Job Description

Overview

The MEP Project Manager (PMC) is responsible for overseeing and managing all Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) activities on behalf of the Project Management Consultant (PMC) to ensure successful project delivery. The role involves coordinating with clients, consultants, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure MEP works are executed in accordance with project requirements, quality standards, contractual obligations, budget, and schedule. The MEP Project Manager will provide technical leadership, monitor project performance, manage risks, and ensure compliance with local regulations, safety standards, and industry best practices throughout the project lifecycle.

Your role

• Lead and manage all MEP project activities from design review through construction, commissioning, and project handover.
• Review and monitor MEP design deliverables, drawings, specifications, and engineering submissions.
• Ensure MEP works comply with project requirements, local authority regulations, and international standards.
• Oversee contractor performance and monitor construction progress against approved schedules and milestones.
• Review and approve shop drawings, material submittals, method statements, RFIs, and technical submissions.
• Coordinate MEP interfaces with architectural, structural, civil, infrastructure, and specialist systems.
• Conduct regular site inspections to verify quality, safety, and compliance with approved designs and specifications.
• Monitor project risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize impacts on cost, quality, and schedule.
• Facilitate coordination meetings with contractors, consultants, clients, utility providers, and stakeholders.
• Evaluate variations, claims, and change requests related to MEP systems and provide recommendations.
• Track project KPIs, progress reports, and performance metrics for management and client review.
• Ensure proper testing, commissioning, integrated systems testing, and handover procedures are completed successfully.
• Support procurement activities including technical evaluations and vendor assessments.
• Drive resolution of technical and commercial issues affecting project delivery.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality management requirements.
• Lead, mentor, and supervise site-based MEP engineers and project teams.

About you

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 15+ years of experience in MEP project management, with significant experience in PMC, consultancy, or client-side project delivery roles.
• Proven experience managing large-scale mixed-use, commercial, hospitality, healthcare, educational, infrastructure, or giga projects.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, firefighting, ELV, BMS, and utility systems.
• Experience overseeing design review, construction supervision, testing, commissioning, and project handover activities.
• Thorough understanding of project management principles, contract administration, and construction methodologies.
• Familiarity with international standards such as ASHRAE, NFPA, IEC, IEEE, BS, IPC, and local authority regulations.
• Strong knowledge of FIDIC contracts and project governance frameworks.
• Experience working within PMC environments and managing multiple stakeholders.
• Proficiency in project management tools such as Primavera P6, MS Project, and BIM platforms.
• Ability to monitor schedules, budgets, project risks, and resource allocation effectively.
• Strong leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and technical reporting abilities.
• Professional certifications such as PMP, PMI-SP, PRINCE2, PE, or Chartered Engineer status are highly desirable.
• Experience within Middle East mega projects, cultural developments, smart cities, or government-led developments is preferred.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career.

This includes:

• Tax-free salary.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Medical insurance.
• Annual leave balance.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Annual flight contribution.
• Transportation & housing allowances.
• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.

Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognized for the impact you make.

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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