Sr. MEP Design Manager

Job Description:

Role:
Leadership and Management
• Lead and manage the MEP design team in Bangalore (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and
Firefighting disciplines.
• Oversee team workload, performance, mentoring, and professional development.
• Ensure timely delivery of design packages as per Dubai office requirements and project schedules.
• Review and approve MEP design deliverables before submission.
• Foster a collaborative working relationship with Dubai-based departments.
Design & Technical Coordination
• Ensure MEP designs comply with UAE authority regulations (DEWA, DDA, RTA, DM, DCD, etc.).
• Supervise the preparation of concepts, schematic, design development, and construction drawings.
• Validate technical adequacy, design calculations, equipment selection, and material specifications.
• Integrate MEP systems with architectural and structural design intent.
• Lead design coordination meetings and resolve interdisciplinary clashes.
Project Management & Delivery
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously from concept to IFC (Issued for Construction) stage.
• Establish project design schedules, monitor progress, and maintain quality control.
• Coordinate directly with the Dubai office for project milestones, design updates, and technical
clarifications.
• Support the Dubai project management team in client presentations, design reviews, and value
engineering exercises.
• Assist in tendering, BOQ preparation, and technical evaluation of MEP systems.
Quality & Standards
• Follow company design standards, templates, and QA/QC procedures.
• Ensure all designs adhere to international and UAE codes (ASHRAE, SMACNA, ISHRAE, NFPA, IPC
and IFC).
• Conduct internal audits and peer reviews to maintain design excellence.
• Promote sustainability and energy-efficient design practices in line with UAE Green Building
standards.
Communication & Coordination
• Act as the main communication link between the Bangalore MEP team and the Dubai head office.
• Prepare weekly progress reports, identify risks/delays, and recommend corrective actions.
• Represent the MEP department in coordination calls, design workshops, and management meetings.

Qualifications and Experience
• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
• Overall, 25 years’ experience with a minimum of 10 years of MEP design experience, with at least 5 years
in a managerial or leadership role.
• Strong understanding of UAE construction codes, standards, and authority
• Technical Expertise:
✓ HVAC design, load calculations, ducting and piping layouts.
✓ Electrical design (low voltage, lighting, power, and ELV systems).
✓ Plumbing, drainage, and fire protection system design.
✓ Expert in Revit MEP and AutoCAD proficiency (mandatory).
• Familiarity with Green Building regulations and authority approval processes.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and project coordination skills.
• UAE Experience is a major consideration

Perks & Benefits: 
5 Days Working