Senior MEP Manager

Mace Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy and construction company in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Senior Design Manager to oversee the delivery of MEP services for a large residential masterplan community. The role requires managing a team, ensuring high-quality, time-efficient projects, and maintaining strong client relationships. Candidates must have experience in the UAE, hold an SMSTS and CSCS card, and possess a relevant degree.

Qualifications

• Experience in the United Arab Emirates is essential for client approval.
• SMSTS and CSCS card required.
• Strong ability to manage project close-out.

Responsibilities

• Manage the MEP team with professionalism.
• Accountable for MEP delivery including health & safety and quality.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders.

Skills

MEP Delivery

Team Leadership

Client Relationship Management

Risk Management

Tendering Processes

Education

Degree in a relevant field

Tools

Digital Tools

Job description

Position status: This opportunity is for a bid, so it is not yet a secured role. If you would like to be considered as we progress with this position, please click to apply.

Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition. Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey.

The project:

Large residential masterplan community consisting of villas, townhouses and all associated infrastructure.

Senior design manager is accountable for the delivery of MEP services on projects to the agreed outcomes for time, budget, safety and quality requirements.

Ensures high-quality, time-efficient and profitable delivery, whilst providing leadership and accountability for compliance, governance, assurance and management of teams of technical and construction.

Builds and retains key working relationships with colleagues and internal and external stakeholders.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Manages the MEP team with professionalism, providing clear direction and ensuring alignment with Mace standards.
• Accountable for MEP delivery, including programme, health & safety, quality, and commissioning.
• Builds strong relationships with clients, consultants, contractors, and internal teams.
• Manages tendering processes, offering technical and commercial support to bids and leadership.
• Defines procurement strategies and ensures packages are aligned with scope and budget.
• Reviews contracts and scopes, supporting budgeting, scheduling, and commercial issue resolution.
• Implements strategic project plans aligned with Mace priorities like C2P, commissioning, and safety.
• Oversees design reviews, ensuring compliance, coordination, and sustainability (carbon/energy).
• Coordinates delivery strategies, considering milestones, logistics, and sequencing.
• Drives commissioning strategies using Mace standards, including IST, ATPs, and soft landings.
• Uses digital tools to assess productivity, track progress, and identify risks or delays.
• Manages project close-out, ensuring high-quality delivery of commissioning, O&M manuals, and training.
• Identifies and mitigates risks, ensuring proactive planning and resolution.
• Promotes continuous improvement, sharing lessons learned and driving innovation.
• Provides leadership and coaching and supporting team development.

You’ll need to have:

• Experience working in the United Arab Emirates is essential for client approval.
• SMSTS and CSCS card.
• Degree qualification in relevant field.

Our values

Safety first - Going home safe and well: We champion a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing in every team.

Client focus - Deliver on our promise: We own the quality of deliverables, strategic outcomes and build long term relationships with our clients.

Integrity - Always do the right thing: We influence positive outcomes within our industry, while always aligning with our compliance obligations.

Create opportunity - For our people to excel: We champion a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities, inspiring our people and teams to develop.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.

We are also open to discussing part time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable with-in the role.

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