MEP Design Head

The MEP Design Head will lead end-to-end MEP design strategy, governance, and design delivery for a major real estate portfolio (residential, commercial, mixed-use, hospitality, retail). The role owns concept-to-GFC design outcomes for HVAC, electrical, plumbing, firefighting, ELV/ICT, BMS, vertical transportation interfaces, and sustainability compliance—ensuring cost-optimized, code-compliant, buildable, and maintainable solutions aligned with project timelines and brand standards.Key Responsibilities1) MEP Design Leadership (Concept to GFC)Own and drive MEP design development across stages: feasibility, concept, schematic, DD, IFC/GFC, and as-built coordination.Define and enforce MEP design standards, specifications, typical details, and bill-of-quantities philosophies across projects.Ensure designs are performance-based, energy-efficient, maintainable, and aligned with lifecycle cost goals.2) Consultant & Stakeholder ManagementLead selection, onboarding, and performance governance of MEP consultants / peer reviewers / specialist vendors.Manage deliverables, design schedules, design reviews, and issue resolution with consultants.Coordinate with Architecture, Structural, Façade, Interiors, Sustainability, QS/Costing, Projects/Construction, Procurement, and Facility Management teams.3) Design Coordination & Clash-Free OutputsDrive multi-disciplinary coordination to ensure buildable, coordinated designs with minimal RFIs and site rework.Establish strong BIM/3D coordination practices (Navisworks/Clash reports) and ensure model-based coordination where applicable.Validate shaft sizing, plant-room layouts, equipment access/maintenance clearances, and routing strategies.4) Technical Governance & ComplianceEnsure compliance with relevant codes/standards: NBC, Fire NOCs/local fire norms, CEA, IS standards, local BWSSB/BBMP norms, IGBC/GRIHA/LEED (if applicable).Lead design risk reviews (safety, fire life safety, redundancy, reliability).Own approvals strategy inputs for statutory submissions in coordination with liaison teams.5) Value Engineering & Cost OptimizationPartner with QS and procurement to deliver value engineering without compromising performance and quality.Optimize capex/opex through equipment selection, modularization, right-sizing, and standardization.Support tendering by providing technical clarifications, bid evaluations, and benchmark analysis.6) Site Support & ConstructabilityProvide technical leadership during execution for key site queries, material approvals, shop drawing reviews, and design changes.Manage design change control to prevent scope creep and protect cost/time baselines.Support testing & commissioning strategy, integrated systems testing, and handover documentation requirements.7) Team Development & Capability BuildingBuild and lead an internal MEP design team (HVAC, Electrical, Public Health, Fire, ELV).Drive performance management, training, technical upskilling, and knowledge management (lessons learned, standard details).Key Deliverables / OutcomesTimely delivery of coordinated GFC drawings and specifications.Reduced RFIs, redesign, and site rework through strong governance.Measurable improvements in energy efficiency, maintainability, and lifecycle costs.Standardization across projects (typical drawings/specs, schedules, vendor pre-qualifications).Candidate ProfileEducationBE/BTech in Mechanical/Electrical (or relevant) engineering.ME/MTech preferred.Certifications like LEED AP / IGBC AP are a plus.Experience15–22 years overall experience with at least 8–10 years leading MEP design for large real estate/developer or Tier-1 PMC/consulting firms.Strong experience across high-rise residential, commercial офис, malls/retail, mixed-use; township experience is a plus.Demonstrated capability handling multiple concurrent projects with tight schedules.Core Technical StrengthsHVAC system design (chillers/VRF/AHU/ventilation, smoke management interfaces)Electrical (HT/LT distribution, DG, UPS, lighting, earthing, lightning protection)Public health (water supply, drainage, STP/WTP coordination)Firefighting & life safety coordination (sprinklers, hydrants, fire pumps, fire alarm interfaces)ELV/ICT (CCTV, access control, structured cabling, BMS integration)Familiarity with BIM workflows, clash coordination, and model reviewsSoft Skills / LeadershipStrong stakeholder management with design, construction, and senior leadership.Ability to influence outcomes, negotiate trade-offs, and take decisions under ambiguity.Excellent documentation, review rigor, and governance mindset.Tools / Systems (Preferred)AutoCAD, Revit MEP, Navisworks (or equivalent), MS Project/Primavera (working knowledge), Excel-based cost/loads tools.Knowledge of energy modeling coordination (through sustainability teams) is a plus.Key CompetenciesDesign governance & quality assuranceTechnical depth + pragmatic constructabilityCost/value engineering orientationCross-functional collaborationVendor/consultant performance management

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