Senior MEP Manager - Museum Development

About the role

The Senior MEP Manager leads all Mechanical, Electrical and Public Health (MEP) engineering activities across the project lifecycle, from design development through testing, commissioning and handover. The role ensures compliance with codes, standards and regulations while working closely with the Project Director, consultants, contractors and authorities to deliver projects safely, within quality, budget and schedule targets. It is based in Dubai.

Key responsibilities

• Lead MEP activities from concept to handover, set the delivery strategy and advise senior project leadership on MEP matters.
• Review and approve design submissions, calculations and documentation, coordinate MEP with architecture and other disciplines, and support value engineering.
• Provide technical oversight of on-site MEP works, monitor contractor performance and resolve construction issues and interface risks.
• Coordinate MEP authority requirements and approvals, including inspections, and liaise with Dubai and UAE authorities.
• Coordinate fire protection, alarm and emergency systems with Civil Defense requirements and their testing and approval.
• Lead MEP contributions to sustainability and LEED requirements, including energy and water efficiency and renewable energy options.
• Provide leadership on MEP for museums and cultural buildings, including environmental conditions for exhibitions and specialist systems.
• Oversee HVAC and cooling plant, ensuring cooling capacity and resilience for critical spaces.
• Contribute to procurement, review contractor proposals, define MEP scope in contracts and manage specialist subcontractors.
• Lead testing, commissioning and handover, including O&M manuals and asset information.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Building Services Engineering or a related discipline.
• 20+ years of experience in major building and infrastructure projects, preferably in museums.
• Experience managing MEP delivery on large-scale, complex projects.
• Strong understanding of UAE regulations and energy efficiency requirements.

Required skills

• Strong leadership and project management skills.
• Excellent understanding of complex MEP systems.
• Experience with authority approvals and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.