MEP Design Manager - Luxury Fit-Out & BIM Lead

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

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.