MEP Lead - Contracts & Procurement

Position Title: MEP Lead

Department: Contracts & Procurement

Reports To: Contracts & Procurement Head / Commercial Head

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Position Overview

MEP Lead - Contracts & Procurement

Key Responsibilities

Procurement Strategy

• Develop and implement procurement strategies for MEP works aligned with project timelines and budgets.
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard suppliers, contractors, and consultants for MEP services.
• Drive competitive bidding, tendering, and vendor selection processes.
• Ensure procurement practices comply with company policies and statutory requirements.

Contract Management

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts for MEP works, ensuring clarity on scope, deliverables, timelines, and penalties.
• Manage contract lifecycle: tendering, award, execution, variations, claims, and closure.
• Mitigate risks by ensuring contracts are legally sound and aligned with project objectives.
• Resolve disputes and claims in coordination with legal and project teams.

Cost Control & Value Engineering

• Monitor procurement budgets and ensure cost optimization without compromising quality.
• Conduct value engineering exercises to identify cost-saving opportunities in MEP systems.
• Track market trends, material prices, and technology innovations to inform procurement decisions.

Vendor & Stakeholder Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors, contractors, and consultants.
• Conduct periodical vendor performance evaluation as per process.
• Collaborate with project, design, and finance teams to ensure smooth execution of MEP works.

Leadership & Reporting

• Lead a team of procurement and contract professionals.
• Provide regular reports on procurement status, risks, and savings to senior management.
• Train and mentor junior staff on procurement best practices and contract administration.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of

  MEP systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire-fighting, ELV)

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• Expertise in

  contracts management, tendering, and procurement processes

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• Excellent negotiation, analytical, and risk management skills.
• Familiarity with

  SAP systems, procurement software, and project management tools

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• Understanding of

  local building codes, statutory requirements, and sustainability standards

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Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or related field (MBA in Supply Chain/Contracts added advantage).
• 15–18 years of experience in MEP procurement and contracts, with at least 5 years in a lead role.
• Proven track record in large-scale real estate or construction projects.