Senior MEP Manager
Job Responsibilities
1. Design Management & Technical Review – Lead multidisciplinary MEP design reviews at all project stages. Perform in‑depth technical evaluation of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, ICT, ELV and medical gas systems. Review MEP layouts for constructability, maintainability, and operational efficiency. Validate compliance with healthcare engineering codes (HVAC – FGI, ASHRAE, HTM
03; medical gas – HTM
02‑01, NFPA
99; fire & life safety – NFPA
10,13,14,70,72,101; plumbing – IPC, Legionella prevention; electrical – redundancy, UPS, generators, emergency circuits). Coordinate MEP requirements with architectural zoning, patient flow, infection control pathways and clinical workflows.2. Healthcare Systems Integration – Ensure precise integration of critical room HVAC systems, medical gas pipelines, nurse call systems, BMS/SCADA, fire alarm, suppression systems, ELV, ICT, access control, CCTV, Wi‑Fi, emergency power, ICU HVAC pressure control, isolation room designs (AIIR, PE rooms). Oversee compliance with infection control engineering standards (ICRA), safety and facility planning standards.
3. Project Execution Site Oversight – Conduct routine site inspections to verify installation quality, coordination, and safety compliance. Review and approve material submittals, shop drawings, method statements, test and commissioning plans. Ensure sequencing of MEP works aligns with clinical operations, shutdowns and decanting plans. Monitor contractor progress, identify delays and recommend corrective actions.
4. Testing & Commissioning Handover – Lead full T&C of MEP systems including HVAC functional tests, pressure differentials for critical spaces, medical gas purity and alarm testing, electrical load tests, generator synchronization, fire alarm cause‑and‑effect checks. Supervise integrated systems testing and ensure complete documentation (as‑built, O&M manuals, warranties, asset registers).
5. Regulatory Compliance – Liaise with DHA, MoH, Civil Defense, Municipality and external consultants for approvals. Support authority submissions including MEP design NOC, medical gas review, civil defense inspections, environmental health inspections. Coordinate with medical planners, operators, biomedical teams and facility managers.
6. Cost & Risk Value Engineering – Review MEP BOQs, variation claims and cost breakdowns. Identify value engineering opportunities while maintaining healthcare compliance. Prepare technical risk registers, propose mitigation strategies, support CAPEX planning and procurement evaluations.
7. Project Governance Reporting – Prepare technical reports, design‑review logs, coordination minutes and progress dashboards. Advise project leadership on design changes, constraints and technical solutions, ensuring alignment with project schedules, quality standards and client expectations.
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering; 15+ years of MEP engineering experience, with at least 10 years in healthcare projects in the Middle East.
Strong background in consultancy, PMC or client‑side roles.
Solid understanding of healthcare codes: FGI, NFPA, HTM, ASHRAE, CBAHI, DHA/MoH guidelines.
Experience in new hospital builds, renovations, live‑facility upgrades and brownfield healthcare projects.
Proven expertise in managing contractors, consultants and third‑party vendors.
Expert knowledge of HVAC engineering, electrical systems, plumbing, fire protection and medical gas design.
Strong ability to lead coordination using AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks and BIM workflows.
Deep understanding of healthcare operations, infection control engineering and patient safety requirements.
Excellent problem‑solving and conflict‑resolution skills.
Strong documentation, reporting and presentation abilities.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight timelines.
Strong leadership and team coordination skills.
High attention to detail and quality assurance mindset.
Effective communication with clinical, technical and executive stakeholders.
Proactive, solutions‑oriented and able to work in fast‑paced environments.
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