Job Description
Position status: This opportunity is for a secured role that is due to commence in November subject to approval. If you would like to be considered as we progress with this position, please click to apply.
At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating places that are responsible, bringing transformative impact to our people, communities, and societies across the globe. To learn more about our purpose, culture, and priorities, visit our strategy site.
Within our consult business we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential in every project.
The project:
We are hiring an ambitious and forward-thinking candidate to join our established and growing team in Egypt.
The Manager - MEP is a valuable part of the design technical team and will report to the head of technical. The position is to provide technical support and direction to internal and external stakeholders focusing on mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) services for the MAFP portfolio of projects and assets. The role will include assisting in developing MEP design standards and ensuring these are implemented in the next generation of projects, from inception to handover. As a custodian of the designs, the manager – MEP should also drive forward the sustainability, digital design and innovation aspects in line with our net positive targets.
Our values shape the way we work, and define the people we want to join us on our journey:
Safety first - Going home safe and well.
Client focus - Deliver on our promise.
Integrity - Always do the right thing.
Create opportunity - For our people to excel.
You’ll be responsible for:
Assist in developing and documenting the MEP design standards for Mace.
Engage with Mace internal stakeholders to gather input data for MEP design standards.
Assist in liaising with local authorities to ensure the MEP design standards comply with the latest codes and regulations.
Assist in developing a project benchmarking database.
Assist in reviewing existing projects compliance with the MEP design standards.
Engage with design consultants to ensure design standards are understood and incorporated.
Drive the project delivery teams in ensuring the design standards and design intent is defined and maintained during from inception to delivery.
Manage internal and external stakeholder relationships at all levels for the delivery of the MEP, sustainability, digital design and innovation.
Assist the design COE in identifying strategies improvements for the effective delivery projects from inception to handover including engineering consultants, contractors and specialist suppliers.
Record all stakeholder and project feedback regarding MEP to ensure the consistent evolution of the MEP design standards.
Conduct evaluation of completed projects to establish whether the objectives were achieved and consolidate the information to ensure future project do not experience and shortfall that may have arisen.
Conduct market research and product evaluation to ensure design team are industry leaders.
Assist in promoting any advances or new technologies with internal stakeholder.
Ensure compliance with the Mace code of conduct, departmental policies and HC policies and procedures always.
Be the advocate and ambassador of aligning and cascading the Mace values.
Lead by example – thrive to create an honest and open work environment where individuals collaborate /support each other as a team and are passionate to achieve a common business objective.
You’ll need to have:
Experience of managing and motivating MEP design teams and stakeholders on large and complex projects.
Experience of key MEP project processes such as technical design principals and management, construction processes, procurement and tendering.
Sound Knowledge of health and safety, environment and building regulations.
Excellent IT skills.
Effective communicator with excellent influencing and engagement skills.
Ability to work in productive and innovative manner as a technical innovator and enabler.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills using a flexible pragmatic approach.
Enthusiastic and able to inspire others.
Ability to adapt to and manage change.
Knowledge and understanding of Industry best practice.
Relevant professional qualifications.
A working knowledge of LEED and BREEAM certification and lead the process of certification on behalf of the client.
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent.
You’ll also have:
Progressive and successful experience in designing and delivering MEP systems, specifically in the commercial sector, in Egypt and through MEA.
Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all of the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.
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