Lead - Engineering Services & MEP Design

Educational Qualification

• Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or related discipline.
• Masters Degree in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, or related field preferred.
• Professional certifications in PMP, LEED, IGBC, BIM, or Building Services will be an added advantage.

Experience

• 12-18 years of experience in Engineering Services, MEP Design, Building Services Engineering, or Design Management within the real estate, infrastructure, hospitality, or commercial development sectors.
• Proven experience in managing MEP design and coordination for large-scale residential, commercial, mixed-use, and township projects.
• Strong expertise in consultant management, technical governance, sustainability initiatives, and execution support.
• Experience in handling multiple projects and multidisciplinary stakeholder coordination.

Engineering Services MEP Design Management

• Lead the design and development of MEP systems across multiple projects from concept through execution.
• Establish engineering design standards, specifications, and technical guidelines aligned with organizational objectives.
• Review and approve HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, Fire Fighting, ELV, Utility, and Building Automation System designs.
• Ensure engineering solutions are efficient, scalable, sustainable, and aligned with project requirements.

Design Coordination Integration

• Coordinate with Architectural, Structural, Interior Design, Landscape, and Project Management teams for integrated design delivery.
• Drive multidisciplinary design reviews and resolve interface and coordination challenges.
• Lead BIM-based design coordination and constructability reviews.
• Ensure seamless integration of engineering systems into overall project design.

Technical Governance Compliance

• Ensure adherence to NBC, Fire Life Safety Standards, Electrical Regulations, Green Building Guidelines, and local authority requirements.
• Review engineering deliverables for technical accuracy, quality, and compliance.
• Support statutory approvals, technical due diligence, and regulatory submissions.
• Identify and mitigate engineering risks impacting project schedules, quality, and cost.

Project Execution Support

• Provide engineering leadership during project execution and construction stages.
• Review shop drawings, technical submittals, RFIs, material approvals, and design change requests.
• Conduct periodic site reviews to ensure compliance with approved designs and specifications.
• Support resolution of critical technical and engineering issues during construction.

Sustainability Smart Building Solutions

• Drive implementation of energy-efficient and environmentally sustainable engineering systems.
• Support IGBC, LEED, GRIHA, ESG, and Smart Building initiatives.
• Encourage adoption of innovative technologies related to automation, energy management, water conservation, and intelligent building operations.
• Evaluate emerging engineering solutions to improve asset performance and operational efficiency.

Cost Management Value Engineering

• Lead value engineering exercises to optimize system performance and lifecycle costs.
• Review project budgets, CAPEX estimates, BOQs, and technical procurement requirements.
• Support procurement teams in technical evaluation and selection of vendors, contractors, and equipment suppliers.
• Recommend cost-effective design alternatives without compromising quality and functionality.

Stakeholder Consultant Management

• Manage relationships with engineering consultants, specialist agencies, contractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Monitor consultant performance and ensure timely delivery of design milestones.
• Collaborate with Design, Projects, Procurement, Planning, Sales, CRM, Finance, and Facilities Management teams.
• Present engineering reviews, project risks, and recommendations to senior leadership.

Team Leadership Continuous Improvement

• Lead and mentor engineering and design coordination teams.
• Drive engineering excellence through continuous improvement initiatives and knowledge-sharing practices.
• Establish performance metrics and review mechanisms for engineering deliverables.
• Promote best practices and innovation across the engineering function.