MEP Director

Job Details
Job Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Construction
Function: Engineering
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full Time

What You ll Do

* Lead the MEP team, ensuring clear direction, compliance, and adherence to Mace standards.
* Oversee successful MEP delivery, covering health and safety, quality control, programme milestones, and commissioning.
* Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, contractors, and stakeholders.
* Support tendering and procurement processes, ensuring accurate scope definition and budget alignment.
* Review contracts, budgets, schedules, and assist commercial teams in managing project finances.
* Conduct design reviews for compliance, technical accuracy, and sustainability objectives.
* Implement commissioning strategies and ensure seamless project handover with proper documentation.
* Utilize digital tools for productivity analysis, performance tracking, and risk management.
* Lead project close-out, including client training and final approvals.
* Manage senior stakeholders and large multidisciplinary teams, providing coaching and performance oversight.
* Support carbon reduction and net-zero initiatives throughout the project lifecycle.

Ideal Profile

* Degree in engineering or a related technical field.
* Proven expertise in MEP services and infrastructure within large-scale mixed-use developments.
* Experience in high-end hospitality projects.
* Extensive UAE experience, with strong knowledge of local codes and standards.
* Ability to manage complex teams and influence senior stakeholders effectively.
* Strong background in digital tools for design, coordination, and project management.