Key Responsibilities:
Review and assess MEP design submissions, including:
HVAC, ventilation, and smoke extraction systems
Electrical power, lighting, emergency lighting, and low current systems
Fire & life safety systems (in coordination with relevant codes and requirements)
Plumbing and drainage (if applicable to project scope)
Ensure full compliance with:
DMCC and JLT fit-out guidelines
Dubai Civil Defence and relevant authority regulations
UAE building codes and applicable international standards
Verify alignment between:
MEP design submissions
Authority requirements
Approved master developer standards
Provide technical comments, mark-ups, and formal compliance feedback on design submissions
Approve or reject MEP design packages based on technical and regulatory compliance
Coordinate with:
MEP consultants and designers
Fit-out contractors
Project managers and relevant stakeholders
Review material submittals and technical specifications related to MEP systems
Ensure designs are coordinated with architectural and interior layouts
Maintain accurate records of:
Design reviews and approvals
Revisions, resubmissions, and compliance comments
Support site inspection teams by ensuring approved MEP designs are clear, compliant, and buildable
Provide technical guidance to tenants and consultants on MEP compliance requirements during the design stage
Requirements:
Technical Requirements & Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in:
Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline
Minimum 5+ years experience in:
MEP design review, authority approvals, technical compliance, or consultancy roles in the UAE
Strong knowledge of:
DMCC / JLT fit-out guidelines and approval processes
Dubai Civil Defence and relevant local authority codes
HVAC, electrical systems, fire & life safety, and MEP coordination for fit-out projects
Proven experience reviewing:
MEP design packages for commercial, office, and retail fit-out projects
Strong ability to interpret:
MEP drawings, schematics, and specifications
Codes, standards, and authority requirements
Skills & Competencies
Strong technical judgment and compliance-focused mindset
Excellent attention to detail and document review discipline
Clear and professional written communication for technical comments and reports
Ability to manage multiple design submissions and deadlines
Confident in challenging non-compliant or technically weak designs
Strong coordination and stakeholder management skills
Proficient in MS Office and design review / document control systems
Preferred / Advantageous
Prior experience working with DMCC, JLT, or master developers
Background in authority approvals, design governance, or compliance roles
Fire & Life Safety, MEP, or QA/QC-related certifications (advantage)
Experience in commercial, retail, and mixed-use fit-out developments