MEP Manager

Location and Availability: Ras Laffan,

• Preference will be given to candidates who are currently available in the UAE for face-to-face interviews with the client.
• Candidates should be available to join within a reasonable timeframe, subject to notice period requirements.

We are seeking an experienced MEP Manager to lead the Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing (MEP), Fire Protection, and ELV systems delivery across large-scale building construction projects. The role covers full project lifecycle management from design coordination through execution, testing, commissioning, and final handover.

As MEP Manager, you will play a central role in driving the delivery of critical building systems across major construction projects. This role is suited to a leader who can bring together engineering, site execution, commissioning, and stakeholder coordination to help ensure quality, progress, and successful project outcomes across complex developments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all MEP works including Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Fire Protection, and ELV systems from engineering through commissioning and handover.
• Oversee MEP design coordination, shop drawings, material submittals, and technical approvals.
• Manage subcontractors, suppliers, and site teams to ensure timely and quality project delivery.
• Coordinate closely with civil, architectural, and structural teams to ensure integrated project execution.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, authority regulations, and international standards.
• Manage testing & commissioning activities, system validation, and final inspections.
• Liaise with consultants, clients, and regulatory authorities for approvals and inspections.
• Monitor project progress, resolve technical issues, and implement corrective actions when required.
• Ensure adherence to health, safety, and quality standards across all MEP activities.
• Prepare progress reports, technical documentation, and project close-out reports.

Requirements

• Minimum 15 years of experience in MEP construction.
• Proven experience in large-scale building construction projects, including residential, accommodation, mixed-use, institutional, or similar developments.
• Successful delivery of projects of comparable scale and complexity.
• Experience leading MEP delivery on large residential, accommodation, commercial, or mixed-use developments.
• Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Currently based in Qatar or another GCC country, with GCC experience accepted in lieu of Qatar experience.
• Strong knowledge of testing, commissioning, and authority approvals.
• Strong leadership, coordination, and stakeholder management skills, including experience coordinating with project stakeholders and leading cross-functional MEP delivery.
• Valid MMUP/UPDA registration where applicable.
• Fluent in written and verbal English.
• Familiarity with QatarEnergy, major clients, consultants, and local authority requirements is preferred.