[ref. a95308317] MEP Project Director - Dubai
Job description / Role
Employment: Full TimePosition Title: MEP Project Director
Location: Dubai, UAE
Industry: Construction / Engineering
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Reports To: Executive Management
Position Overview:
A leading developer-backed construction firm in Dubai is seeking a dynamic and experienced MEP Project Director to lead and deliver complex, large-scale projects across residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments. This is a senior leadership role responsible for managing all Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) aspects across the full project lifecycle—from planning and design to execution, commissioning, and handover.
You will play a pivotal role in ensuring engineering excellence, cost control, timely delivery, and quality compliance while leading multi-disciplinary teams and coordinating with stakeholders, consultants, and contractors.
Key Responsibilities:- Provide strategic leadership and technical oversight for all MEP systems across assigned projects.
- Manage the complete MEP scope (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, ELV, etc.) throughout design, procurement, execution, and commissioning.
- Collaborate with design consultants and architects to review and approve MEP design proposals and value engineering solutions.
- Drive project execution in alignment with cost, quality, and time targets, ensuring regulatory and safety compliance.
- Lead cross-functional teams including project managers, engineers, subcontractors, and consultants.
- Review technical submittals, RFIs, drawings, and material specifications to ensure compliance with project requirements.
- Optimize project scheduling, resources, and logistics to maintain operational efficiency.
- Serve as a key point of contact for clients, government authorities, and internal stakeholders.
- Conduct regular site inspections and audits to monitor progress, safety, and quality.
- Mitigate project risks through proactive planning, forecasting, and problem-solving.
- Prepare and present progress reports to executive leadership.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (Master’s preferred).
- Minimum 18–20 years of experience in the MEP sector, with at least 5–7 years in a senior project leadership capacity in the GCC.
- Proven track record of delivering complex MEP packages on high-value projects (AED 500M+), ideally within Tier 1 contractors or developer-led projects.
- Deep knowledge of international and UAE building codes, standards, and authority regulations (Dubai Municipality, DEWA, Civil Defense, etc.).
- Strong commercial acumen and experience with contract management (FIDIC, etc.).
- Excellent leadership, negotiation, and communication skills with a solution-oriented mindset.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.
- Strategic thinking and planning
- Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management
- Conflict resolution and decision-making under pressure
- Quality, cost, and time management
- Proficiency in MS Project, AutoCAD, BIM tools, and other MEP-related software
- Executive-level role with significant influence over flagship projects
- Opportunity to work with a forward-thinking developer and multidisciplinary team
- Competitive tax-free salary and performance-based incentives
- Long-term career progression in one of Dubai’s most prominent construction entities
This role is ideal for senior professionals looking to take a hands-on leadership role in Dubai’s ever-evolving construction sector. If you’re ready to drive high-impact MEP delivery in a high-performance environment, we’d like to hear from you.
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