Senior Manager: Technical MEP

Overview

1. Client Representation & Governance (Integrated Office)

• Act as the primary technical MEP focal point within the integrated client office for transportation/rail projects.
• Represent the client in design reviews, technical workshops, progress meetings, and risk forums with consultants, contractors, independent reviewers, and authorities.
• Interpret, communicate, and safeguard employer s requirements and technical standards for MEP; ensure they are embedded in contracts, designs, and deliverables.
• Provide independent, objective advice and recommendations to client leadership on MEP technical issues, risks, and impacts on scope, time, cost, and safety.

2. MEP Design Management & Technical Assurance

• Manage and oversee the MEP design lifecycle (concept, preliminary, detailed design, IFC for: Stations (mechanical, electrical, public health, fire & life safety, vertical transportation, ELV/BMS/SCADA) Depots, workshops, and stabling facilities Tunnels and underground structures (ventilation, smoke control, tunnel services) Line wide systems (LV/MV distribution, emergency power, lighting, drainage, pump stations, technical rooms)
• Review and challenge MEP design reports, drawings, BIM models, calculations, and specifications for compliance with: Employer s requirements and performance criteria Local codes, authority requirements, civil defense and fire regulations Relevant international standards
• Chair or lead multi discipline design reviews and value engineering workshops to ensure solutions are safe, efficient, maintainable, and cost effective.
• Ensure requirements management and traceability for MEP and life safety systems from capture through verification and close out.
• Oversee implementation of the project s technical assurance framework for MEP, including formal verification and independent technical checks.
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• Interfaces with Civil, Architecture, Rail Systems & Operations
• Coordinate MEP interfaces with: Architecture and civil/structural works (plant spaces, shafts, penetrations, loadings, access/egress) Rail systems (signalling, telecoms, traction power, screen doors, fare collection, security systems) Track, rolling stock, depot equipment, and line side equipment Operations and maintenance requirements (access, redundancy, maintenance regimes, reliability)
• Manage interface registers for MEP related issues and drive early resolution to avoid clashes and late design changes.
• Ensure MEP design accommodates operational scenarios (normal, degraded, emergency), particularly for fire & life safety and tunnel ventilation.

4. Safety, Engineering & Compliance (Non Operational)

• Embed safety by design principles in all MEP solutions, with a particular focus on: Fire detection, alarm, protection, and smoke control systems Emergency lighting, power, and evacuation support systems Ventilation and environmental control for stations, tunnels, and technical spaces
• Review and monitor MEP contributions to RAMS , safety cases, hazard logs, and risk assessments.
• Coordinate with Engineering & Safety, independent safety assessors (ISA) , and regulators where MEP systems influence passenger and system safety.
• Ensure all MEP systems meet authority and civil defense requirements; track approvals, NOCs, and certifications against program milestones.

5. Design Build Coordination & Construction Support

• From a PMC perspective, ensure MEP designs are aligned with construction methodologies and sequencing; flag constructability and access issues early.
• Review contractors MEP construction methods, installation strategies, and temporary works (e.g., temporary ventilation, power, fire systems) for technical robustness and safety.
• Support the client in evaluating and approving MEP related design changes, technical deviations, and value engineering proposals.
• Provide senior technical input on MEP RFIs, non conformance reports, and site technical queries, coordinating with designers and contractors for timely resolutions.
• Oversee quality of as built MEP documentation and ensure alignment with approved designs and technical requirements.

6. Testing, Commissioning & Handover (Technical Oversight)

• Review and comment on MEP testing and commissioning strategies, plans, and integrated test procedures (including station and tunnel integrated systems testing).
• Monitor execution of MEP factory acceptance tests, site acceptance tests, functional tests, and integrated system tests via reports and selective site attendance.
• Assess test results, non conformances, and defect trends; ensure robust remediation and re testing strategies.
• Coordinate with Operations & Maintenance teams to ensure MEP systems are operable, maintainable, and aligned with long term asset strategies at handover.
• Verify completeness and quality of O&M manuals, training materials, asset registers, and handover deliverables for all MEP systems.