MEP Manager

Overview

Mep Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the MEP department across all Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing disciplines.
• Establish departmental objectives, standards, and performance expectations.
• Mentor, develop, and support the professional growth of engineering team members.
• Promote a collaborative, accountable, and high-performance culture.
• Ensure adequate resource planning and allocation to support project requirements.
• Oversee the development and review of MEP designs to ensure technical accuracy, functionality, and compliance with project requirements.
• Ensure integration and coordination between mechanical, electrical, plumbing, architectural, structural, and interior design disciplines.
• Review engineering calculations, drawings, specifications, and technical submissions.
• Ensure compliance with relevant authority requirements, international standards, and industry best practices.
• Provide technical leadership throughout all stages of design and construction.
• Coordinate with project managers, architects, interior designers, structural engineers, and site teams to ensure seamless project execution.
• Resolve technical challenges and provide practical engineering solutions.
• Monitor project progress and ensure timely delivery of MEP design packages and site support activities.
• Support smooth project handovers and close-out activities.
• Establish and maintain quality standards for all MEP deliverables.
• Ensure compliance with local authority regulations, codes, and international engineering standards.
• Review and approve technical documents, shop drawings, and material submissions.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks to ensure project success.
• Promote continuous improvement and best practices across the department.
• Work closely with senior management to align engineering activities with business priorities.
• Collaborate with architecture, interior design, structural, project management, and construction teams to ensure integrated project delivery.
• Coordinate with external consultants, contractors, suppliers, and authorities when required.
• Support business development initiatives by providing technical expertise and input during proposal and tender stages.
• Participate in approved marketing and social media content, including short-form videos and behind-the-scenes project features.
• Coordinate with Marketing to support content showcasing projects, design concepts, site progress, and design processes.
• Represent the company professionally across all digital content in line with brand guidelines and corporate standards.
• Contribute ideas that highlight design expertise, innovation, and project storytelling.
• Plan manpower requirements and support recruitment activities for the MEP department.
• Define KPIs and performance objectives for team members.
• Monitor workload distribution and departmental efficiency.
• Conduct performance reviews and support the development of training plans.
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous learning, and technical excellence.
• Stay current with industry developments, emerging technologies, and best practices.
• Promote innovation and the adoption of efficient engineering solutions.
• Drive improvements in design processes, standards, and workflows.
• Encourage collaboration and knowledge sharing across engineering disciplines.
• Support commercial and technical proposals, tenders, and project pursuits.
• Provide technical input during value engineering exercises.
• Assist in evaluating project risks and opportunities.
• Ensure engineering solutions are aligned with project budgets and commercial objectives.
• Support project teams in achieving successful delivery and client satisfaction.
• Represent Imperium Group professionally in all internal and external interactions.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, contractors, suppliers, and authorities.
• Uphold the company's values, standards, and commitment to excellence.
• Contribute to strengthening Imperium Group's reputation within the design and construction industry.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing engineering within the design and construction industry.
• Proven experience leading multidisciplinary MEP teams and managing department operations.
• Strong background in high-end residential, commercial, hospitality, and mixed-use developments.
• Experience working within design consultancies and design-and-build environments is highly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate with multiple disciplines and manage complex projects.
• Thorough understanding of local authority requirements and engineering standards within the UAE.
• Proven track record of delivering technically sound and commercially viable engineering solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate professionally with clients and stakeholders
• Thorough understanding of UAE authority requirements and international codes
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, BIM workflows, and engineering software.
• Strong commercial awareness and value engineering capabilities.
• Ability to mentor and develop engineering talent.