MEP Supervisor

Role Overview

Supervise the day-to-day execution of mechanical, electrical and plumbing works across commercial offices, retail outlets, villas and warehouse fit-out projects. Coordinate technicians and subcontractors to complete installations safely, on schedule and in accordance with approved drawings, specifications and quality requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Site supervision: Plan and supervise daily MEP activities, allocate manpower and monitor the productivity and workmanship of electricians, plumbers, HVAC technicians and subcontractors.
• Electrical works: Supervise containment, conduits, cabling, distribution boards, lighting, power outlets, earthing and equipment connections against approved drawings.
• HVAC works: Supervise ductwork, insulation, air-conditioning equipment installation, refrigerant and chilled-water piping where applicable, condensate drainage, grilles and diffusers.
• Plumbing works: Supervise water supply, drainage, sanitary fixtures, water heaters and associated installations, including required pressure and leak tests.
• Specialist systems: Coordinate fire alarm, firefighting, emergency lighting, data, CCTV and access-control works with the relevant specialist contractors.
• Fit-out coordination: Coordinate MEP services with partitions, ceilings, joinery and architectural finishes. Check service routes, equipment access and maintenance clearances before installation and ceiling closure.
• Drawing control: Work from the latest approved drawings. Identify discrepancies, clashes and site constraints, and obtain clarification from the MEP Engineer before proceeding with changes.
• Materials and tools: Prepare material requirements and quantity take-offs for review, check deliveries against approved specifications, maintain site stock records and control wastage.
• Quality and inspections: Conduct installation checks, arrange inspections with the project team, close snags and support testing and commissioning. Ensure concealed works are inspected before covering.
• Safety and permits: Conduct toolbox talks, enforce PPE and safe working practices, verify required permits and isolations, and stop and report unsafe work. Coordinate shutdowns with the project team and building management.
• Progress reporting: Submit daily reports covering manpower, completed quantities, photographs, material requirements, delays and the next day’s activities. Escalate issues affecting programme or cost promptly.
• Handover: Maintain site mark-ups for as-built drawings and assist with test records, equipment documentation, snag closure and final handover.

Qualifications and Skills

• Engineering/Diploma qualification in Electrical, Mechanical or a relevant technical discipline.
• Proven UAE experience supervising MEP installations on interior fit-out and refurbishment projects.
• Ability to read coordinated MEP drawings, electrical layouts, single-line diagrams, reflected ceiling plans and specifications.
• Practical understanding of applicable DEWA, Dubai Civil Defence, building-management and relevant authority requirements.
• Strong coordination skills across electrical, HVAC and plumbing trades, with technical issues escalated to the responsible engineer.
• Experience managing technicians and subcontractors under tight project schedules.
• Working knowledge of MS Excel, email and daily site reporting; ability to view and mark up AutoCAD drawings preferred.
• Effective English communication; Hindi or Urdu is an advantage.
• Valid UAE driving licence preferred.

Performance Measures

• Completion of planned activities against agreed project milestones.
• Installation quality, inspection acceptance and timely snag closure.
• Labour productivity, material control and reduced rework.
• Compliance with safety procedures and prompt reporting of hazards.
• Accurate daily reporting and complete handover records.

Pay: AED5,000.00 - AED7,000.00 per month

Education:

• Diploma (Required)

Experience:

• UAE MEP : 7 years (Required)

Work Location: In person