MEP Design Manager

Mace; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 420,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working options

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

Mace is delivering a landmark residential community project in Dubai, leading MEP design to integrate HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and safety systems with architecture and structure. The role drives collaboration with consultants, contractors, and authorities to ensure design excellence and on-schedule delivery.

You will manage design processes, coordinate multidisciplinary interfaces, and lead design reviews while supporting sustainability and energy efficiency commitments across retail and

Qualifications

• Degree required in mechanical, electrical, building services engineering or related discipline.
• Professional membership with CIBSE, IET, or equivalent preferred.
• Experience managing MEP design delivery on large-scale developments.

Responsibilities

• Manage MEP design across all project stages to meet programme, quality, and commercial goals.
• Coordinate with consultants, project teams and stakeholders for integrated design delivery.
• Monitor design progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation measures.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional leadership

Coordination

BIM processes

Problem solving

Education

Degree in mechanical, electrical, building services engineering

CIBSE / IET membership (preferred)

Tools

BIM software

Job description

Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition. Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey.

The Project

A landmark residential community development in Dubai, creating a nature-led living environment that integrates contemporary homes with extensive green spaces, wellness-focused amenities, and sustainable infrastructure. The project is designed to enhance quality of life, foster community connections, and deliver a distinctive, people-centric urban destination.

Accountable for high-quality, safe, and profitable MEP delivery aligned with programme and budget. Leads technical and construction teams, ensuring compliance, governance, and assurance. Builds strong stakeholder relationships and drives performance excellence.

Champions continuous improvement and collaboration to deliver strategic outcomes and support Mace's values and net-zero ambitions.

You’ll Be Responsible For

• Manage and coordinate the MEP design process across all project stages to achieve programme, quality, and commercial objectives.
• Facilitate collaboration between consultants, project teams, and stakeholders to ensure integrated design delivery.
• Monitor design progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation measures to support project success.
• Ensure MEP designs align with client requirements, operational needs, and project objectives.
• Manage the delivery and coordination of mechanical, electrical, public health, fire protection, and specialist systems designs.
• Review MEP design deliverables to ensure compliance with project requirements, local authority regulations, and applicable industry standards.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary interfaces between MEP, architectural, structural, and infrastructure design teams.
• Monitor design programmes, design deliverables, and consultant performance to ensure timely completion of project milestones.
• Facilitate design workshops, value engineering studies, and technical review meetings with key stakeholders.
• Support the resolution of design issues and coordinate responses to technical queries during design development.
• Manage design risks, change control processes, and design assurance activities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Liaise with client representatives, consultants, contractors, operators, and authorities to secure design approvals and project alignment.
• Support sustainability, energy efficiency, and operational requirements within the MEP design strategy for retail and mixed-use developments.

You’ll Need To Have

• Degree qualification in mechanical, electrical, building services engineering, or a related discipline.
• Professional membership with CIBSE, IET, or an equivalent engineering institution preferred.
• Experience managing MEP design delivery on large-scale retail, mixed-use, commercial, or hospitality developments.
• Good understanding of UAE codes, authority approval processes, and international design standards.
• Knowledge of design management methodologies, multidisciplinary coordination, BIM processes, and project delivery frameworks.
• Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders, consultants, and competing project priorities within a fast-paced development environment.

Our values

Safety first - Going home safe and well:

We champion a safe, diverse, and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of well-being in every team.

Client focus - Deliver on our promise:

We own the quality of deliverables and strategic outcomes and build long-term relationships with our clients.

Integrity - Always do the right thing:

We influence positive outcomes within our industry while always aligning with our compliance obligations.

Create opportunity - For our people to excel:

We champion a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities, inspiring our people and teams to develop.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates.

We are also open to discussing part-time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role.