Head of MEP at BESIX

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Feb, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

MEP Self-Perform, P&L Ownership, Strategic Setup, Operational Leadership, Tender Engineering, Design Engineering, Procurement, Site Execution, Risk Mitigation, Cash Flow Control, Organization Build-Up, Supply Chain Leadership, Project Delivery Oversight, Governance, Cost Control, Value Engineering

Industry

Construction

Description

Company Description Six Construct, a subsidiary of the BESIX Group, is the largest Belgian construction company operating in the Middle East. The company combines the efforts of a highly skilled workforce, along with strategic planning and innovative use of technology to overcome the most complex business challenges. Six Construct is a multi-services company that operates in the construction of commercial and residential buildings, sport and leisure facilities, infrastructure and marine-related projects. The company currently employs a workforce of approximately 4,000 in the Middle East, and a total of 10,000 worldwide. Job Description Why This Role Matters The Head of MEP is responsible for the strategic establishment, scaling, and operational leadership of BESIX Middle East’s in-house MEP self-perform capability. The role’s 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 You’ll Drive 1. Strategic Setup & Integration (Core Mandate) Establish BESIX’s 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 You’re a Great Fit If You Have Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (Master’s 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 You’ll 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. Entities: Besix Construct L.L.C. Department: Operations

Responsibilities

The Head of MEP is tasked with strategically establishing and leading the in-house MEP self-perform capability to ensure delivery certainty, cost control, and risk mitigation across BESIX projects. This involves owning the MEP business P&L, building the entire organizational structure, and integrating MEP works across all project phases from tender to execution.