Head MEP, Mumbai

Della Group; Mumbai; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Della Group seeks an experienced Senior MEP Engineer to lead design and execution of large-scale township projects in Mumbai. You will review and approve MEP drawings, coordinate with master planners and consultants, and drive VE strategies to optimize costs while maintaining luxury standards.

The role requires 10–12+ years in MEP design/execution, a B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, and strong leadership across electrical, HVAC, PHE, ELV, and smart systems within a multi-site

Qualifications

• 10–12+ years of hands-on experience in MEP design and execution.

Responsibilities

• Review, validate, and sign off on MEP drawings, SLDs, and GFC drawings; coordinate with planners and consultants.
• Optimize load calculations (electrical, HVAC, water, sewage, gas) and implement Value Engineering to reduce costs.
• Lead end-to-end MEP execution: Electrical HT/LT networks, substations, transformers, RMUs and DG sync.
• PHE: STPs, WTPs, rainwater harvesting, and piping networks.
• HVAC/Firefighting: Central HVAC/VRF, fire pump rooms, hydrants, sprinklers, NBC-compliant alarms.
• ELV/Smart: CCTV, access control, BMS, home automation, telecom ducting, PNG networks.
• Vendor, Contract & Procurement Management: prepare BOQs, technical specs, tender docs, contractor evaluations.
• Evaluate, negotiate with MEP contractors, suppliers, and service vendors.
• Billing reviews, certify RA bills, resolve contractor site issues.
• NBC compliance and local norms, MPCB, and electrical inspectorate norms.
• Commissioning, Handover & O&M Setup: testing, balancing, commissioning, and handover to O&M teams.

Skills

MEP design

Project management

Leadership

HVAC systems

Electrical load

Education

B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Job description

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities:

• Engineering, Design Management & Value Engineering: Review, validate, and sign off on all MEP design drawings, Single Line Diagrams (SLDs), schematic layouts, and Good for Construction (GFC) drawings. Coordinate with external master planners, architectural teams, and specialized MEP consultancy firms to optimize load calculations (electrical, HVAC, water supply, sewage, and gas). Implement Value Engineering (VE) strategies to optimize operational efficiency and utility costs without compromising quality or luxury standards.
• MEP Infrastructure Execution & Site Management: Lead end-to-end execution of primary MEP utility networks across the township: Electrical: HT/LT power distribution networks, sub-stations, transformers, RMUs, and DG sync systems. Public Health Engineering (PHE): Centralized Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs), Water Treatment Plants (WTPs), rainwater harvesting, and internal/external piping networks. HVAC & Firefighting: Centralized HVAC/VRF systems, fire pump rooms, hydrant systems, sprinklers, and alarm mechanisms compliant with NBC. ELV & Smart Systems: CCTV surveillance, access control, BMS (Building Management Systems), home automation, telecom ducting, and PNG networks.
• Vendor, Contract & Procurement Management: Work with the PMC, Contracts, and Procurement teams to prepare Bills of Quantities (BOQs), technical specs, tendering documents, and contractor evaluations. Evaluate, negotiate with, and appoint specialized MEP contractors, suppliers, and service vendors. Conduct periodic billing reviews, certify running account (RA) bills, and resolve contractor site issues.
• Statutory Approvals & Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to National Building Codes (NBC), local municipal norms, pollution control regulations (MPCB), and electrical inspectorate norms. Manage statutory approval processes and NOCs related to electrical load sanctioning, fire safety clearances, environmental approvals, and water connections.
• Commissioning, Handover & O&M Setup: Oversee integrated testing, balancing, and commissioning (T&C) of all plant equipment, utilities, and safety systems prior to project delivery. Coordinate the seamless handover of completed MEP assets to the Township Operations & Maintenance (O&M) and Estate Management teams.

Job Expectations:

Large-scale Integrated Townships (100+ acres), High-End Luxury Residential, Commercial, or 5-Star Hospitality developments. Multi-Site

Leadership: Ability to manage multiple active project sites across different states simultaneously.

Technical Mastery: Deep knowledge of electrical power grids, HVAC engineering, water recycling systems, BMS, and fire safety systems.

Cross-Functional Leadership: Ability to seamlessly bridge architectural design intent with mechanical and civil engineering execution.

Project Controls: Expertise in resource loading, scheduling (MS Project / Primavera P6), cash-flow forecasting, and EVM for MEP packages.

Della Cultural Fit: Embodying a "never-say-no" go-getter attitude, an eye for perfection in design details, and an obsessive focus on quality.

Minimum Qualification:

B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Minimum Job Experience:

10–12+ years of hands-on experience in MEP design and execution.

Reporting to:

CMD

Travel:

Yes