Job Description

Job Purpose

Coordinate and govern the project's MEP technical delivery--design reviews, multi-discipline coordination, authority/consultant interfaces, document quality control, and value engineering--so that MEP designs, shop drawings, and submittals meet codes, authority requirements, and employer standards while supporting cost and schedule objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Design Review & Compliance (MEP): Ensure all Mechanical, Drainage, Plumbing, Fire Protection, Electrical, and ELV designs are reviewed/verified against applicable codes, authority regulations, and Employer Requirements; record non-conformities and drive closure. Authority & Stakeholder Liaison: Liaise effectively with Authorities, Clients, and Consultants for designs, documents, shop drawing approvals, and NOCs/permits; maintain trackers and escalate risks. Documentation Quality Control: Implement robust QC measures for all submissions to Authorities, Clients, Consultants, Vendors, and Subcontractors; enforce standard templates, checklists, and filing discipline. Value Engineering: Develop and propose MEP cost/time optimization options without compromising performance or compliance; maintain VE registers with quantified impacts and approvals. Site Technical Support: Provide timely technical guidance to site teams on constructability, MEP interfaces, and RFIs; review and sign off method statements and ITPs with QA/QC and Safety. Design/Coordination Meetings: Lead/participate in design review and coordination meetings with consultants, clients, and authorities; issue minutes, actions, and deadlines. Interdisciplinary Coordination: Coordinate between Architectural, Structural, and MEP disciplines to identify and resolve clashes and interface issues ahead of execution. Drawing Reviews: Review and approve MEP shop drawings, builders' work drawings, and as-built drawings prior to submission; ensure accuracy and completeness. Submittals & Approvals: Ensure timely preparation, submission, and approval of design/shop drawings and material submittals as per schedule/priority. Process & Tools: Develop and implement tools/systems (dashboards, registers, BIM clash workflows, submission calendars) to expedite workflows and enhance project efficiency. Change Control: Manage RFIs/VOs related to MEP; maintain change logs and align with Planning, Procurement, and QS for downstream impacts. Handover Readiness: Ensure redlines, O&M manuals, testing & commissioning records, and authority close-outs are complete and compliant.
Qualifications (Mandatory / Preferred)

Mandatory Education: B.E. in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering. Experience: 10-12 years in the UAE with a Construction/Main Contractor in MEP design coordination/technical management. Strong knowledge of UAE authority processes and codes/standards for MEP (mechanical ventilation, plumbing & drainage, civil defense/fire protection, electrical & ELV). Preferred exposure to ISO 9001/14001/45001 processes and formal document control systems.
Software/Tools (Familiarity; not mandatory to use)

MEP Calculation & Sizing: HAP, Duct Sizer, Pipe Sizer, Dialux, Manual calculations. Preferred exposure (coordination/document control): Revit MEP, Navisworks Manage, AutoCAD, BIM 360/ACC; Aconex / Asite / SharePoint. Reporting: Advanced Excel; Power BI dashboards (preferred).
Skills & Competencies

Strong technical comprehension across HVAC, plumbing & drainage, fire protection, electrical, and ELV; ability to challenge/validate designs and calculations. Authority interface management and approvals strategy (e.g., DM/Trakhees/DDA/ADDC/DEWA/SEWA/FEWA/Civil Defense, as applicable). Quality mindset with rigorous documentation discipline and attention to detail. Leadership, task delegation, coaching, and performance oversight of coordinators/draftsmen. Stakeholder management and negotiation with Clients/Consultants/Sub-contractors. Clear written and verbal communication; meeting facilitation and action tracking. Problem solving under time pressure; risk identification and mitigation; coordination in live construction environments.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: AED15,000.00 - AED18,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

Tell us about your experience working in the UAE construction industry, particularly with main contractors. How many years have you worked in MEP design coordination or technical management? Can you elaborate on your familiarity with UAE authority processes and codes/standards related to MEP systems (e.g., mechanical ventilation, plumbing, drainage, civil defense/fire protection, electrical & ELV)?
Education:

Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:

* MEP design coordination/technical management. : 6 years (Required)