MEP Design Manager – Data Centres

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Egis Group seeks an MEP Design Manager, Data Centres in Dubai, an onsite role to build and lead a new data centre practice. You will act as the single point of accountability across architectural, MEP, ELV and civil streams from pre-concept to site close-out, drive bids, and own the design lifecycle while serving as the client interface for quality and delivery. Essentials: 10+ years MEP design with 3+ leadership, data centre projects, GCC experience, ASHRAE NFPA familiarity, mechanical or electrical engineering degree, BIM/Revit proficiency. Tips: tailor your CV to show end-to-end lifecycle delivery, leadership of teams, and success in pre-FEED and bid stages, plus a focus on power, cooling, UPS, BMS, ICT and fire suppression.

Company Description

Egis is an international player active in architecture, consulting, construction engineering and mobility services. We create and operate intelligent infrastructures and buildings that respond to the climate emergency and contribute to more balanced, sustainable and resilient territorial development. Operating in 100 countries, Egis puts the expertise of its 19,500 employees at the service of its clients and develops cutting-edge innovations accessible to all projects. Through its wide range of activities, Egis is a key player in the collective organisation of society and the living environment of citizens all over the world.

With 3,500 employees across 8 countries in the Middle East, Egis has delivered over 700 complex development projects, stimulating economic growth and enhancing quality of life. Ranked among the top ten firms in the Middle East by Engineering News Record (ENR), Egis is committed to sustainable development. The Group’s operations in the Middle East are built on strategic acquisitions and a deep understanding of local market conditions. Egis’ long history of providing comprehensive engineering, consulting, and project management services makes it a trusted partner for regional governments, investors, and developers.

Job Description

Egis is building its data centre capability across the UAE and wider MESA region. This is a ground-floor opportunity shaping how we deliver, who we work with, and what we stand for in the market. We want someone who brings the expertise we are building towards and who wants to establish a practice, not just join one. You will act as Lead Design Consultant point of contact on data centre commissions, single point of accountability for multi-disciplinary design delivery across architectural, MEP, ELV, civil, and structural workstreams, from pre-concept through to site close-out.

• Act as LDC point of contact - single point of accountability for architectural, MEP, ELV, civil, structural, and specialist design workstreams
• Lead multi-disciplinary bids from LDC-stage through to appointment
• Own the full design lifecycle from pre-concept and FEED through detailed design, IFC, and site close-out
• Drive each design gateway, maintaining programme and technical ownership throughout
• Serve as the client's primary design interface - accountable for quality, coordination, and delivery across all disciplines
• Contribute to business development and pre-FEED client engagement as the practice grows

Qualifications

• 10+ years of MEP design experience with at least 3 years in a lead or management role
• Proven track record across the full project lifecycle on data centre or mission-critical projects
• Experienced leading multi-disciplinary teams and bids as LDC - not MEP in isolation
• Strong working knowledge of data centre MEP/ELV systems: HV/LV power, UPS, precision cooling, BMS/EPMS, ICT infrastructure, and fire suppression
• GCC experience and familiarity with ASHRAE, BS, and NFPA standards expected
• Degree-qualified in mechanical or electrical engineering; Chartered or working towards preferred
• BIM/Revit proficiency required

Additional Information

• 400+ strong, award-winning MEP/ELV team across UAE, KSA, India, Jordan, and Egypt
• Ground-floor opportunity to shape an emerging data centre practice in one of the world's most active mission-critical markets
• Real influence over how the practice takes shape, backed by the scale and resources of a global consultancy
• Competitive package and UAE benefits