Opportunity details
Senior Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing (MEP) Manager
Career Options Africa Group is a HR Consultancy firm specialized in Recruitment, HR outsourcing and Immigration support in Africa with offices in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Burundi, Nigeria, South Africa and South Sudan.
https://www.careeroptionsafricagroup.com/
CAREER OPTIONS AFRICA GROUP
www.careeroptionsafricagroup.com
SENIOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING (MEP) MANAGER (CONSTRUCTION AND REAL ESTATE COMPANY) - RWANDA
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Career Options Africa Group is a HR Consultancy firm specializing in Recruitment, HR outsourcing and Immigration support in Africa with offices in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Burundi, Nigeria, South Africa and South Sudan.
Our client, a global professional services company specializing in project management, cost management, and consulting across the real estate, infrastructure, and construction sectors. The company partners with clients worldwide to deliver complex projects and programmes, providing expertise in project delivery, commercial management, and strategic consulting. We are seeking a Senior Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing (MEP) Manager to be based in Rwanda.
THE JOB
MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES.
- Assist the Client Project Director in fulfilling project requirements related to MEP systems and services.
- Manage and oversee Senior Engineers, Engineers, Inspectors, Consultants, and Contractors involved in MEP works.
- Review and monitor design submissions to ensure compliance with project requirements, specifications, operational requirements, and industry best practices.
- Review and comment on tender documents, technical submissions, shop drawings, method statements, mock-ups, and material submittals.
- Coordinate interfaces between MEP systems and other disciplines including architectural, structural, civil, special systems, and operational requirements.
- Monitor construction activities to ensure works are executed in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, quality standards, and project schedules.
- Implement and enforce quality assurance and quality control procedures for MEP installations.
- Attend inspections, Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), testing & commissioning activities, and integrated systems testing.
- Review and resolve contractor RFIs, technical queries, non-conformance reports, and design coordination issues.
- Conduct regular site inspections and identify construction defects, installation issues, and operational concerns.
- Coordinate design changes, site modifications, and technical interfaces between site and design offices.
- Liaise and coordinate with PM/CM teams, Design Consultants, Contractors, suppliers, authorities, and airport stakeholders.
- Monitor project progress, procurement status, testing activities, and delivery of critical MEP equipment and systems.
- Ensure compliance with project safety procedures, airport operational requirements, and applicable codes and standards.
- Participate in progress meetings, technical workshops, testing & commissioning reviews, ORAT activities, and handover processes.
- Support project close-out activities including warranties, as-built documentation, O&M manuals, training, and final handover to the Airport Operational Readiness (AOR) Team.
- Keep management informed of critical technical issues, risks, delays, and mitigation measures.
- Any other project related duties and responsibilities as stipulated in the Agreement.
- Perform other duties and take on other responsibilities as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
The job holder should have the following qualifications.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related discipline
- Minimum of 20 years of professional experience in large and complex building and infrastructure projects with a minimum of 10 years’ professional experience in major international airport projects
- Registered member of a recognized professional institution in the required field.
- Experience in airport MEP systems including HVAC, plumbing, drainage, fire protection, electrical systems, ELV interfaces, power distribution, standby power systems, and building services coordination.
- Strong knowledge of MEP systems, construction methods, testing & commissioning procedures, and trade practices.
THE RIGHT PERSON FOR THE JOB
The ideal candidate should possess the following skills and competencies.
- Must be able to handle multiple tasks and prioritize.
- Computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office applications
- Ability to work with diverse groups, from top level executive to field foreman.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal in English
- Shows strong problem-solving skills and can work independently as well as strong team player.
WHAT WE ARE OFFERING THE RIGHT PERSON
We are offering the successful candidate a monthly net salary of USD 7,000 – 8,000
HOW TO APPLY
Visit www.careeroptionsafricagroup.com and www.hreastafrica.com for more details on this position.
Send CV only to recruitment_rw@careeroptionsafricagroup.com by 10th November 2026 subject heading, as SENIOR MEP MANAGER (CONSTRUCTION AND REAL ESTATE) - RWANDA . However, applications will be reviewed as they are received, and qualified candidates called for an interview as soon as their CVs are received. Kindly indicate current, last or expected salary in the CV.
Candidates who do not hear from us by this date should consider their applications unsuccessful.