MEP Manager – Building Projects

Gulf Contracting & Landscaping (GCL)

Dubai

On-site

AED 600,000 - 900,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Gulf Contracting & Landscaping (GCL) in the UAE seeks an experienced MEP Manager to lead planning, coordination, and delivery of all MEP works on large building projects. You will ensure systems meet design specs, safety, schedule, and budget.

You will coordinate with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and internal teams; review shop drawings; lead BIM coordination; manage commissioning and handover; and drive value engineering while maintaining quality and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (mandatory).
15 years of experience in MEP engineering and building construction.
7+ years in an MEP Manager or senior leadership role.

Responsibilities

Lead all MEP activities from design review through installation, testing, commissioning, and handover.
Develop and implement MEP execution strategies aligned with objectives and timelines.
Monitor progress to ensure safety, schedule, budget, and quality targets are met.
Coordinate with Project Directors, Project Managers, and Site Teams to ensure delivery.
Review and approve MEP shop drawings and coordination submittals.
Coordinate with Civil/Structural/Architectural teams to resolve clashes and interface issues.
Ensure MEP designs comply with regulations and standards; lead BIM coordination meetings.

Skills

Leadership

Team coordination

Technical MEP knowledge

BIM coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit MEP

Navisworks

BIM 360 / Autodesk Construction Cloud

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

The MEP Manager is responsible for leading the planning, coordination, execution, and delivery of all Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) works across large-scale building construction projects. The role ensures that all MEP systems are delivered in accordance with project specifications, quality standards, budget, schedule, and statutory requirements while coordinating effectively with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and internal project teams.

The MEP Manager provides technical leadership throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring seamless integration of MEP systems with architectural, structural, and civil works, while driving engineering excellence, value engineering, and successful project delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

Project & MEP Management

Lead all MEP activities from design review through installation, testing, commissioning, and project handover.
Develop and implement MEP execution strategies aligned with project objectives and timelines.
Monitor project progress and ensure MEP works are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
Coordinate with Project Directors, Project Managers, Construction Managers, and Site Teams to ensure successful project delivery.
Review and approve MEP shop drawings, coordinated drawings, material submittals, technical submittals, and method statements.
Coordinate with Civil, Structural, Architectural, and Façade teams to resolve design clashes and interface issues.
Ensure MEP designs comply with project specifications, local authority requirements, and international standards.
Lead multidisciplinary design coordination meetings and support BIM coordination activities.

Construction Management

Oversee installation and execution of all Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Fire Fighting, ELV, and HVAC systems.
Ensure construction activities comply with approved drawings, specifications, and QA/QC requirements.
Resolve technical issues and provide engineering support to site teams.
Monitor subcontractor performance and ensure adherence to contractual obligations.
Develop and implement testing and commissioning plans.
Coordinate inspections, testing, balancing, flushing, and commissioning activities.
Ensure all MEP systems are fully operational before project handover.
Manage defect rectification and final close-out activities.

Authority Approvals & Compliance

Manage approvals and inspections with relevant UAE authorities, including:
DEWA
DDA
Trakhees
RTA (where applicable)
Ensure compliance with UAE regulations, local codes, and project specifications.

Commercial & Cost Control

Review MEP-related variations, claims, and technical proposals.
Support procurement in evaluating subcontractors, suppliers, and technical compliance.
Identify cost-saving opportunities through value engineering without compromising quality or functionality.
Monitor MEP budgets and productivity.

Health, Safety & Quality

Ensure compliance with HSE policies and safe work practices.
Monitor QA/QC processes and conduct quality inspections.
Ensure all MEP installations meet contractual and statutory requirements.

Stakeholder Management

Liaise with clients, consultants, developers, subcontractors, and suppliers on all MEP-related matters.
Attend progress meetings and provide technical reports and project updates.
Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Lead, mentor, and develop MEP Engineers, Site Engineers, Coordinators, and Supervisors.
Allocate resources effectively and drive high team performance.
Promote collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering (Mandatory).
Master's Degree in Engineering or Construction Management is an advantage.
PMP certification is highly desirable.
Membership of a recognized engineering institution is preferred.

Experience

Minimum 15 years of experience in MEP engineering and building construction.
At least 7 years in an MEP Manager or Senior MEP leadership role.
Proven experience delivering large-scale building projects in the UAE/GCC.
Strong contractor-side experience is mandatory.
Experience managing the complete MEP lifecycle from design through commissioning and handover.

Project Experience

Candidates should have experience delivering one or more of the following: