MEP Design Manager (Data Centres)

The company combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition. The project entails supporting the delivery of a large-scale, next-generation digital infrastructure programme in the region, collaborating with a leading developer in the data centre sector. The initiative involves complex design coordination, fast-paced delivery, and rigorous governance to meet the demands of a mission-critical environment. Our team is applying global best practices in programme, project, and commercial management to help shape resilient, future-ready infrastructure at scale.

We are seeking an experienced MEP Design Manager to join a major, technically complex development as it transitions into the delivery phase. This role will lead and manage the delivery of MEP design, ensuring full coordination, technical compliance, and readiness for construction.

You’ll Be Responsible For:

• Leading and managing the end-to-end delivery of MEP design throughout all project stages, from detailed design through to construction support.
• Acting as the primary interface between design consultants, contractors, and the PMC team for all MEP design-related matters.
• Overseeing the preparation, review, and approval of MEP design deliverables, ensuring alignment with project requirements, codes, and standards.
• Driving multidisciplinary coordination, resolving design interfaces between MEP, architectural, structural, and specialist systems.
• Ensuring design outputs are fully coordinated, buildable, and aligned with programme milestones as the project moves into delivery.
• Providing technical leadership across all MEP systems, including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, ELV, and specialist infrastructure.
• Identifying design risks and leading mitigation strategies to avoid impact on programme, cost, and constructability.
• Supporting value engineering initiatives to optimise design efficiency without compromising performance or quality.
• Collaborating closely with construction and commissioning teams, providing technical support and resolving design-related queries during delivery.
• Ensuring compliance with health, safety, and sustainability principles within the design process.
• Contributing to project reporting, including design progress, risks, and key technical issues for senior stakeholders.

You’ll Need To Have:

• Degree qualified in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Extensive experience operating at MEP Design Manager level within PMC or consultancy environments on large-scale developments.
• Proven track record managing MEP design on complex, MEP-intensive or mission-critical projects.
• Strong technical expertise across a broad range of MEP systems, with the ability to lead multidisciplinary coordination.
• Experience managing the transition from design into construction/delivery phases.
• Strong knowledge of international design standards and codes, with Middle East experience highly desirable.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence and drive outcomes.
• Strong commitment to quality, safety, and sustainability principles.

Language Requirements:

• Proficiency in English is required.

The company is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. We are also open to discussing part-time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role.