MEP Coordinator (Civil Engineering experience)

Position overview

Technical and design coordination

• Review and coordinate structural, architectural, and MEP shop drawings to resolve design clashes before site execution.
• Ensure installations comply with civil/structural constraints, UAE authority regulations, and project specifications.
• Review technical submittals, RFIs, and method statements.
• Lead BIM meetings and 3D clash detection between MEP, structural, and architectural models.

Site execution and interfaces

• Supervise MEP works alongside concrete pours, masonry, and architectural finishes.
• Coordinate containments, penetrations, block-outs, sleeves, and cast-in items with civil engineers before structural casting.
• Coordinate contractors, subcontractors, sub-consultants, and authorities; monitor progress and implement catch-up strategies when needed.

Quality and compliance

• Inspect work with QA/QC engineers for workmanship and approved-drawing compliance.
• Oversee approvals and inspections with authorities including DEWA, Dubai Municipality, Civil Defence, Empower, and Etisalat/DU.
• Enforce HSE standards in MEP site operations.

Testing and handover

• Lead testing, adjusting, and balancing of MEP systems with consultants and contractors.
• Manage snagging and de-snagging, as-built drawings, O&M manuals, and statutory completion certificates.

Qualifications and experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering.
• Minimum 15 years of progressive construction or real estate development experience, focused on MEP coordination in major civil/structural projects.
• Minimum 8–10 years of hands-on project execution in Dubai or the UAE.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Dubai Municipality, DEWA, Dubai Civil Defence, RERA, and relevant UAE authority codes and approvals.
• Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD, Navisworks, Revit (BIM), Primavera P6, and ERP platforms.

Competencies

• Knowledge of civil/structural loads, concrete schedules, and builder’s work integrated with HVAC, electrical, plumbing, drainage, firefighting, and LV systems.
• Ability to resolve engineering clashes under pressure and align MEP subcontractors with project deadlines.
• Professional verbal and written English; able to represent the company in consultant and authority meetings.

Pay

• AED 20,000–25,000 per month.

Work location

• Work location is in person.