Senior MEP Lead for Luxury Developments & Commissioning

Ohana Development; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 480,000 - 620,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohana Development seeks an experienced Senior MEP Manager to lead MEP functions across luxury residential, high-rise, and mixed-use developments in Abu Dhabi. You will guide design coordination, engineering delivery, and construction oversight in a demanding premium environment.

The role requires extensive UAE market experience, a strong consultancy background, and a track record of delivering high-quality, energy-efficient projects on schedule.

Qualifications

• 20+ years of relevant MEP engineering and management experience
• Extensive UAE market experience with familiarity of local regulations
• Mandatory consultancy background with experience for engineering or multidisciplinary firms
• Proven track record delivering complex, high-value developments (luxury, high-rise, mixed-use)
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, electrical distribution, plumbing and drainage, fire protection, ELV, BMS, and integrated services

Responsibilities

• Lead MEP strategy, planning, design coordination, execution and delivery across developments
• Coordinate with consultants, architects, and structural teams to resolve design clashes and interface challenges
• Oversee MEP installation, construction quality, scheduling, and cross-disciplinary integration
• Establish QA/QC, testing, commissioning plans, and handover readiness for all systems
• Manage budgets, procurement, variations, and supplier performance within approved contracts
• Ensure UAE regulatory compliance and effective liaison with authorities and stakeholders

Skills

Leadership

MEP engineering

Design coordination

Stakeholder management

Quality and safety

Budget and procurement management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Ohana Development seeks an experienced Senior MEP Manager to lead MEP functions across luxury residential, high-rise, and mixed-use developments in Abu Dhabi. You will guide design coordination, engineering delivery, and construction oversight in a demanding premium environment.

The role requires extensive UAE market experience, a strong consultancy background, and a track record of delivering high-quality, energy-efficient projects on schedule.