MEP Construction Manager
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About the Role
Ignite Search & Selection is recruiting an MEP Construction Manager for a Tier 1 MEP contractor in Dubai. The role involves leading on-site MEP construction activities, managing project teams, subcontractors, and suppliers, and ensuring works are completed safely, on programme, and within budget.
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Responsibilities
- Lead all on site MEP construction activities
- Manage project teams, subcontractors and suppliers to ensure successful project delivery
- Ensure works are completed safely, on programme and within budget
- Coordinate with client, consultant and main contractor to resolve technical and construction issues
- Oversee quality assurance, inspections and compliance with project specifications
- Drive productivity and ensure highest standards of health & safety
- Support project planning, procurement and commissioning activities
Requirements
- Degree or Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
- Minimum 10 years' experience delivering large scale MEP projects
- Previous experience working for a recognised MEP contractor is essential
- Proven track record as an MEP Construction Manager on major building projects
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Experience managing multidisciplinary site teams
- UAE or GCC experience is highly desirable
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Role Overview
- Ignite Search & Selection is recruiting on behalf of a leading Tier 1 MEP contractor in the UAE for an experienced MEP Construction Manager to join their Dubai team.
- Opportunity to work on prestigious and technically challenging projects, delivering complex MEP installations from construction through to testing, commissioning and handover.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead all on site MEP construction activities.
- Manage project teams, subcontractors and suppliers to ensure successful project delivery.
- Ensure works are completed safely, on programme and within budget.
- Coordinate with client, consultant and main contractor to resolve technical and construction issues.
- Oversee quality assurance, inspections and compliance with project specifications.
- Drive productivity and ensure highest standards of health & safety.
- Support project planning, procurement and commissioning activities.
Requirements
- Degree or Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
- Minimum 10 years' experience delivering large scale MEP projects.
- Previous experience working for a recognised MEP contractor is essential.
- Proven track record as an MEP Construction Manager on major building projects.
- Strong leadership and communication skills.
- Experience managing multidisciplinary site teams.
- UAE or GCC experience is highly desirable.
What's on Offer
- Join one of the Middle East's most respected Tier 1 MEP contractors.
- Work on landmark, high value construction projects.
- Excellent tax free salary and benefits package.
- Long term career progression with a stable and growing business.
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