ELV | Firefighting | Revit | AutoCAD MEP | Navisworks | BIM | UAE Authority Approvals | Value Engineering | Luxury Fit-Out