ELV/BMS Resident Engineer

ELV Resident Engineer – Data Centres

MEP Building Services | Data Centres | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Do you have a proven track record delivering ELV, BMS and ICT systems for major data centre projects?

Are you looking for a technically challenging site-based role within one of the region’s most respected multidisciplinary design consultancies, supporting some of the world’s most advanced facilities?

THE ROLE

As part of a world-class data centre design and delivery team, a fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced ELV Resident Engineer to join a leading consultancy’s expanding MEP division in a site based capacity in Abu Dhabi.

This position is site-based, acting as the client’s representative and ensuring technical design compliance across ELV, ICT, BMS, EPMS and controls systems for hyperscale and multi-tenant colocation data centres.

You’ll act as the bridge between design and construction — coordinating between contractors, engineers, and the client to ensure the successful commissioning and handover of complex ICT and ELV infrastructure.

Key responsibilities include:

• Overseeing installation, QA/QC, witness testing, and commissioning of ICT, EPMS, BMS and ELV systems.

• Reviewing technical submittals, method statements, and site documentation.

• Managing site progress reports, RFIs, and inspection records.

• Ensuring compliance with design drawings, specifications, and quality standards.

• Liaising with client representatives, contractors, and design teams to maintain programme and design intent.

  
   

This is an ideal role for an experienced site engineer from an ELV / ICT / building services background who thrives in high-performance, data centre environments.

THE COMPANY

Energi People are proud to be representing one of the world’s most established, innovative and sustainable multidisciplinary design consultancies.

With a proven track record in data centre design, building services engineering, and mission critical infrastructure, they have delivered some of the most complex and technically advanced projects globally.

Their commitment to collaboration, technical excellence, and employee wellbeing has earned them a reputation as an employer of choice within the engineering community.

REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree or HNC/HND in Electrical, Electronics, ICT, or Building Services Engineering.

• 5–10 years’ experience in ELV, ICT or BMS Controls systems within data centres or critical environments.

• Strong understanding of Structured Cabling Systems, Fibre Networks, BMS/EPMS and related building technologies.

• Experience in commissioning management, testing & handover.

• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Bluebeam; Revit and Navisworks familiarity advantageous.

• Knowledge of international ICT, ELV, and data centre standards (BSI, TIA, ISO/IEC, Uptime Institute).

• Excellent client-facing, reporting, and communication skills.

• Commercially astute with strong attention to detail and problem-solving mindset.

TO APPLY / NEXT STEPS

To apply for this fantastic opportunity, please contact James Mowat, Managing Director – EMEA at Energi People.

I will personally call you for a confidential discussion about your background, aspirations, and this opportunity.

I will then share your CV with the client for review. Interviews will be conducted via MS Teams and face to face.

ABOUT US

Energi People are a privately owned global multi-disciplinary recruitment consultancy, established in 2002.

We are one of the most experienced and successful recruitment consultancies in the built environment and have successfully helped some of the largest and most technically advanced building construction projects across the world be completed by bringing the best technical people in our industry together.

Our MEP Design Consultancy & Data Centre team have more than 35 years of combined experience within building services engineering recruitment across the MENA region.

James Mowat has been elected as a Judge at the MEP Middle East Awards, the CIBSE UAE Awards, and has spoken at numerous industry events — a testament to our presence and commitment to the MENA Built Environment & Data Centre sectors.