About this role
Hill International is hiring for our ongoing projects across Athens: Senior MEP Manager Location: Athens - Greece Reporting: Project Director Hill International is seeking an experienced Senior MEP Manager to join its team in Athens. The role combines pre-construction/design-phase responsibilities with on-site supervision during the construction phase, ensuring that MEP systems are designed, coordinated, and delivered in full compliance with project requirements.The successful candidate will act as a technical authority across both design and construction, supporting the project from early-stage development through to completion. Package: The company offers a competitive remuneration package and possibilities of career development within a dynamic working environment.
Pre-Construction & Design Phase
• Lead and manage MEP design coordination during concept, schematic, and detailed design stages
• Review and validate MEP design deliverables prepared by designers and specialist consultants
• Ensure compliance with local codes, international standards, and client technical requirements
• Provide input on constructability, value engineering, lifecycle cost analysis, and sustainability
• Coordinate MEP interfaces with architectural, structural, and civil disciplines
• Support tendering activities, including technical specifications, BOQs, and contractor evaluations
• Identify design risks and propose mitigation measures prior to construction commencement
Construction Phase – Site Supervision
• Supervise and monitor MEP works on site, ensuring compliance with approved designs, specifications, and schedules
• Review and approve method statements, shop drawings, material submittals, and test plans
• Coordinate MEP activities with main contractors, subcontractors, and other site disciplines
• Monitor quality, progress, and safety of MEP installations
• Participate in site inspections, technical meetings, and progress reviews
• Identify non-conformities and support corrective actions
• Support testing, commissioning, and handover of MEP systems
• Provide technical support during defects liability period, as required
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering (Master’s degree is an advantage)
• 10+ years of professional experience in MEP engineering
• Proven experience in both MEP design / pre-construction and construction-phase site supervision
• Experience on medium-to-large-scale building projects (commercial, residential, mixed-use, healthcare, or complex facilities.
• Experience working within consultancy, PMC, or Engineer’s Representative roles is an advance
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and coordinate multidisciplinary teams
• Strong reporting, communication, and leadership skills
• Fluency in English (written and spoken); Greek language skills are highly desirable
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, Revit, and BIM coordination tools is an advantage
• Professional knowledge of the English language
• The candidate should be based in or be eligible to work in Greece and be fluent in the Greek language.
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