MEP Project Manager (PMC) - Al Ain location

AtkinsRéalis Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Life insurance

Medical insurance

Annual leave balance

Company gratuity scheme

Discretionary bonus program

Annual flight contribution

Transportation & housing allowances

Employee Wellbeing Program

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in Al Ain, UAE seeks an experienced MEP Project Manager (PMC) to lead all MEP work across industrial and aviation projects. You will act as client advisor, overseeing design to commissioning and handover with strong stakeholder engagement and risk management.

The role requires a background in MEP contracting and PMC environments, with UAE project experience and leadership of multidisciplinary teams. A PM/engineering management focus is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Master's degree in Project Management or Engineering Management is advantageous.
• PMP certification is preferred.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng), PE, or equivalent professional registration is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, coordination and delivery of all MEP packages across industrial and aviation projects.
• Ensure safety, schedule, budget and quality compliance across projects.
• Manage multidisciplinary teams and interfaces between MEP, structural, architectural, civil and utility disciplines.
• Monitor progress, identify risks and opportunities, and drive mitigation.
• Lead client and stakeholder communications, workshops and progress reviews.

Skills

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Program management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Master's Degree in Project Management

PMP certification

Chartered Engineer (CEng) / PE

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking MEP Project Manager (PMC) to join our PMC team in Al Ain, UAE, supporting the delivery of complex industrial and aviation projects. The successful candidate will act as the client's trusted advisor, leading all MEP aspects throughout the project lifecycle, from design management through procurement, construction, commissioning, handover and operational readiness.

This role requires a technically strong project leader who has developed their early career within a reputable MEP contractor environment before transitioning into project management consultancy (PMC The individual must possess excellent stakeholder management skills, programme awareness, and the ability to engage confidently with clients, consultants, contractors, operators and regulatory authorities.

Your role

Project Leadership & Delivery

• Lead the planning, coordination and delivery of all MEP packages across industrial and aviation projects.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget and in compliance with quality standards.
• Manage multidisciplinary teams and coordinate interfaces between MEP, structural, architectural, civil and utility disciplines.
• Monitor project progress and proactively identify risks, opportunities and mitigation measures.
• Drive project controls, reporting, forecasting and performance management activities.

Design & Technical Management

• Oversee the review and management of MEP designs to ensure constructability, operational efficiency and compliance with project requirements.
• Coordinate value engineering initiatives and technical design optimization.
• Review contractor submissions, shop drawings, material approvals and method statements.
• Support sustainability, energy efficiency and operational resilience requirements where applicable.

Construction & Commissioning

• Monitor contractor performance against baseline programme and KPIs.
• Manage testing, commissioning, integrated systems testing and handover activities.
• Ensure smooth transition from construction to operational readiness.

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Serve as the primary MEP point of contact for clients and key stakeholders.
• Lead technical presentations, workshops and progress reviews.
• Build trusted relationships with clients through proactive communication and solution-oriented leadership.

Commercial & Contract Administration

• Review contractor claims, change requests, variations and extensions of time.
• Contribute to monthly progress reporting, commercial forecasting and executive briefings.

About you

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Master's Degree in Project Management or Engineering Management is advantageous.

Experience

• Minimum 12 years of experience in MEP project delivery.
• Early career experience gained with a reputable MEP contractor or main contractor delivering building services installations.
• Subsequent experience within a PMC, engineering consultancy or project management consultancy environment.
• Proven experience managing MEP delivery on large-scale industrial, manufacturing, logistics.
• UAE (ideally Abu Dhabi) project experience required.
• Experience working directly with clients, end users and senior stakeholders.

Technical Expertise

• Strong understanding of:
• HVAC systems
• Power distribution systems
• ELV and ICT infrastructure
• Fire protection and life safety systems
• Building Management Systems (BMS)
• Industrial utility networks
• Knowledge of international design standards and UAE regulations.

Project Management Competencies

• Demonstrated ability to lead multi-million-dollar projects through all project phases.
• Strong risk management, planning and programme management capabilities.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary consultant and contractor teams.
• Ability to make sound decisions in fast-paced project environments.

Leadership & Behavioural Competencies

• Client-facing with excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strategic and forward-thinking mindset with the ability to anticipate project challenges and opportunities.
• Commercially astute and solution-oriented.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Collaborative leadership style with a focus on team performance and client satisfaction.
• Ability to work effectively within complex and high-profile programme environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification.
• Chartered Engineer status (CEng), PE, or equivalent professional registration.
• Membership of CIBSE, IET, PMI, APM or an equivalent professional body.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career.

This includes:

• Tax-free salary.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Medical insurance.
• Annual leave balance.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Annual flight contribution.
• Transportation & housing allowances.
• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.

Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognized for the impact you make.

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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