Senior Project Manager - MEP

Mace; Ras Al Khaimah; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction and consultancy firm is seeking a qualified individual to manage MEP services for a large hospitality project in Ras al-Khaimah, UAE. The role demands proven experience in complex project delivery, strong stakeholder relationships, and technical engineering knowledge. Ideal candidates will possess formal engineering qualifications and relevant certifications. Work options may include flexibility and hybrid arrangements.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering complex MEP projects across sectors.
• Strong technical knowledge in engineering, planning, and commissioning.
• Commercial and safety expertise aligned with industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Build strong stakeholder relationships to drive collaboration and performance.
• Champion innovation, sustainability, and continuous improvement.
• Facilitate technical workshops and coordination meetings.
• Liaise with client representatives and consultants.
• Drive MEP delivery with a focus on safety and quality.
• Manage MEP consultants, contractors, and suppliers.
• Monitor project progress, budgets, and schedules.
• Coordinate with civil, architectural, and interior teams for integration.

Skills

Complex MEP project delivery

Technical knowledge in engineering

Commercial expertise

Safety knowledge

Education

Formal engineering qualifications (HNC/HND/Degree)

Relevant certifications (SMSTS, CSCS)

Job description

Position status: This opportunity is for a secured role that is due to commence in December, subject to approval. 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

This is an opportunity to work on a large hospitality project in one of the emirates of the UAE.

You will work as part of the senior construction delivery team, taking directions from construction lead and project senior leadership team, providing guidance to wider team.

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:

• Build strong stakeholder relationships to drive collaboration and performance.
• Champion innovation, sustainability, and continuous improvement throughout construction delivery and handover.
• Facilitate technical workshops and coordination meetings.
• Liaise with client representatives, specialist consultants, contractors, and regulatory authorities.
• Drive MEP delivery with a focus on safety, quality, and commissioning excellence.
• Manage MEP consultants, contractors, and suppliers to ensure timely and quality delivery.
• Monitor project progress, budgets, and schedules, and implement corrective actions where necessary.
• Coordinate closely with civil, architectural, and interior teams to ensure seamless integration of MEP systems.

You’ll need to have:

• Proven experience delivering complex MEP projects across sectors.
• Strong technical knowledge in engineering, planning, and commissioning.
• Commercial and safety expertise aligned with industry standards.
• Formal engineering qualifications (HNC/HND/Degree) and relevant certifications (SMSTS, CSCS).

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 within the role.

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