MEP Commissioning Manager Career in UAE

We are looking for an experienced MEP Commissioning Manager in Dubai / UAE to take full responsibility for the testing, commissioning, and handover phases of MEP systems. If you’re technically strong, detail-oriented, and have solid leadership experience in large-scale projects, this is a high impact role where you’ll ensure projects operate reliably, safely, and to specification.

About the Company

ALEC Engineering & Contracting LLC (ALEC), part of the Investment Corporation of Dubai (ICD), is a large construction company with related businesses operating in the UAE and as of 2020, Saudi Arabia. ALEC also has an ongoing presence in Qatar, Ethiopia, and Oman..

Job Overview

• Location: Dubai or relevant emirate, UAE

• Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

• Department: MEP / Commissioning / Projects

• Reports To: Head of Engineering / Technical Director / Project Director

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or MEP Engineering; certifications such as NEBOSH, PMP or similar advantageous

• Experience: Minimum 7-10 years in MEP testing & commissioning, with leadership over multiple projects; UAE or GCC experience preferred

• Gender: Open

Role – MEP Commissioning Manager

You will plan, lead, and deliver commissioning of all MEP disciplines—from mechanical systems, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, fire protection—to ensure that systems are tested, balanced, calibrated, and handed over. You’ll coordinate with site teams, contractors, consultants, and clients, manage quality and safety standards, resolve technical issues, and deliver documentation, training, and post-handover support.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop detailed commissioning plans and schedules for MEP systems per project specs.

• Coordinate with design, installation, site, and QA/QC teams to ensure systems are installation-ready.

• Lead site acceptance tests (SAT), performance tests, functional tests, balancing, calibration of systems.

• Identify, document, and resolve defects, non-conformances; ensure corrective actions are implemented.

• Oversee preparation of commissioning reports, test‐certificates, as-built documentation, client handover packs.

• Ensure compliance with all relevant standards, codes, and safety / regulatory requirements.

• Mentor, supervise, and coordinate a team of commissioning engineers, technicians, and subcontractors.

• Interface with clients, consultants, and authorities as needed for approvals, inspections.

• Contribute to project budgeting, risk assessment, and cost control during commissioning phase.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical / Electrical / MEP Engineering or equivalent.

• 7-10 years of experience in commissioning / testing roles; substantial experience leading commissioning phases.

• Strong knowledge of MEP systems: HVAC, electrical power, plumbing, fire detection/suppression, etc.

• Familiar with UAE codes, international commissioning standards, and regulatory compliance.

• Excellent problem solving, technical troubleshooting, and documentation skills.

• Strong leadership & communication skills; ability to manage multi-disciplinary teams.

• Proficiency with testing tools, instrumentation, commissioning software, and standard MS Office tools.

Salary & Market Insight

• As per salary surveys and job data, Commissioning Managers in Dubai with similar seniority often earn between AED 30,000 to AED 45,000 per month, depending on project size, company, and complexity.

• MEP Manager roles alone average around AED 24,000-25,000/month in Dubai; commissioning adds responsibility and tends to push salary higher.

What We Offer

• A senior technical leadership role with hands-on responsibility in projects from commissioning to client handover.

• Exposure to complex, high-performance projects; growth in engineering & technical excellence.

• Competitive package including benefits (medical, housing/allowance or transport, etc.).

• Opportunity to build & mentor high-performing team and influence commissioning standards in the company.

Location & Work Conditions

• Office & site-based work; frequent presence during commissioning, tests, and inspections.

• Full-time commitment; flexibility to travel between project sites, overtime expected during commissioning phases.

Growth & Career Path

• Possible advancement to Technical Director, Head of Commissioning, or Senior MEP Management roles.

• Broader authority over projects, more strategic roles, possibly regional or multi-project oversight.

How to Apply

Apply via the GulfTalent listing MEP Commissioning Manager (Ref: #501277). In your application, include:

• CV showcasing your commissioning leadership roles, projects, test / SAT experience.

• Examples of systems you’ve commissioned (MEP disciplines) and any handover documentation.

• Certifications and training relevant to MEP, safety, commissioning standards.

• Tools, software, and instrumentation you are proficient with.

Apply Here –  MEP Commissioning Manager   | UAE