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Head – MEP (Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing)
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Head – MEP (Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing)
Location : Gurgaon
Reporting To : COO
The role of a Head of MEP (Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing) – Design Engineering is to lead and manage the complete MEP design function for projects such as airports, buildings, metro, industrial, commercial, or infrastructure developments.
Key Responsibilities
1. Leadership & Team Management
Lead the MEP design department and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Allocate resources, review performance, and mentor engineers/designers.
Coordinate with architects, structural, civil, and project management teams.
2. MEP Design Management
Oversee the design of:
HVAC systems
Electrical systems
Fire fighting & fire alarm systems
Plumbing & drainage systems
ELV/Security systems
Ensure designs comply with client requirements, codes, standards, and statutory regulations.
3. Design Review & Approval
Review concept, schematic, detailed, and IFC drawings.
Validate calculations, BOQs, technical specifications, and load estimations.
Approve technical submissions and consultant deliverables.
4. Coordination & Stakeholder Management
Coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors, and authorities.
Attend design review meetings and resolve technical clashes/issues.
Support tendering and procurement activities.
5. Project Planning & Execution Support
Monitor design schedules and ensure timely delivery.
Support construction teams with technical clarifications.
Review RFIs, shop drawings, and site changes.
6. Quality & Compliance
Ensure adherence to:
NBC
IS Codes
ASHRAE
NFPA
IEC and other applicable standards
Implement QA/QC processes for design deliverables.
7. Budget & Cost Optimization
Optimize design for cost efficiency and energy performance.
Support value engineering initiatives.
Required Skills
Strong knowledge of MEP systems and integrated building services.
Expertise in software such as:
AutoCAD
Revit MEP
Navisworks
ETAP
HAP
Dialux
Leadership, coordination, and client management skills.
Understanding of BIM and sustainable design practices.
Industries Hiring for This Role
Airport Projects
Metro/Rail
Commercial Buildings
Hospitals
Data Centers
Industrial Plants
Infrastructure & Smart Cities
Qualification
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering.
- Master’s Degree preferred.
- Professional certifications in BIM/Project Management will be an added advantage.
Experience
- 20+ years of relevant experience in MEP design engineering.
- Experience in large infrastructure/building projects such as:
- Airports
- Metro/Rail
- Commercial complexes
- Hospitals
- Industrial projects
- Data centers
- Prior experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams is mandatory.
Key Skills
- MEP design expertise (HVAC, electrical systems, plumbing, fire protection)
- Leadership and team management
- Client relationship management
- Project delivery and commercial awareness
- BIM and digital engineering knowledge
- Strong communication and stakeholder management
We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people’s ability to dare are the only things that matter !. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.


