Director of Projects - MEP

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Reviewing and evaluating MEP design drawings, layouts, and technical specifications across all project phases to ensure compliance with Rotana standards and operational requirements
• Providing technical guidance on mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire life safety, communication systems, elevators, and related building services
• Supporting the development, enhancement, and implementation of Rotana engineering standards and technical specifications across the portfolio
• Working closely with project teams, consultants, contractors, and owners to monitor project progress and resolve engineering-related issues in a timely manner
• Participating in project coordination meetings, site inspections, commissioning activities, and handover processes for new and existing developments
• Advising on equipment selection, technical solutions, quality control measures, and lifecycle cost optimisation
• Supporting hotel openings by managing engineering punch lists and ensuring all MEP systems meet Rotana operational standards prior to handover
• Assisting Engineering Leaders in identifying technical training needs and supporting capability development initiatives across the portfolio
• Coordinating with General Managers and property Engineering teams to strengthen preventive maintenance programmes and improve asset reliability
• Ensuring all engineering systems and project activities comply with applicable health, safety, environmental, and fire-life safety regulations

Education, Qualifications & Experiences

• A Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
• A minimum of 10 years’ progressive experience in engineering and project management, ideally within hospitality, mixed-use, or large-scale commercial developments
• Strong hands-on experience in MEP design review, project execution, commissioning, and hotel openings
• Prior experience working with MEP consultants on hospitality projects is a MUST
• Solid understanding of hotel engineering operations, maintenance practices, and building services systems
• Good knowledge of international engineering standards, building codes, and fire-life safety regulations
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, project coordination, and stakeholder management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Ability to travel across the region as required
• Professional engineering certification or project management certification would be an advantage

Knowledge & Competencies

Leading People