Head of MEP

Why This Role Matters

The Head of MEP is responsible for the strategic establishment scaling and operational leadership of BESIX Middle Easts in-house MEP self-perform capability.

The roles primary objective is to secure delivery certainty cost control and risk mitigation on BESIX projects by integrating MEP works directly into Tender (TEC) Design (DED) Planning Procurement and Site Execution while simultaneously creating a stand-alone profitable MEP P&L.

This is a start-up and transformation role requiring strong commercial discipline deep execution experience and the ability to build a full MEP organisation (people processes supply chain and governance) without creating a siloed subcontractor mentality.

What Youll Drive

1. Strategic Setup & Integration (Core Mandate)

• Establish BESIXs in-house MEP self-perform model in line with the approved strategic integration framework.
• Ensure MEP is fully embedded into:
  • Tender Engineering & Estimation (TEC)
  • Design & Engineering (DED)
  • Planning & Project Controls
  • Central Procurement
  • Site execution teams
• Prevent the creation of an isolated MEP subcontractor structure; enforce One-Team delivery.
• Define and implement the MEP operating model including:
  • Scope boundaries (self-perform vs specialist subcontracting)
  • Risk allocation principles
  • Cash-flow control mechanisms
• Act as the executive sponsor for initial projects (e.g. Ajman Phase 3 Center of Excellence STP Data Centers).

2. Full P&L Ownership

• Own the MEP business P&L including:
• • Gross margin
  • Overheads
  • Cash flow
  • Revenue
• Ensure MEP projects are self-funding with strict cash-flow discipline (advance payments material payments milestone billing).
• Define and manage:
  • MEP overhead recovery strategy
  • Internal pricing principles for BESIX projects
• Prepare and present monthly P&L cash-flow and risk reports to regional management.

3. Organisation Build-Up & Manpower Strategy

• Design and implement the MEP organisation structure including:
  • Labour
  • Foremen
  • General foremen
  • Site superintendents
  • Engineers
  • Construction managers
• Lead recruitment of key leadership roles first followed by scalable site manpower.
• Establish labour sourcing strategies (direct labour selective outsourcing framework partners).
• Define clear competency productivity and performance benchmarks for MEP staff and labor.
• Ensure compliance with local labour regulations and BESIX HR standards.

4. Procurement & Supply Chain Leadership

• Ensure timely and integrated procurement for all awarded projects.
• Establish:
  • Strategic supplier partnerships
  • Long-term agreements for key MEP materials and equipment
  • Approved vendor lists aligned with BESIX ethics and compliance standards
• Coordinate with Group / Brussels procurement where applicable through procurement team.
• Ensure procurement is aligned with:
  • Construction sequencing
  • Cash-flow planning
  • Risk mitigation
• Prevent late procurement becoming a critical path risk.

5. Project Delivery & Execution Oversight

• Provide executive oversight to all MEP site teams.
• Ensure:
  • Programme adherence
  • Quality compliance
  • Authority approvals (DEWA SEWA Civil Defence etc.)
• Actively intervene in high-risk or delayed projects.
• Ensure MEP execution supports overall project milestones and LD avoidance.
• Promote constructability modularisation and value engineering.

6. Governance Risk & Controls

• Apply BESIX Golden Rules tender governance and risk sign-off discipline to all MEP works.
• Ensure no project is accepted without:
  • Approved cash-flow profile
  • Clear risk allocation
• Implement in collaboration with other departments:
  • Cost control systems
  • Progress measurement
  • Claims and variation management discipline
• Actively prevent industry failure patterns seen in legacy MEP contractor (E.G. underestimation of manpower)

7. Leadership & Culture

• Build a high-performance accountable MEP leadership team.
• Embed BESIX values and safety culture within MEP execution.
• Promote:
  • Ownership
  • Transparency
  • Collaboration
  • Zero-blame high-accountability environment
• Act as a visible leader across projects and shared services.

Qualifications :

Youre a Great Fit If You Have

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (Masters preferred)
• Minimum 20 years experience in large-scale MEP delivery
• Proven experience in:
• Self-perform MEP contracting
• Mega-projects (buildings infrastructure utilities)
• P&L ownership
• Organisation start-up or turnaround
• Middle East experience mandatory

Why Youll Enjoy Working with Us

• Exciting Projects
• Career Growth
• Diverse Team
• Competitive Benefits
• Positive Workplace Culture

Additional Information :

Six Construct is guided by our core values of respect excellence co-creation passion and unity. Our values are at the heart of everything we do creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued secure and motivated to reach their full potential.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time