The ProjectThis project offers the chance to join a talented Mace team in delivering a major entertainment and luxury hospitality project, collaborating with renowned architects and global consultants. The project involves extensive infrastructure and built assets, delivered rapidly through a hands-on construction management approach, ideal for those experienced in managing both main and sub-contract packages.
The RoleMace is seeking an experienced Instrumentation & Controls Manager / Senior MEP Project Manager to lead the delivery, integration and commissioning of complex building services, technology and control systems across major infrastructure and development programmes.
Working as part of the PMC team, you will be responsible for overseeing the design, coordination, installation, testing and integration of specialist MEP, ICT and control systems, ensuring seamless operation across multiple assets and stakeholders. The role requires a strong technical background in plant control systems, smart building technologies and systems integration, combined with proven project management capabilities within large-scale, multidisciplinary developments.
Your Responsibilities
- * Leading the delivery of instrumentation, controls, automation and specialist MEP systems from design through commissioning and handover.
- Managing all project phases including design reviews, procurement support, construction oversight, testing, commissioning and operational readiness.
- Acting as the primary technical authority for PMS, SCADA, BMS, CCMS, EMS, ELV and integrated building technology systems.
- Coordinating multidisciplinary teams including consultants, contractors, vendors, specialist integrators and client stakeholders.
- Reviewing and validating system architecture, control philosophies, network topologies and integration strategies.
- Driving Systems Integration (MSI) activities to ensure seamless communication between mechanical, electrical, ICT, ELV and operational technology platforms.
- Monitoring project progress, managing technical risks and implementing mitigation strategies to ensure successful delivery.
- Reviewing contractor submissions, shop drawings, method statements, testing procedures and commissioning plans.
- Managing factory acceptance testing (FAT), site acceptance testing (SAT), integrated systems testing and performance validation.
- Leading stakeholder workshops and technical coordination meetings while providing regular reporting on programme, risks and delivery status.
- Ensuring compliance with project specifications, international standards, local regulations and industry best practice.
- Supporting operational handover, training, asset information management and lifecycle readiness.
You'll Need To Have
- * Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, Controls Engineering, Mechatronics or a related discipline.
- Approximately 15+ years of experience delivering complex MEP, infrastructure or large development projects.
- Proven experience managing instrumentation, controls and automation systems within major programmes.
- Strong technical knowledge of PMS, SCADA, BMS, CCMS, EMS, PLC, DDC and integrated control systems.
- Experience leading Master Systems Integration (MSI) activities and coordinating interfaces between multiple technology platforms.
- Demonstrable experience with complex infrastructure, utilities, district cooling, transportation, aviation, data centre, healthcare, mixed-use or large-scale development projects.
- Strong understanding of testing, commissioning, integrated systems testing and operational handover processes.
- Experience reviewing technical designs, specifications, control strategies and contractor deliverables.
- Excellent stakeholder management, communication and reporting skills.
Experience managing consultants, contractors and specialist vendors within a PMC, consultancy or client-side environment.
- GCC or Middle East project experience preferred.
- Strong understanding of Interface management'
- Proven track record of stakeholder management'
Our valuesSafety first - Going home safe and well: We champion a safe, diverse, and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of well-being in every team.
Client focus - Deliver on our promise: We own the quality of deliverables and strategic outcomes and build long-term relationships with our clients.
Integrity - Always do the right thing: We influence positive outcomes within our industry while always aligning with our compliance obligations.
Create opportunity - For our people to excel: We champion a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities, inspiring our people and teams to develop.
Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfill all the criteria, please apply, as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.
We are also open to discussing part-time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role.
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