Design Manager - MEP

Design Manager – MEP

Want to help deliver the building systems behind a world‑class luxury development in Riyadh? Your experience managing MEP design on complex projects might make you our new Design Manager – MEP. Here, expect the exceptional. This role will be central to ensuring that MEP systems are coordinated, efficient, buildable and aligned with the performance expectations of a major luxury project.

• Manage MEP design development across all project phases, ensuring alignment with project brief, programme and budget.
• Coordinate mechanical, electrical, plumbing, ELV and specialist systems design deliverables.
• Review consultant submissions for completeness, compliance, coordination and technical quality.
• Lead coordination with architectural, structural, interior design and infrastructure teams to resolve clashes and interface issues.
• Support technical design reviews, workshops and design gateway approvals.
• Track design risks, RFIs, change requests and technical issues to closure.
• Participate in value engineering and design optimisation exercises focused on efficiency, maintainability and luxury user experience.
• Support the preparation of scopes, RFPs and technical evaluations for consultants and specialist suppliers.
• Monitor deliverable programmes and consultant performance.
• Provide regular progress reporting to project leadership and stakeholders.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Proven MEP design management experience on major high‑end developments.
• Strong knowledge of building services coordination and multidisciplinary design processes.
• Good understanding of technical standards, authority requirements and construction interfaces.
• Experience in BIM coordination and digital design environments is preferred.
• Strong organisational, reporting and communication skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and maintain focus on quality and delivery.
• Middle East experience, ideally on luxury or large‑scale projects, is preferred.

• A key role on a signature luxury project in Riyadh.
• Exposure to technically challenging, design‑led and high‑profile project work.
• An attractive salary and benefits package.
• A professional environment focused on excellence, collaboration and delivery.