Technical Director - MEP

Egis is an international player active in architecture, consulting, construction engineering and mobility services. We create and operate intelligent infrastructures and buildings that respond to the climate emergency and contribute to more balanced, sustainable and resilient territorial development. Operating in 100 countries, Egis puts the expertise of its 19,500 employees at the service of its clients and develops cutting-edge innovations accessible to all projects. Through its wide range of activities, Egis is a key player in the collective organization of society and the living environment of citizens all over the world.

With 3,500 employees across 8 countries in the Middle East, Egis has delivered over 700 complex development projects, stimulating economic growth and enhancing quality of life. Ranked among the top ten firms in the Middle East by Engineering News Record (ENR), Egis is committed to sustainable development. The Group’s operations in the Middle East are built on strategic acquisitions and a deep understanding of local market conditions. Egis’ long history of providing comprehensive engineering, consulting, and project management services makes it a trusted partner for regional governments, investors, and developers.

About the Role

Egis is recruiting a Technical Director – MEP to lead design delivery across a 60-strong MEP team, operating across high-profile projects in the UAE and wider MESA region. Reporting to the Regional MEP Director, this is a senior technical and leadership role with full accountability for design quality, team performance, and client satisfaction across a geographically distributed team spanning the UAE, KSA, Egypt, Jordan, and India.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead MEP technical delivery across multiple concurrent projects, ensuring design quality, programme, and commercial performance
• Manage and coordinate a distributed team across five countries — UAE, KSA, Egypt, Jordan, and India — maintaining consistent technical standards and delivery quality across all offices
• Define and implement design processes, calculation standards, specifications, and reporting frameworks
• Own the QA/QC function — validate deliverables, embed lessons learned, and drive continuous improvement
• Line manage Associate Directors and senior staff; mentor the wider team
• Develop and maintain client relationships; act as point of contact for technical dispute resolution
• Support the Regional Director on bids, fee negotiations, recruitment, and business strategy
• Identify training needs and define T&D programmes across the team
• Contribute to business planning and strategic positioning

Profile

• MEng / MSc in Mechanical, Electrical, or related engineering discipline
• Chartered Engineer (CIBSE, IET, or equivalent)
• Minimum 18 years' experience in MEP consultancy, with significant UAE / GCC exposure
• Proven track record leading large multidisciplinary MEP teams (40+ staff), ideally across multiple geographies or office locations
• Demonstrated ability to manage cross-cultural teams remotely, maintaining output quality and team cohesion across different time zones and working environments
• Strong commercial acumen — fee management, variation control, profitability
• Excellent client-facing and presentation skills
• Experienced in high-profile project typologies: mixed-use, hospitality, data centres, infrastructure

Required Skills:

• Technical
• Commercial Awareness
• Building Relationships
• Problem Solving
• Communicating & Presenting
• Driving Change
• Team Leadership
• Software (Revit, IES, etc.)