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Experience
10 - 16 Years
Job Location
Education
Master of Technology/Engineering(Civil, Mechanical)
Nationality
Any Nationality
Gender
Any
Vacancy
1 Vacancy
Job Description
Roles & Responsibilities
1. Design Management & Technical Review
Lead multidisciplinary MEP design reviews across all project stages (Concept, Schematic, Detailed Design, IFC).
Perform in-depth technical evaluation of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, ICT/ELV, and medical gas systems.
Review MEP layouts for constructability, maintainability, and operational efficiency.
Validate compliance with healthcare engineering codes:
HVAC: FGI, ASHRAE, HTM 03, pressure regimes, air-change rates, isolation rooms.
Medical Gas: HTM 02-01, NFPA 99.
Fire & Life Safety: NFPA 10/13/14/70/72/101.
Plumbing & Drainage: IPC, Legionella prevention guidelines.
Electrical Systems: Redundancy, UPS, generators, emergency circuits.
Coordinate MEP requirements with architectural zoning, patient flow, infection control pathways, and clinical workflows.
2. Healthcare Systems Integration
Ensure precise integration of:
Critical room HVAC systems
Medical gas pipelines
Nurse call systems
BMS & SCADA systems
Fire alarm & suppression systems
ELV/ICT, access control, CCTV, Wi-Fi
Emergency and essential power
OR & ICU HVAC pressure control
Isolation room design (AIIR, PE rooms)
Oversee compliance with infection control engineering (ICRA), safety, and facility planning standards.
3. Project Execution & Site Oversight
Conduct routine site inspections to verify installation quality, coordination, and safety compliance.
Review and approve:
Material submittals
Shop drawings
Method statements
Test & commissioning plans
Ensure sequencing of MEP works aligns with clinical operations, shutdowns, and decanting plans.
Monitor contractors’ progress, identify delays, and recommend corrective actions.
4. Testing, Commissioning & Handover
Lead full T&C of MEP systems including:
HVAC functional tests
Pressure differentials for critical spaces
Medical gas purity & alarm testing
Electrical load tests & generator synchronization
Fire alarm cause-and-effect checks
Supervise integrated systems testing (IST).
Ensure complete documentation: as-builts, O&M manuals, warranties, asset registers.
5. Regulatory Compliance & Stakeholder Coordination
Liaise with DHA, MoH, Civil Defense, Municipality, and external consultants for approvals.
Support authority submissions, including:
MEP design NOC
Medical gas review
Civil Defense inspections
Environmental health inspections
Coordinate with medical planners, operators, biomedical teams, and facility managers.
6. Cost, Risk & Value Engineering
Review MEP BOQs, variation claims, and cost breakdowns.
Identify value engineering opportunities without compromising healthcare compliance.
Prepare technical risk registers and propose mitigation strategies.
Support budgeting, CAPEX planning, and procurement evaluations.
7. Project Governance & Reporting
Prepare technical reports, design review logs, coordination minutes, and progress dashboards.
Advise project leadership on design changes, constraints, and technical solutions.
Ensure alignment with project schedules, quality standards, and client expectations.
Desired Candidate Profile
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
15+ years of MEP engineering experience, with at least 10 years in healthcare projects in the Middle East.
Strong background in consultancy, PMC, or client-side roles.
Solid understanding of healthcare codes: FGI, NFPA, HTM, ASHRAE, CBAHI, DHA/MoH guidelines.
Experience in new hospital builds, renovations, live facility upgrades, and brownfield healthcare projects.
Proven expertise in managing contractors, consultants, and third-party vendors.
Technical Skills & Competencies
Expert knowledge of HVAC engineering, electrical systems, plumbing, fire protection, and medical gas design.
Strong ability to lead coordination using AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks, and BIM workflows.
Deep understanding of healthcare operations, infection control engineering, and patient safety requirements.
Excellent problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.
Strong documentation, reporting, and presentation abilities.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight timelines.
Behavioral Competencies
Strong leadership and team coordination skills.
High attention to detail and quality assurance mindset.
Ability to communicate effectively with clinical, technical, and executive stakeholders.
Proactive, solutions-oriented, and able to work in fast-paced environments.
Employment Type
- Full Time
Company Industry
Department / Functional Area
Keywords
- NFPA
- ASHRAE
- Revit MEP
- BIM
- Navisworks
- Healthcare MEP Engineer
- Healthcare
- Electrical Systems
- MEP Engineering
- Hospital Project
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