Associate​/Associate Director – MEP; Data Centres

Job Description

• Serve as the single point of contact for all technical aspects of assigned data center projects, leading client discussions and negotiating technical scopes.
• Lead and approve concept, schematic, and detailed designs across electrical and mechanical disciplines, including UPS, generators, switch gear, HVAC, cooling, public health systems, Building Management Systems, fire protection and fire/life safety.
• Develop and standardize scalable, repeatable data center solutions to drive consistency and efficiencies across UAE and KSA.
• Conduct site assessments, capacity planning, and feasibility studies aligned with Uptime Institute Tier requirements.
• Ensure compliance with international standards (Uptime Institute, TIA-942, NFPA, ASHRAE) and local regulations.
• Mentor and coach engineering teams, drive knowledge transfer, and capture lessons learned for continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with the supervision team and other stakeholders to control costs, manage vendors, and mitigate technical risks.
• Drive business growth by contributing to technical proposals, client presentations, and by identifying opportunities for service enhancements.
• Champion Engineering Standards – Lead cross-regional collaboration to ensure consistency, innovation, and technical excellence in design methodologies and delivery practices across all data center projects.
• Cultivate Strategic Technical Partnerships – Serve as a senior liaison among internal engineering teams, regional centers of excellence, external consultants, construction leads, and key stakeholders to align technical vision and drive successful execution.
• Oversee End-to-End Engineering Lifecycle – Direct all phases of engineering and design, including site feasibility analysis, conceptual development, basis of design formulation, scope definition, and construction documentation, ensuring alignment with business objectives and performance targets.
• Provide Visionary Project Leadership – Act as the technical authority across engineering initiatives, accountable for team outcomes related to design integrity, budget adherence, schedule management, and stakeholder coordination.
• Stay Ahead of Industry Evolution – Maintain active engagement with the global data center engineering community to identify emerging technologies, evolving standards, and best practices that can be leveraged for continuous improvement.
• Demonstrate Mastery in CSA & MEP Disciplines – Bring expert-level knowledge in civil, structural, architectural (CSA) and mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP) systems, with a proven track record of delivering complex, mission- critical infrastructure.
• Apply Advanced Engineering Analysis Tools – Utilize sophisticated modeling and simulation platforms such as ETAP, 6
  
  Sigma CFD, Amp Calc, and other analytical tools to validate design decisions and optimize system performance.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Building Services Engineering.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in planning, designing, and delivering large-scale data centers, including multiple Uptime Tier III/IV projects.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and coordinate stakeholders in complex, matrixed environments.
• Professional certifications such as Uptime Tier Certified Professional, PMP, LEED AP, or BICSI RCDD are highly desirable.
• In-depth knowledge of MV/LV power distribution, UPS, emergency generators, CRAC units, economizers, chilled-water systems, VFDs, fire detection/suppression, BMS, and DCIM platforms.
• Strong understanding of latest Data Centre system trends and technologies such as liquid-cooling are highly desirable.
• Preferred experience with fast track design/build projects and/or multiple significant upgrade projects for large-scale technical operations or large-scale compute farms.
• Familiarity with local and international codes and standards, including NEC, IEC, ISO 50001, ISO 27001, PDPL, and ESMA.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Building Services Engineering.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in planning, designing, and delivering large-scale data centers, including multiple Uptime…