Senior MEP Manager Jobs in Dubai, UAE | Real Estate & Museum Development.

Al-Futtaim Real Estate is seeking an experienced Senior MEP Manager to lead Mechanical, Electrical and Public Health (MEP) engineering activities for a major real estate and museum development project in Dubai, UAE.

This senior-level engineering position is suitable for professionals with extensive experience in managing complex building projects, MEP design coordination, construction supervision, authority approvals, testing and commissioning.

The successful candidate will oversee the complete MEP project lifecycle, from initial design development and technical planning to installation, commissioning and final handover. The role requires close coordination with project directors, consultants, contractors, specialist suppliers and government authorities to ensure that all engineering systems meet project specifications, regulatory requirements, quality standards and delivery timelines.

A key responsibility will be ensuring that building services, HVAC systems, fire protection, environmental controls and specialist museum systems are integrated effectively to support the project’s operational requirements.

Key Responsibilities

1. MEP Project Management and Technical Leadership

• Lead all Mechanical, Electrical and Public Health engineering activities throughout the project lifecycle.

• Develop and implement the overall MEP project delivery strategy.

• Provide technical guidance and leadership to engineering teams, consultants and contractors.

• Ensure MEP requirements are incorporated into the project from the early design and development stages.

• Coordinate engineering activities to achieve project quality, budget and programme objectives.

• Identify potential technical, commercial, scheduling and interface risks and implement appropriate mitigation measures.

• Provide regular technical updates and recommendations to the Project Director and senior management.

2. MEP Design Management and Coordination

• Review MEP engineering designs to ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards and project specifications.

• Coordinate mechanical, electrical and public health systems with architectural, structural and other engineering disciplines.

• Review design drawings, engineering calculations, technical reports and contractor submissions.

• Ensure proposed MEP solutions are practical, efficient and suitable for the project’s operational requirements.

• Support value engineering initiatives to improve system performance and optimise project costs.

• Identify and resolve design conflicts before construction activities begin.

• Ensure all engineering designs are properly integrated into the overall building development.

3. Construction Management and Site Supervision

• Oversee MEP construction activities and provide technical direction throughout project execution.

• Monitor contractor performance and ensure compliance with approved drawings and technical specifications.

• Coordinate MEP installation activities with civil, structural and architectural construction works.

• Review construction methodologies, material submissions and technical documentation.

• Monitor installation quality and ensure compliance with project requirements.

• Identify construction challenges, technical discrepancies and coordination issues.

• Work with contractors and consultants to resolve engineering problems and minimise project delays.

4. UAE Authority Approvals and Regulatory Compliance

• Coordinate MEP approval requirements with relevant Dubai and UAE government authorities.

• Ensure engineering designs and installations comply with applicable UAE regulations and international standards.

• Manage authority submissions, technical documentation and approval procedures.

• Coordinate authority inspections and ensure timely completion of approval processes.

• Review and address technical comments received from regulatory authorities.

• Maintain effective communication with relevant government departments and approval bodies.

5. Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems

• Oversee the coordination of fire protection, fire alarm and emergency systems within the MEP design.

• Ensure compliance with applicable fire safety strategies and UAE Civil Defence requirements.

• Coordinate fire safety engineering activities with specialist consultants and contractors.

• Monitor installation, testing and commissioning of fire protection systems.

• Coordinate inspections and obtain the necessary fire safety approvals.

• Ensure all Civil Defence comments and technical observations are resolved promptly.

6. Sustainability and Energy Efficiency

• Lead MEP engineering activities that support the project’s sustainability objectives and LEED requirements.

• Identify opportunities to improve energy efficiency and reduce water consumption.

• Review the performance and efficiency of major building engineering systems.

• Coordinate sustainable engineering solutions across the development.

• Evaluate opportunities for renewable energy integration and smart building technologies.

• Support the implementation of energy-efficient mechanical, electrical and building services systems.

7. Museum and Specialist Building Systems

• Manage MEP engineering requirements for museum developments, cultural buildings and exhibition spaces.

• Coordinate environmental control requirements for galleries, exhibitions and specialist collection areas.

• Work closely with curators, museum specialists and specialist engineering consultants.

• Ensure appropriate temperature, humidity and environmental conditions are maintained in exhibition spaces.

• Coordinate specialist systems with the building’s main MEP infrastructure.

• Ensure engineering solutions support the preservation, protection and operational requirements of museum collections.

