MEP Manager

Alec Fitout; Ras Al Khaimah; On-site; AED 360,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Exposure to high-profile projects

Strong safety culture

Job summary

ALEC FITOUT is seeking an experienced MEP Manager for a flagship Ras Al Khaimah interior fit-out project. You will lead MEP engineering and site teams, drive technical coordination, procurement, installation, testing, and handover, while maintaining safety, quality, and program targets.

The role requires strong leadership, commercial awareness, and UAE project experience on high-end developments. On-site work in Ras Al Khaimah with collaboration across stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Proven MEP delivery on complex projects with multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience leading MEP scopes from planning to handover.
• Certifications in project/construction management are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead MEP engineering and site teams on flagship interior fit-out.
• Oversee technical coordination, procurement, installation, and commissioning.
• Manage subcontractor performance and testing/handover.
• Ensure safety, quality, and cost controls align with program.

Skills

Leadership

Coordination

Commercial awareness

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Quality focus

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

BIM

MS Office

HSE regulations knowledge

Job description

MEP Manager – Ras Al Khaimah, UAE (On-site)

Are you an experienced MEP Manager with a proven track record of delivering high-end, technically complex construction projects? Do you have the leadership, technical expertise, and commercial awareness to manage complete MEP packages from planning and design coordination through to testing, commissioning, and handover?

Who We Are

ALEC Holdings PJSC, part of the Investment Corporation of Dubai (ICD), is a leading GCC construction group with over two decades of success delivering some of the region’s most complex and high-profile projects. As a publicly listed company, ALEC continues to raise the bar for quality, innovation, and construction excellence, delivering iconic developments that shape skylines across the Middle East.

In the UAE, ALEC has delivered many of the nation’s most recognizable developments, operating as a fully integrated contractor through specialist business units that provide end-to-end construction solutions.

At ALEC FITOUT, we bring visionary interiors to life. We specialize in fit-out and refurbishment projects across hospitality, retail, cultural, and commercial sectors - delivering spaces that are both functional and inspiring. Every detail, from engineering and procurement to craftsmanship, is handled by our in-house teams to ensure exceptional outcomes on every project.

Why Join Us?

As an MEP Manager, you will take ownership of the complete Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) scope on a flagship luxury interior fit-out project in Ras Al Khaimah.

You will lead MEP engineering and site teams, oversee technical coordination, procurement, installation, subcontractor performance, testing, commissioning, and final handover.

Working closely with project leadership, consultants, designers, specialist subcontractors, and multidisciplinary construction teams, you will ensure that MEP systems are seamlessly integrated with high-specification architectural and interior works while meeting the highest standards of safety, quality, programme, and cost efficiency.

This role requires a technically strong and commercially aware professional with proven experience managing MEP works on high-end, complex construction projects.

Experience

• 10–15 years of relevant experience in MEP construction and project delivery.
• At least 5 years of experience in MEP management or senior project delivery roles.
• Proven experience managing complete MEP packages on high-end, technically complex construction projects.
• Strong background in MEP execution, technical coordination, procurement, subcontractor management, testing, commissioning, and handover.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary MEP teams, specialist subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver MEP works within approved project programmes, budgets, and quality requirements.
• Previous UAE construction experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience in luxury hospitality, premium residential, high-end commercial, branded retail, or interior fit-out projects would be an advantage.

Technical Knowledge

• Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, drainage, fire and life safety, and associated building services.
• Experience coordinating HVAC, electrical systems, architectural lighting, lighting controls, BMS, and specialist MEP installations.
• Ability to review and coordinate MEP designs, shop drawings, technical submittals, material approvals, method statements, and RFIs.
• Knowledge of MEP integration with architectural finishes, bespoke joinery, concealed services, and specialist interior installations.
• Strong understanding of installation methodologies, construction sequencing, technical interfaces, and clash resolution.
• Experience managing MEP procurement, long-lead equipment, material approvals, and delivery schedules.
• Knowledge of UAE authority requirements, applicable building codes, quality standards, and HSE regulations.
• Strong understanding of testing, commissioning, integrated systems verification, authority inspections, and final handover procedures.
• Experience in MEP cost control, variations, subcontractor valuations, and value engineering.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage MEP engineers, supervisors, subcontractors, and multidisciplinary site teams.
• Excellent technical coordination, planning, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage project milestones, resources, manpower productivity, and construction progress.
• Strong commercial awareness, including budget monitoring, cost control, and subcontractor performance management.
• Ability to identify technical and programme risks and implement effective corrective actions.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with experience coordinating with clients, consultants, designers, authorities, and project leadership.
• High attention to detail, with a commitment to quality workmanship and minimizing rework.
• Strong understanding of QA/QC, HSE compliance, and project reporting requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and the ability to review AutoCAD drawings.
• Familiarity with BIM coordination and project planning software would be an advantage.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline.
• Demonstrated experience managing MEP works on complex, high-value construction projects.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage MEP project delivery from execution through to final handover.
• Relevant professional certifications in project management or construction management would be an advantage.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on high-profile interior fitout projects in the UAE.
• Exposure to multidisciplinary construction, testing, and commissioning activities.
• A collaborative working environment with experienced project and technical teams.
• Career development opportunities within ALEC FITOUT.
• A strong commitment to workplace safety, quality, and operational excellence.