MEP Project Manager (PMC) - Al Ain location

Your role

Project Leadership & Delivery

• Lead the planning, coordination and delivery of all MEP packages across industrial and aviation projects.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget and in compliance with quality standards.
• Manage multidisciplinary teams and coordinate interfaces between MEP, structural, architectural, civil and utility disciplines.
• Monitor project progress and proactively identify risks, opportunities and mitigation measures.
• Drive project controls, reporting, forecasting and performance management activities.

Design & Technical Management

• Oversee the review and management of MEP designs to ensure constructability, operational efficiency and compliance with project requirements.
• Coordinate value engineering initiatives and technical design optimization.
• Review contractor submissions, shop drawings, material approvals and method statements.
• Support sustainability, energy efficiency and operational resilience requirements where applicable.

Construction & Commissioning

• Monitor contractor performance against baseline programme and KPIs.
• Manage testing, commissioning, integrated systems testing and handover activities.
• Ensure smooth transition from construction to operational readiness.

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Serve as the primary MEP point of contact for clients and key stakeholders.
• Lead technical presentations, workshops and progress reviews.
• Build trusted relationships with clients through proactive communication and solution-oriented leadership.

Commercial & Contract Administration

• Review contractor claims, change requests, variations and extensions of time.
• Contribute to monthly progress reporting, commercial forecasting and executive briefings.

About you

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Master's Degree in Project Management or Engineering Management is advantageous.

Experience

• Minimum 12 years of experience in MEP project delivery.
• Early career experience gained with a reputable MEP contractor or main contractor delivering building services installations.
• Subsequent experience within a PMC, engineering consultancy or project management consultancy environment.
• Proven experience managing MEP delivery on large-scale industrial, manufacturing, logistics.
• UAE (ideally Abu Dhabi) project experience required.
• Experience working directly with clients, end users and senior stakeholders.

Technical Expertise

• Strong understanding of:
• HVAC systems
• Power distribution systems
• ELV and ICT infrastructure
• Fire protection and life safety systems
• Building Management Systems (BMS)
• Industrial utility networks
• Knowledge of international design standards and UAE regulations.

Project Management Competencies

• Demonstrated ability to lead multi-million-dollar projects through all project phases.
• Strong risk management, planning and programme management capabilities.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary consultant and contractor teams.
• Ability to make sound decisions in fast-paced project environments.

Leadership & Behavioural Competencies

• Client-facing with excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strategic and forward-thinking mindset with the ability to anticipate project challenges and opportunities.
• Commercially astute and solution-oriented.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Collaborative leadership style with a focus on team performance and client satisfaction.
• Ability to work effectively within complex and high-profile programme environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification.
• Chartered Engineer status (CEng), PE, or equivalent professional registration.
• Membership of CIBSE, IET, PMI, APM or an equivalent professional body.