Senior MEP Manager

Ohana Developments is seeking an experienced Senior MEP Manager to lead the Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) functions across complex, high-value real estate developments, including luxury residential and mixed-use projects.

The successful candidate will bring extensive experience in managing MEP systems throughout the project lifecycle, from design development and technical coordination through construction, testing, commissioning, and handover. This role requires a strong technical leader with substantial UAE market experience, the ability to manage multiple stakeholders, and a proven track record of delivering technically demanding projects to the highest standards of quality, safety, performance, and efficiency.

• Lead the overall MEP strategy, planning, design coordination, execution, and delivery across assigned development projects.
• Provide technical leadership on mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, fire protection, ELV, BMS, and other building services systems.
• Review and challenge MEP designs to ensure compliance with project requirements, applicable codes, authority regulations, and international best practices.
• Identify opportunities to improve system performance, energy efficiency, maintainability, and long-term operational reliability.
• Ensure MEP solutions align with the architectural vision, interior design intent, and premium quality expectations of luxury developments.

• Oversee MEP design development and coordination with consultants, architects, structural engineers, interior designers, and other project stakeholders.
• Review design drawings, specifications, calculations, technical submissions, and coordinated shop drawings.
• Identify and resolve design clashes, constructability issues, spatial constraints, and interface challenges before construction.
• Ensure effective coordination of MEP services within complex architectural features, premium finishes, high-end residences, and specialist building systems.
• Manage design changes, technical queries, value engineering proposals, and design optimization while protecting project quality and functionality.

• Oversee MEP installation and construction activities to ensure compliance with approved drawings, specifications, project schedules, and quality standards.
• Monitor progress against project milestones, identify critical path risks, and implement corrective measures where required.
• Coordinate with project directors, construction managers, consultants, main contractors, and specialist subcontractors to resolve technical and execution challenges.
• Ensure appropriate sequencing and integration of MEP works with civil, structural, architectural, and interior fit-out activities.
• Conduct regular site inspections and technical reviews to monitor workmanship, installation quality, and compliance with approved standards.

• Establish and enforce MEP quality assurance and quality control requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
• Oversee inspection and testing plans, material approvals, method statements, and installation procedures.
• Lead testing, adjusting, balancing, commissioning, integrated systems testing, and final acceptance of building services.
• Ensure all MEP systems are fully operational, properly documented, and ready for handover.
• Drive the timely closure of defects, snagging items, and outstanding technical issues before project completion.

• Review MEP budgets, cost plans, tender documents, contractor proposals, and subcontractor submissions.
• Monitor variations, claims, procurement risks, and potential cost overruns…