MEP Design Manager

Position status: This opportunity is for a secured role that is due to commence in September, subject to approval.

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Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition.

Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey.

The project: A landmark residential community development in Dubai, creating a nature-led living environment that integrates contemporary homes with extensive green spaces, wellness-focused amenities, and sustainable infrastructure.

The project is designed to enhance quality of life, foster community connections, and deliver a distinctive, people-centric urban destination.

Accountable for high-quality, safe, and profitable MEP delivery aligned with programme and budget.

Leads technical and construction teams, ensuring compliance, governance, and assurance.

Builds strong stakeholder relationships and drives performance excellence.

Champions continuous improvement and collaboration to deliver strategic outcomes and support Mace’s values and net-zero ambitions.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Manage and coordinate the MEP design process across all project stages to achieve programme, quality, and commercial objectives.
• Facilitate collaboration between consultants, project teams, and stakeholders to ensure integrated design delivery.
• Monitor design progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation measures to support project success.
• Ensure MEP designs align with client requirements, operational needs, and project objectives.
• Manage the delivery and coordination of mechanical, electrical, public health, fire protection, and specialist systems designs.
• Review MEP design deliverables to ensure compliance with project requirements, local authority regulations, and applicable industry standards.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary interfaces between MEP, architectural, structural, and infrastructure design teams.
• Monitor design programmes, design deliverables, and consultant performance to ensure timely completion of project milestones.
• Facilitate design workshops, value engineering studies, and technical review meetings with key stakeholders.