8. HVAC and Cooling Plant Management

• Provide technical oversight of HVAC systems and central cooling plant installations.

• Ensure cooling capacity and system performance meet the project’s operational requirements.

• Coordinate HVAC designs with architectural layouts and museum exhibition requirements.

• Review mechanical equipment specifications and system performance.

• Ensure HVAC systems provide reliable environmental control in critical areas.

• Monitor system resilience, energy efficiency and long-term maintainability.

9. Procurement and Contract Management

• Provide technical MEP input into project procurement strategies.

• Review contractor and specialist supplier proposals for technical compliance.

• Evaluate MEP scope requirements, variations and proposed engineering changes.

• Define technical responsibilities and MEP deliverables within project contracts.

• Coordinate procurement activities for major mechanical and electrical equipment.

• Manage specialist MEP subcontractors and monitor their contractual performance.

• Support commercial evaluations and technical assessments during the procurement process.

10. Testing, Commissioning and Project Handover

• Develop and lead the overall MEP testing, commissioning and handover strategy.

• Ensure commissioning activities are incorporated into the main project programme.

• Review commissioning plans, procedures and technical documentation.

• Coordinate integrated systems testing across mechanical, electrical, fire safety and specialist building systems.

• Monitor commissioning activities to verify system performance and compliance.

• Oversee the preparation of operation and maintenance (O&M) manuals.

• Ensure complete asset documentation and engineering records are prepared for final handover.

11. Risk, Quality and Programme Management

• Identify and manage engineering risks and opportunities throughout the project.

• Maintain an MEP risk and opportunity register and monitor corrective actions.

• Support project scheduling and implement measures to minimise construction delays.

• Ensure all MEP installations meet approved quality standards and project specifications.

• Monitor procurement schedules and delivery of critical MEP equipment.

• Coordinate with project management teams to resolve technical and programme-related challenges.

• Ensure engineering activities are delivered safely and efficiently.

Required Skills and Competencies

Candidates applying for Senior MEP Manager jobs in Dubai should possess the following skills and technical capabilities:

• Strong leadership and project management abilities.

• Extensive knowledge of Mechanical, Electrical and Public Health engineering systems.

• Expertise in MEP design management and multidisciplinary coordination.

• Experience managing large-scale construction and real estate development projects.

• Strong understanding of HVAC systems, cooling plants and building environmental controls.

• Knowledge of fire protection systems and Civil Defence approval requirements.

• Familiarity with UAE building regulations, engineering codes and authority approval procedures.

• Experience with museum, cultural building or specialist exhibition projects is an advantage.

• Knowledge of sustainability standards, LEED requirements and energy-efficient building solutions.

• Strong procurement, contract administration and subcontractor management skills.

• Excellent stakeholder communication and coordination abilities.

• Strong problem-solving, technical evaluation and risk management capabilities.

Educational Qualifications and Experience

To qualify for this Senior MEP Manager opportunity at Al-Futtaim Real Estate, candidates should meet the following requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or a related discipline.

• More than 20 years of relevant professional experience in major building, construction or infrastructure projects.

• Extensive experience managing MEP engineering delivery on large-scale and technically complex developments.

• Proven ability to manage MEP design, construction, installation, testing and commissioning activities.

• Strong knowledge of UAE engineering regulations, building codes and authority approval procedures.

• Experience working with multidisciplinary project teams, consultants and specialist contractors.

• Previous experience in museum, cultural or exhibition development projects is highly desirable.

About Al-Futtaim Real Estate

Al-Futtaim Real Estate is part of the Al-Futtaim Group and is one of the region’s established private real estate developers and asset management businesses. With more than six decades of industry experience, the company develops, manages and invests in a diversified portfolio of real estate assets across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA).

Its business portfolio includes residential communities, commercial properties, shopping malls, hospitality, healthcare, infrastructure and educational developments.

Some of its flagship mixed-use developments include Dubai Festival City in the UAE and Cairo Festival City in Egypt.

Al-Futtaim Real Estate also operates Al-Futtaim Contracting, an integrated construction and engineering business with operations across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Egypt.

With more than 50 years of experience in construction, engineering, technology and facilities management, the business delivers solutions for major developments across the region.

Joining Al-Futtaim Real Estate provides an opportunity to contribute to complex development projects while working with experienced engineering, construction and property management professionals.

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