Employment Type: Full-Time
Location: Middle East (Project-based or Regional Office)

Job Overview:
We are seeking a highly experienced and visionary MEP Design Director to lead the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) design strategy across major residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments. The successful candidate will drive innovation, sustainability, and technical excellence across all design phases, ensuring MEP systems are fully integrated, code-compliant, and aligned with project objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Strategy:

• Lead the strategic planning and delivery of MEP designs for large-scale development projects.

• Provide technical leadership and coordination among architects, structural engineers, and MEP consultants to ensure seamless design integration.

• Define MEP design objectives aligned with project timelines, budgets, and sustainability goals.

Design & Engineering Oversight:

• Review and manage consultant and contractor MEP design submissions for quality, compliance, and technical accuracy.

• Ensure MEP systems meet all regulatory codes, LEED/Estidama targets, and industry best practices.

• Implement value engineering strategies to optimize cost-efficiency without sacrificing performance.

Project Execution Support:

• Participate in technical design reviews, stakeholder meetings, and on-site inspections.

• Oversee installation, commissioning, and handover processes to ensure quality and performance standards are met.

• Troubleshoot and resolve design and implementation issues during construction.

Compliance & Risk Management:

• Ensure full compliance with local authority regulations, safety standards, and environmental guidelines.

• Identify, evaluate, and mitigate MEP-related risks throughout the project lifecycle.

Innovation & Sustainability:

• Champion smart building solutions, energy-efficient technologies, and sustainable design practices.

• Remain up to date on emerging MEP technologies, digital tools (including BIM), and global trends in building services engineering.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Building Services Engineering.

• Professional Engineering license or chartered status preferred.

• 10+ years of progressive experience in MEP design, including 5+ years in a leadership capacity on large-scale real estate or infrastructure projects.

• Extensive knowledge of international and GCC-based MEP codes and standards.

• Proven ability to manage multidisciplinary consultant and contractor teams.

• Strong stakeholder communication and coordination skills.

• Proficiency in BIM and other digital MEP design tools is highly advantageous.