Job 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 Head – MEP will lead the Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing engineering practice within the organization. The role is responsible for technical leadership, project delivery, team development, client engagement, and business growth across multidisciplinary design projects.

The candidate will ensure high-quality engineering design, compliance with international standards, innovation in sustainable systems, and efficient delivery of consultancy services.

Engineering Leadership

• Lead the MEP design function across multiple projects and sectors.
• Provide technical guidance and oversight for HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and ELV systems.
• Ensure designs comply with international standards (ASHRAE, NFPA, IEC, IS codes, etc.).
• Establish and maintain MEP engineering standards, design procedures, and QA/QC processes.
• Implement BIM integration and digital engineering tools.

Project Delivery

• Oversee MEP design delivery for complex multidisciplinary projects.
• Ensure projects meet schedule, budget, and quality targets.
• Coordinate closely with architecture, structural, and other engineering disciplines.
• Lead design reviews and technical approvals.

Team Leadership & Capability Development

• Build, mentor, and manage a high-performing MEP engineering team.
• Recruit and develop engineers and technical specialists.
• Promote knowledge sharing, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Implement training programs to strengthen technical capabilities.

Governance & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with local regulations, safety standards, and industry best practices.
• Manage technical risks and ensure proper documentation and approvals.
• Support internal audits and quality assurance processes.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering.

Experience

• 15–20+ years of experience in MEP design and consultancy.
• Experience managing large multidisciplinary design teams.
• Proven track record delivering complex engineering projects.
• Experience in international engineering consultancy environments preferred.

Additional Information

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.