MEP Project Manager

IRTH Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Dubai is seeking a Senior MEP Project Manager to oversee MEP subcontractors in a major construction project. This role requires managing compliance with authority regulations and ensuring timely project delivery. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and at least 12 years of MEP construction management experience in the UAE. Competitive benefits including health insurance and performance bonuses are offered.

Benefits

Private Health Insurance

Performance Bonus

Annual air ticket allowance

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of experience in MEP construction management within the UAE.
• Proven experience managing multiple MEP subcontractors.
• Strong background in hospitality or high-rise projects in Dubai.

Responsibilities

• Manage MEP works execution on site for main contractor.
• Lead, supervise, and control MEP subcontractors.
• Coordinate approval of MEP shop drawings and material submissions.

Skills

Leadership capability

Communication skills

Problem-solving mindset

Planning and reporting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

At IRTH Group, we are shaping the future with innovation, precision, and excellence. As we continue to expand, we are looking for a qualified and detail-oriented Procurement Engineer to join our dynamic construction team.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior MEP Project Manager to join our Main Contractor project team for a major construction project in Dubai. The role is responsible for end‑to‑end management and supervision of MEP subcontractors, ensuring successful delivery of all Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Fire & Life Safety, and ELV systems in compliance with Dubai Municipality (DM), Dubai Civil Defence (DCD), project specifications, and contractual requirements.

The successful candidate will act as the single technical focal point for MEP coordination between the Consultant, Main Contractor, Specialist Subcontractors, and Authorities and ensure the MEP scope is delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.

Responsibility

• Overall management of MEP works execution on site, acting on behalf of the Main Contractor
• Lead, supervise, and control MEP subcontractors, including specialist contractors, suppliers, and vendors

Ensure all MEP installations comply with:

• Dubai Municipality regulations and approvals
• Dubai Civil Defence Fire & Life Safety requirements
• Approved shop drawings, method statements, and project specifications

Coordinate preparation, review, and approval of:

• MEP design drawings and shop drawings
• Material submittals and method statement
• Authority submission packages (DM, DCD, utilities)
• Plan, monitor, and control MEP construction programs, sequencing works in coordination with civil and architectural activities
• Review and approve MEP shop drawings, material submittals, method statements, ITPs, and commissioning plans prior to consultant submission
• Coordinate and attend DM and DCD inspections, ensuring readiness, compliance, and timely closure of comments
• Expertise with managing MEP interfaces with Architectural, Structural, Interior Design, Façade, and Specialist Systems
• Monitor MEP progress, productivity, and quality; identify risks and implement corrective actions
• Knowledge of lead testing, commissioning, and authority approvals, ensuring smooth handover and completion
• Manage MEP‑related RFIs, variations, and claims, providing technical and commercial inputs
• Ensure compliance with HSE requirements related to MEP works on site
• Prepare and present MEP progress reports to Project Director and senior management
• Support procurement activities, including evaluation of MEP subcontractors and suppliers
• Ensure as‑built documentation, O&M manuals, and handover packages are completed and approved

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (mandatory)
• Minimum 12 years of experience in MEP construction management within the UAE
• Proven experience working with a Main Contractor managing multiple MEP subcontractors
• Strong background in hospitality, mixed‑use, or high‑rise projects in Dubai
• Experience on the consultant or PMC side is highly preferred
• Solid understanding of MEP execution, site logistics, authority processes, and construction sequencing

Extensive experience dealing with

• Familiarity working with Dubai Municipality inspections and approvals
• Experience working for Dubai Civil Defence submissions, inspections, and sign‑offs

Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership and coordination capability across multi‑disciplinary teams
• Excellent communication and management skills
• Ability to manage complex interfaces and resolve technical conflicts
• Strong planning, reporting, and decision‑making skills
• Thorough understanding of FIDIC‑based contracts
• Problem‑solving mindset with hands‑on site involvement
• High level of technical and commercial awareness

Preferred (Added Advantage)

• Experience delivering hospitality projects with complex MEP systems
• Knowledge of sustainability, energy efficiency, and authority compliance frameworks
• PMP or equivalent project management certification

Benefits

• Private Health Insurance
• Performance Bonus
• Annual air ticket allowance

Why Join IRTH Group?

At IRTH Group, we’re not just a company; we’re a family committed to building a brighter future together. Guided by our core values of trust, strength, and agility, we empower individuals to thrive and succeed in a dynamic, collaborative environment. We take pride in building great projects in prime locations, designed for future generations and offering exceptional value as an investor’s product. IRTH Group stands as a symbol of legacy, resilience, and vision. Rooted in the foundation of a distinguished local family conglomerate, our privately held real estate investment platform draws strength from a heritage spanning over a century.

At IRTH Group, we are not just shaping the industry, we are setting the standard. If you are driven by ambition, excellence, and the pursuit of legacy, this is where your journey begins.

Are you ready to be part of something extraordinary?