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Zabiulla khan, MEP Project Manager

Zabiulla khan

MEP Project Manager·Japan Interior

United Arab Emirates

Master's degree, MSC Building Services Engineering

Work experience

Total years of experience: 9 years, 6 months

MEP Project Manager

September 2016 - February 2026

Japan Interior

Al Muharraq, Bahrain

September 2016 - February 2026

Responsibilities:

Managed end-to-end delivery of MEP and interior fit-out projects valued between AED 400K and AED 12M across banking, retail, and F&B sectors in Bahrain and KSA
Acted as primary client liaison for Tier-1 corporate clients including HSBC, Standard Chartered, BNP Paribas, Al Baraka Bank, Nike, Adidas, Under Armour, and Timberland
Prepared and reviewed detailed MEP BOQs, cost plans, and variation orders across a total portfolio exceeding AED 20M
Led full procurement cycle including vendor sourcing, material submissions, technical approvals, and price negotiation for HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and fire-fighting systems
Coordinated with clients, mall management, consultants, and subcontractors from initial design through to final handover and DLP
Developed and maintained project schedules to ensure milestone adherence and prevent programme delays
Managed design coordination including cross-functional reviews, RFI management, clash resolution, and shop drawing approvals
Oversaw daily site operations including labour deployment, progress monitoring, quality inspections, and HSE compliance
Prepared and submitted Civil Defence documentation for fire alarm, fire-fighting, and emergency systems
Created and implemented HSE standards specifically for HSBC banking projects
Managed cash flow forecasting, progress valuations, subcontractor invoice verification, and final account settlement including DLP retention release
Performed HVAC load calculations using HAP and lighting design using Dialux for technical submittals and consultant approvals
Handled cybersecurity compliance requirements on behalf of HSBC within the project environment


Achievements:

Successfully delivered 10+ concurrent fit-out and MEP projects across Bahrain and KSA with a combined portfolio value exceeding AED 20M
Consistently achieved cost savings of 15%+ against initial estimates through strategic vendor negotiation and value engineering
Built and maintained long-term relationships with globally recognised blue-chip clients including HSBC, Nike, Adidas, and BNP Paribas, resulting in repeat project awards
Developed and implemented HSBC-specific HSE standards that were adopted across all HSBC project sites
Successfully managed multi-site retail rollouts for Nike and Adidas across the GCC using standardised MEP cost templates, improving efficiency and consistency
Delivered BNP Paribas 4-floor office renovation in Bahrain on time and within budget, covering full MEP scope valued at AED 3.2M
Grew client portfolio through proactive business development, bringing in new project enquiries directly through client relationship management
Managed Civil Defence approvals and submissions for fire and emergency systems in Bahrain with zero compliance failures
Maintained seamless project continuity across concurrent projects by implementing structured scheduling and procurement systems

Company industry:
Fit-Out & Joinery

Education

Brunel University

July 2018

July 2018

Master's degree, MSC Building Services Engineering

United Kingdom