About this role
Egis is building its data centre capability across the UAE and wider MESA region. This is a ground-floor opportunity shaping how we deliver, who we work with, and what we stand for in the market. We want someone who brings the expertise we are building towards and who wants to establish a practice, not just join one. You will act as Lead Design Consultant point of contact on data centre commissions, single point of accountability for multi-disciplinary design delivery across architectural, MEP, ELV, civil, and structural workstreams, from pre-concept through to site close-out.
Act as LDC point of contact - single point of accountability for architectural, MEP, ELV, civil, structural, and specialist design workstreamsLead multi-disciplinary bids from LDC-stage through to appointmentOwn the full design lifecycle from pre-concept and FEED through detailed design, IFC, and site close-outDrive each design gateway, maintaining programme and technical ownership throughoutServe as the client's primary design interface - accountable for quality, coordination, and delivery across all disciplinesContribute to business development and pre-FEED client engagement as the practice grows 10+ years of MEP design experience with at least 3 years in a lead or management roleProven track record across the full project lifecycle on data centre or mission-critical projectsExperienced leading multi-disciplinary teams and bids as LDC - not MEP in isolationStrong working knowledge of data centre MEP/ELV systems: HV/LV power, UPS, precision cooling, BMS/EPMS, ICT infrastructure, and fire suppressionGCC experience and familiarity with ASHRAE, BS, and NFPA standards expectedDegree-qualified in mechanical or electrical engineering; Chartered or working towards preferredBIM/Revit proficiency required 400+ strong, award-winning MEP/ELV team across UAE, KSA, India, Jordan, and EgyptGround-floor opportunity to shape an emerging data centre practice in one of the world's most active mission-critical marketsReal influence over how the practice takes shape, backed by the scale and resources of a global consultancyCompetitive package and UAE benefits