MEP Manager (Johor)

Cushman & Wakefield; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield in Johor, Malaysia, seeks an MEP Manager to lead the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work for a data centre project. You will oversee design, installation, and commissioning, ensuring alignment with client requirements and industry standards.

The role requires coordinating with design teams, contractors and vendors, reviewing drawings, and delivering on time and within budget while maintaining safety and quality for mission-critical systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in MEP engineering or project management.
• Experience in data centre or mission-critical environments.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, electrical distribution, UPS, generators, and fire protection.

Responsibilities

• Oversee MEP systems including HVAC, power, UPS, generators, and fire protection.
• Coordinate with design consultants, contractors, and vendors for proper MEP integration.
• Review MEP drawings, specifications, and submissions for accuracy.
• Monitor progress to meet schedule and budget with quality standards.
• Lead testing and commissioning of integrated data centre systems.
• Ensure compliance with data centre standards, safety regulations and local codes.
• Manage issue resolution and on-site coordination for MEP works.

Skills

Stakeholder coordination

Project management

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering

Tools

HVAC systems

Electrical distribution

UPS

Generators

Fire protection systems

Data centre / mission-critical

Commissioning processes

Job description

MEP Manager (Johor)

Job Description Summary

We are hiring this role for an upcoming Data Centre Project in Malaysia. The MEP Manager is responsible for overseeing the design, coordination, installation, and commissioning of Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) systems for data centre projects.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee MEP systems including HVAC, power distribution, UPS, generators, fire protection, and plumbing systems
• Coordinate with design consultants, contractors, and vendors to ensure proper integration of MEP systems.
• Review and validate MEP design drawings, specifications, and technical submissions.
• Monitor project progress and ensure MEP works are delivered on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with quality standards.
• Lead testing and commissioning activities, including integrated systems testing for mission-critical systems.
• Ensure compliance with data centre standards, safety regulations, and local codes.
• Manage issue resolution, technical queries, and site coordination related to MEP works.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in MEP engineering or project management.
• Experience in data centre or mission-critical industry
• Strong knowledge of HVAC systems, electrical distribution, UPS, generators, and fire protection systems.
• Familiarity with commissioning processes and integrated systems testing for data centres.

INCO: “Cushman & Wakefield”