Head – MEP (Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing)

Company Description

Assystem provides engineering, project management and digital services to optimise the performance and safety of critical infrastructure throughout its lifecycle.

The company first came to India having acquired Stup Consultants Pvt Ltd in 2021 and L&TIEL in 2024. The company combines its globally recognised expertise in complex project management, with deep-rooted local experience cross full spectrum of infrastructure – from energy, transportation and urban development to water. Today, Assystem has a strong community of 1,500+ multidiscipline engineering experts connected across 8 offices in India.

The Assystem Group is one of the world’s leading independent nuclear engineering companies, ranked among the top three globally, with 60 years of experience in complex and highly regulated environments. With 8,000 experts across 13 countries, Assystem supports the development of low-carbon energy.

Head – MEP (Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing)

Location : Gurgaon

Reporting To : COO

The role of a Head of MEP (Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing) – Design Engineering is to lead and manage the complete MEP design function for projects such as airports, buildings, metro, industrial, commercial, or infrastructure developments.

Key Responsibilities

1. Leadership & Team Management

• Lead the MEP design department and multidisciplinary engineering teams.

• Allocate resources, review performance, and mentor engineers/designers.

• Coordinate with architects, structural, civil, and project management teams.

2. MEP Design Management

• Oversee the design of:

  • HVAC systems

  • Electrical systems

  • Fire fighting & fire alarm systems

  • Plumbing & drainage systems

  • ELV/Security systems

• Ensure designs comply with client requirements, codes, standards, and statutory regulations.

3. Design Review & Approval

• Review concept, schematic, detailed, and IFC drawings.

• Validate calculations, BOQs, technical specifications, and load estimations.

• Approve technical submissions and consultant deliverables.

4. Coordination & Stakeholder Management

• Coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors, and authorities.

• Attend design review meetings and resolve technical clashes/issues.

• Support tendering and procurement activities.

5. Project Planning & Execution Support

• Monitor design schedules and ensure timely delivery.

• Support construction teams with technical clarifications.

• Review RFIs, shop drawings, and site changes.

6. Quality & Compliance

• Ensure adherence to:

  • NBC

  • IS Codes

  • ASHRAE

  • NFPA

  • IEC and other applicable standards

• Implement QA/QC processes for design deliverables.

7. Budget & Cost Optimization

• Optimize design for cost efficiency and energy performance.

• Support value engineering initiatives.

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of MEP systems and integrated building services.

• Expertise in software such as:

  • AutoCAD

  • Revit MEP

  • Navisworks

  • ETAP

  • HAP

  • Dialux

• Leadership, coordination, and client management skills.

• Understanding of BIM and sustainable design practices.

Industries Hiring for This Role

• Airport Projects

• Metro/Rail

• Commercial Buildings

• Hospitals

• Data Centers

• Industrial Plants

• Infrastructure & Smart Cities

Qualification

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering.
• Master’s Degree preferred.
• Professional certifications in BIM/Project Management will be an added advantage.

Experience

• 20+ years of relevant experience in MEP design engineering.
• Experience in large infrastructure/building projects such as:
  • Airports
  • Metro/Rail
  • Commercial complexes
  • Hospitals
  • Industrial projects
  • Data centers
• Prior experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams is mandatory.

Key Skills

• MEP design expertise (HVAC, electrical systems, plumbing, fire protection)
• Leadership and team management
• Client relationship management
• Project delivery and commercial awareness
• BIM and digital engineering knowledge
• Strong communication and stakeholder management

We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people’s ability to dare are the only things that matter !. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.