MEP Design Manager
MEP Design Manager
Location: Dubai, UAE
Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent
Salary: AED 25,000 per month, negotiable
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced MEP Design Manager to lead and oversee multidisciplinary MEP design activities for major and complex building projects in the UAE.
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing design teams, ensuring technical quality and compliance, coordinating with multiple disciplines and stakeholders, and providing technical leadership throughout the project lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage multidisciplinary MEP design teams, resources, and technical delivery.
- Review and approve MEP designs, calculations, drawings, specifications, and technical submissions.
- Ensure all designs comply with UAE codes, regulations, standards, and authority requirements.
- Coordinate MEP design with Architectural, Structural, BIM, and other project disciplines.
- Manage design programs, deliverables, quality, and overall technical performance.
- Lead technical coordination with clients, developers, contractors, consultants, and relevant authorities.
- Provide technical support during construction, including reviewing shop drawings, RFIs, technical queries, and design changes.
- Support value engineering, tendering, technical proposals, and business development activities.
- Mentor and develop engineering teams while maintaining high standards of quality, accountability, and technical excellence.
- Oversee testing, commissioning, snagging, handover, and project closeout activities.
Candidate Requirements
- 15+ years of professional MEP design experience, with at least 5 years in a managerial/senior leadership role.
- Strong UAE experience, preferably with a leading engineering consultancy.
- Proven experience delivering major high-rise residential, luxury hospitality, mixed-use, or other complex building projects.
- Strong consultancy-side MEP design management experience.
- Excellent knowledge of UAE building codes, regulations, authority requirements, and approval procedures.
- Strong understanding of MEP design, multidisciplinary coordination, BIM, and construction practices.
- Proficiency in Revit MEP, AutoCAD, and relevant MEP design software.
- Strong leadership, communication, coordination, problem-solving, and client-management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and technical deliverables effectively.
- Valid Dubai Municipality Unlimited Engineer License is mandatory.
- Candidates currently based in Dubai/UAE are strongly preferred.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary: AED 25,000/month, negotiable depending on experience and suitability.
- Health insurance.
- UAE residence visa.
- 3-month probation period.
Reporting To
- Head of Construction
- Technical Director
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will be a senior MEP design professional with strong UAE consultancy experience, proven leadership capabilities, and a track record of successfully delivering technically complex building projects. Strong knowledge of Dubai authority requirements and an active Dubai Municipality Unlimited Engineer License are essential.
To apply: Please share your updated CV highlighting your UAE experience, major projects handled, current location, notice period, and Dubai Municipality license status. careers@nexuspeople.ae 050-1062368