MEP Design Manager – Data Centres
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About the Role
Egis is seeking an MEP Design Manager to lead data centre design delivery across the UAE and MESA region. You will act as the Lead Design Consultant point of contact, owning the full design lifecycle from pre-concept to site close-out.
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Responsibilities
- Act as LDC point of contact single point of accountability for architectural, MEP, ELV, civil, structural, and specialist design workstreams
- Lead multi disciplinary bids from LDC stage through to appointment
- Own the full design lifecycle from pre concept and FEED through detailed design, IFC, and site close out
- Drive each design gateway, maintaining programme and technical ownership throughout
- Serve as the client's primary design interface accountable for quality, coordination, and delivery across all disciplines
- Contribute to business development and pre FEED client engagement as the practice grows
Requirements
- 10+ years of MEP design experience with at least 3 years in a lead or management role
- Proven track record across the full project lifecycle on data centre or mission critical projects
- Experienced leading multi disciplinary teams and bids as LDC
- Strong working knowledge of data centre MEP/ELV systems: HV/LV power, UPS, precision cooling, BMS/EPMS, ICT infrastructure, and fire suppression
- GCC experience and familiarity with ASHRAE, BS, and NFPA standards expected
- Degree qualified in mechanical or electrical engineering; Chartered or working towards preferred
- BIM/Revit proficiency required
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Job Description
- Egis is building its data centre capability across the UAE and wider MESA region.
- This is a ground floor opportunity shaping how we deliver, who we work with, and what we stand for in the market.
- You will act as Lead Design Consultant point of contact on data centre commissions.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as LDC point of contact single point of accountability for architectural, MEP, ELV, civil, structural, and specialist design workstreams.
- Lead multi disciplinary bids from LDC stage through to appointment.
- Own the full design lifecycle from pre concept and FEED through detailed design, IFC, and site close out.
- Drive each design gateway, maintaining programme and technical ownership throughout.
- Serve as the client's primary design interface accountable for quality, coordination, and delivery across all disciplines.
- Contribute to business development and pre FEED client engagement as the practice grows.
Qualifications
- 10+ years of MEP design experience with at least 3 years in a lead or management role.
- Proven track record across the full project lifecycle on data centre or mission critical projects.
- Experienced leading multi disciplinary teams and bids as LDC not MEP in isolation.
- Strong working knowledge of data centre MEP/ELV systems: HV/LV power, UPS, precision cooling, BMS/EPMS, ICT infrastructure, and fire suppression.
- GCC experience and familiarity with ASHRAE, BS, and NFPA standards expected.
- Degree qualified in mechanical or electrical engineering; Chartered or working towards preferred.
- BIM/Revit proficiency required.
Additional Information
- 400+ strong, award winning MEP/ELV team across UAE, KSA, India, Jordan, and Egypt.
- Ground floor opportunity to shape an emerging data centre practice in one of the world's most active mission critical markets.
- Real influence over how the practice takes shape, backed by the scale and resources of a global consultancy.
- Competitive package and UAE benefits.
About Egis
- Egis is an international player active in architecture, consulting, construction engineering and mobility services.
- Operating in 100 countries, Egis puts the expertise of its 19,500 employees at the service of its clients.
- With 3,500 employees across 8 countries in the Middle East, Egis has delivered over 700 complex development projects.
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