1) Job Purpose Lead the technical office activities for MEP works by managing design review, shop drawings, coordination, quantity surveying, cost control, and technical submittals to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in full compliance with specifications and quality standards.2) Key Responsibilities A) Design & Technical Review Review IFC drawings, tender documents, and project specifications. Validate MEP system design (HVAC, plumbing, firefighting, electrical, light current, BMS). Ensure compliance with:Local codes & authority regulations International standards (ASHRAE, NFPA, IEC, etc.) Identify design conflicts and propose technical solutions. B) Shop Drawings & Coordination Lead preparation and review of coordinated MEP shop drawings. Perform multidisciplinary coordination with:Architecture Structure Civil Other MEP trades Run clash detection using Revit / Navisworks. Issue fully coordinated drawings for site execution. C) Technical Submittals Prepare and review:Material submittals Method statements RFIsTechnical queries Ensure consultant approval in line with the project baseline. D) Quantity Surveying & Cost Control Prepare MEP BOQs and quantity take-offs. Review contractor/supplier invoices. Track material consumption vs. budget. Support variation orders and claims with technical backup. E) Planning & Progress Monitoring Link technical office deliverables to the project schedule. Set priorities based on procurement and construction sequence. Issue weekly technical office progress reports. F) Procurement & Vendor Technical Evaluation Prepare technical comparison sheets. Evaluate suppliers and subcontractors. Participate in technical negotiations. G) Site Technical Support Provide solutions for technical issues raised on site. Issue as-built drawings. Support testing, commissioning, and handover documentation. H) Team Leadership (Senior Level) Distribute tasks among technical office engineers. Review team outputs before submission. Develop technical office workflows and templates.3) Deliverables Coordinated shop drawing log Material submittal log RFI log MEP quantity take-off reports Technical comparison statements Value engineering proposals As-built drawings O&M manuals (during handover phase)4) KPIs (Performance Metrics) Shop drawings approval cycle time Number of coordination clashes after approval Material submittal approval rate (first submission) Cost variance vs. budget Response time to RFIs% of technical office deliverables meeting schedule Value engineering savings achieved5) Reporting Line Reports to: Technical Office Manager / Project Manager / MEP Manager Supervises: Technical Office Engineers BIM Coordinators (if applicable) Document Controller (functionally)6) Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in:Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Very strong knowledge of MEP systems in large-scale projects.7) Experience7 – 12+ years in MEP construction. Minimum 3 years in a senior technical office role. Experience in one or more:Administrative buildings Hospitals Commercial / Mixed-use Residential compounds High-rise towers8) Technical Skills Auto CAD (advanced) Revit MEP (highly preferred) Navisworks (clash detection) MS Project / Primavera (reading & tracking) Excel for BOQs and cost tracking Strong knowledge of MEP materials and market suppliers