Associate Director - MEP
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About the Role
Fletcher Piccolo Associates is hiring an Associate Director - MEP for a leading Real Estate Developer specializing in large-scale hospitality projects in Dubai. The role involves leading all MEP matters, overseeing design, tender process, value engineering, and ensuring compliance with standards.
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Responsibilities
- Oversee MEP, sustainability, and energy efficiency across projects to enhance lifecycle performance and minimise environmental impact.
- Review and refine MEP designs in coordination with teams, contractors, and consultants to ensure systems are cost effective, efficient, and aligned with project objectives.
- Lead the tender process for MEP packages, including subcontractor coordination, quantity take offs, and negotiations to secure optimal value within budget.
- Conduct Value Engineering and integrate lessons learned to improve design performance, reduce costs, and inform future project planning.
- Ensure RFPs are clear and comprehensive, facilitating accurate consultant responses and successful project delivery.
- Approve MEP designs at key stages to ensure compliance with standards, safety, and functionality.
- Evaluate and recommend qualified MEP consultants, contractors, and suppliers to mitigate project risks.
- Collaborate across disciplines to align MEP with overall project delivery.
- Drive departmental plans, process improvements, and quality controls to support efficient, compliant execution.
- Liaise with local authorities to manage NOC processes and resolve site issues to maintain progress.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Electronics Engineering
- 18+ years of experience, including 4+ years working with a Tier 1 Developer or Consultant
- Current UAE experience (2 years)
- 5+ years of experience in MEP project management
- Proven track record delivering MEP projects from start to handover
- Strong technical knowledge of MEP systems and project delivery
- Excellent stakeholder management skills
- Excellent communication skills
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Overview
- Our client is a leading Real Estate Developer specialising in large scale hospitality projects.
- The Associate Director – MEP will be responsible for leading all MEP matters on hospitality projects across Dubai.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee MEP, sustainability, and energy efficiency across projects to enhance lifecycle performance and minimise environmental impact.
- Review and refine MEP designs in coordination with teams, contractors, and consultants to ensure systems are cost effective, efficient, and aligned with project objectives.
- Lead the tender process for MEP packages, including subcontractor coordination, quantity take offs, and negotiations to secure optimal value within budget.
- Conduct Value Engineering and integrate lessons learned to improve design performance, reduce costs, and inform future project planning.
- Ensure RFPs are clear and comprehensive, facilitating accurate consultant responses and successful project delivery.
- Approve MEP designs at key stages to ensure compliance with standards, safety, and functionality.
- Evaluate and recommend qualified MEP consultants, contractors, and suppliers to mitigate project risks.
- Collaborate across disciplines to align MEP with overall project delivery.
- Drive departmental plans, process improvements, and quality controls to support efficient, compliant execution.
- Liaise with local authorities to manage NOC processes and resolve site issues to maintain progress.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Electronics Engineering
- 18+ years of experience, including 4+ years working with a Tier 1 Developer or Consultant
- Current UAE experience (2 years)
- 5+ years of experience in MEP project management
- Proven track record delivering MEP projects from start to handover of projects
- Strong technical knowledge of MEP systems and project delivery
- Excellent stakeholder management skills
- Excellent communication skills
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