Lead, Building Engineering-MEP

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WeWork India is one of India’s leading flexible workspace operators – ‘Great Place To Work’ certified (Nov 2024 – Nov 2025), aimed at creating flexible workspace solutions for company of all sizes. Since its inception in India in 2016, WeWork India has expanded across 68 operational centres in Chennai, New Delhi, Gurugram, Noida, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Pune, and Hyderabad.  WeWork India meets distinct workspace needs, for various businesses. WeWork India strives to provide customised and curated solutions for various office space needs through its products and solutions. At WeWork India, we’re driven by collaboration, creativity, and a shared vision to redefine the future of work. If you're looking to be part of a dynamic, fast-growing organisation that values talent and fosters growth, join us and build your future with WeWork India.

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About the Role

This is a great opportunity for someone who is looking for responsibility and the hunger to create amazing spaces and revolutionize the definition of workspace. The role includes managing both standard, custom and managed WeWork Offices. We are looking for a Lead – MEP who will be responsible for managing the end-to-end delivery of all MEP works across assigned projects. The ideal candidate should possess strong technical expertise, excellent coordination skills, basic MEP design knowledge and hands-on experience in project management.

Roles and Responsibilities

● Demonstrate strong technical expertise in basebuild MEP infrastructure.
● Conduct detailed building due diligence and identify gaps, risks, and basebuild deficiencies during building evaluation. Review landlord MEP provisions, capacities, and compliance with project requirements.
● Hands-on experience in interior fitout MEP works covering HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, Fire Fighting, ELV, and BMS.
● Review and validate MEP drawings, BOQs, and technical submittals.
● Coordinate closely with architects, consultants, Internal AOR/EOR, and internal project teams from the layout planning stage to final GFC issuance.Ensure design alignment across all disciplines and highlight interface conflicts early.
● Proficient in AutoCAD and able to prepare/modify basic MEP layouts and overlay drawings.
● Coordinate with Real Estate teams to track and follow up on Landlord deliverables.
● Conduct routine site inspections to monitor installation quality and progress. Ensure all MEP installations adhere to NBC, IS standards, local authority regulations, OEM guidelines, and client specifications.
● Verify material installations, workmanship standards, and adherence to method statements.
● Prepare concept budgets, validate MEP cost estimates, and ensure adherence to approved budget allocations.
● Monitor variations/VOs and ensure cost optimization without compromising quality.
● Manage the external commissioning (Cx) agency for testing, commissioning, and Integrated System Testing (IST) of all MEP systems.
● Ensure test protocols, reports, and system performance meet design intent.
● Prepare snag lists/punch lists, ensure timely closure, and track rectifications.
● Ensure complete documentation handover to operations, including As-built drawings, O&M manuals, test reports, and warranty certificates.
● Support technical handover to facility teams and assist during the transition phase.
● Identify technical risks early and propose mitigation measures. Ensure strict adherence to QA/QC procedures and safety standards on site. Support audits and ensure compliance with project quality guidelines.
● Take end-to-end ownership of MEP design coordination and execution for assigned projects.
● Track project milestones, monitor progress, and escalate critical issues proactively. Ensure timely delivery of MEP works aligned with master project schedules.

Education and Desired Qualifications

● BE/Diploma in Mechanical / Electrical from a reputed institute
● Experience in AutoCAD
● 6-8 for BE / 8-10 years for Diploma Holders professional experience in high quality commercial projects, Mixed-use residential, cultural, and institutional experience also will be considered.
● A commitment to delivering outstanding high quality project delivery.
● Ambitious, out-of-the-box thinker
● Interest in rule based design refined over multiple iterations
● Reliable, focused, and detail-oriented
● Some demonstrable experience in project management
● Ability to invoke applicable building , accessibility codes, and zoning in the design scheme
● Excellent decision-making skills
● Self-directed with a high level of initiative and a ‘can do’ attitude, but open to feedback
● Highly resourceful problem solver and quick learner
● Strong time management skills
● Excellent organizational and ‘people’ skills
● Proficient in the following programs: AutoCAD

Equal Opportunity Employer

WeWork India is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for our employees and members. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. We expect all employees to embody our values and all aspects of employment including the decisions to hire and promote, are based on merit, competence, performance and business needs.Our total rewards philosophy is aimed at providing compensation that is competitive, performance linked and helps us attract and retain the talent we need to drive our business forward and serve our members. As part of WeWork India, our commitment to you is that  you’ll be surrounded by career opportunities in a culture that fosters collaboration, flexibility and inclusion.