Job Description

Overview

AtkinsRéalis seeks an MEP Design Manager who will be responsible for overseeing the design, coordination, and integration of MEP systems within building projects. This role ensures that MEP designs meet all technical, regulatory, and project requirements from concept through construction, while managing consultants, and stakeholder interfaces.

Your role

Lead and manage the MEP design process across all project stages—concept, schematic, detailed design, and construction.Coordinate between architectural, structural, and MEP disciplines to ensure fully integrated designs.Review and approve MEP design documents, calculations, specifications, and drawings for quality, accuracy, and compliance.Manage external MEP consultants and internal teams to meet project goals and timelines.Ensure designs comply with local codes, international standards, and sustainability requirements.Oversee design submissions, technical reports, and authority approvals.Facilitate design workshops, technical meetings, and value engineering sessions.Support procurement by providing technical input during tender reviews and supplier evaluations.Resolve technical issues during construction and provide support for site implementation.

About you

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (Master’s preferred).15+ years of experience in MEP design and coordination, with at least 3 years in a managerial role.Experience in large-scale or residential projects in UAEPrevious PMC experience is a mustStrong knowledge of building systems, codes, and standards.Proficient in AutoCAD, Revit MEP, and relevant design and coordination tools.Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.Certification or membership in relevant professional bodiesFamiliarity with BIM workflows and clash detection platforms (e.g., Navisworks)

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.Comprehensive life insurance coverage.Premium medical insurance for you and your dependents.Generous annual leave balance.Flexible and hybrid work solutions.Remote work opportunities outside of country.Company gratuity scheme.Discretionary bonus program.Annual flight contribution.Relocation assistance.Transportation & housing allowances (available for remote work locations)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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Worker TypeEmployee

Job TypeRegular

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.