MEP Project Director

NSR Associates; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading MEP Sub-contracting company in Abu Dhabi is seeking an MEP Project Director with a proven track record in managing MEP projects. The role involves overseeing significant projects worth around 350 Million AED, ensuring compliance with local regulations, and maintaining high standards of quality and workmanship. Exceptional candidates can expect a salary of up to 62,000 AED per month along with substantial benefits, including family flights and insurance.

Benefits

Family Flights

Medical & Life Insurance

Annual Pay review & Bonus up to 2.5 times salary

Qualifications

• 12 years post-graduate experience or relevant trade experience.
• CV should show ability to manage MEP projects.
• Good local connections across clients & suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Analyze technical drawings, programs, compliance and local Abu Dhabi regulations.
• Schedule MEP installation to meet programs.
• Manage internal and external resources.
• Oversee project teams through strong management.
• Maintain clear communication upstream and downstream.
• Ensure all contractual obligations are met.

Skills

Clear track record in Abu Dhabi handling MEP projects

Strong communication skills

Strong commercial & contractual awareness

Ability to handle Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing packages

Education

Western trained & educated

Job description

The Role

MEP Project Director - Abu Dhabi 55-62,000 AED Per Month + Family Status Opportunity to step up to Operations Manager in 18-20 Months Influential Shareholders , Cash Rich & Genuine TIER 1 business Leading UAE MEP Sub-contracting Business with an impressive record across Data Centers, Residential, High Rise & High Technology Projects Based full time in Abu Dhabi your focus will be to deliver 2 Major Projects totaling circa 350 Million AED in Value. Projects consist of 4 Towers ranging from G+33-52 plus an Exclusive High End Luxury Villa Development. As Project Director based full time in Abu Dhabi you will take P&L, Delivery and accountability for all aspects reporting onto Head Office. Your immediate line manager will be the Operations Director covering the UAE & General Manager. Are you a Abu Dhabi Based Senior Project Manager ready to step up into a PD capacity or a Project Director with a track record in Abu Dhabi? Are you interested to grow into an Operations Manager / Abu Dhabi Lead. You will have the chance to grow a career opportunity long term and also be rewarded for your hard work and success. The Client

• Western Management
• Well connected across Government Departments & Developers
• Strong Financial backing and track record of treating staff & supply chain right
• 35 Years + in business
• Track record on Healthcare, Education, Hospitality, Commercial & Technology Projects with MEP Contract Values from 80-700 Million AED
• 17 Year relationship with Tim the Director of NSR Associates Having secured an impressive few awards and negotiated framework the outcome in Abu Dhabi for 2026,2027 is VERY bright. Duties :
• Analyze technical drawings, programs, compliance and local Abu Dhabi regulations.
• Schedule MEP installation to hit programs
• Manage internal and external resources
• Support project teams through strong management and mentoring
• Keeping clear lines of communication up stream and down. Keeping everyone motivated and on course.
• Ensure all contractual obligations are hit and compliant as per the contract and clients wishes with the best levels of quality, safety and workmanship on site.
• Provide support for all stages of projects internally and externally from bidding through to final account.

Requirements

• Clear track record in Abu Dhabi handling MEP projects across sectors mentioned (2 Projects) as No1
• Western Trained & Educated as per the clients wishes
• 12 Years Post Graduate experience or relevant trade experience
• CV shows ability to build handling Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing packages
• Strong communication skills and confidence to client face
• Based in Abu Dhabi and happy to live in Abu Dhabi full time. No commuting please.
• Strong commercial & contractual awareness and able to protect your contract rights if needed working closely with the Commercial Manager.
• Good local connections across clients & suppliers

Benefits

• Benefits for those matching above :
• Up to 62,000 AED Per Month for exceptional candidates
• Family Flights, Medical & Life Insurance
• All company expenses paid
• Annual Pay review & Bonus up to 2 1 / 2 Times Salary

About the company

At NSR we pride ourselves on market knowledge, integrity, loyalty and professionalism. Through personal relationships and knowledge of what our clients look for in specific requirements we like to pride ourselves on matching people to the right role. The partners at NSR have always dealt with people in an open and honest manner and as a company we are driven to find the right opportunity for people enhancing their career where ever this may be worldwide. We work on the principal that every person we deal with is a potential client, this process has proved beneficial for us as there are many people we have dealt with on the International circuit that have approached NSR Associates to recruit for them as a client after we have worked on their behalf as a candidate.