Mep Engineering - Luxury Hotel Project

Role Overview: The Building Services Manager will oversee all MEP, HVAC, fire safety, and vertical transportation systems within a sensitive historical restoration. You must navigate Venice’s strict

V

incolo Idrogeologico

(hydro-geological constraints) and integrate modern luxury services into a centuries-old structure without compromising architectural integrity.

Key Responsibilities:

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MEP Strategy:

Design and install high-e iciency HVAC (anti-saline coastal air units), smart lighting, and BMS systems hidden within existing fabric.

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Venice-Specific Logistics:

Coordinate delivery of boilers, chillers, and generators via vaporetti (water buses) and temporary floating cranes; manage “last 100m” hand-cart logistics.

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Flood Mitigation:

Design and maintain mobile flood barriers, sump pumps, and raised MEP basements to counteract Acqua Alta (high water).

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Compliance:

Liaise with Comune di Venezia and Soprintendenza for approvals on external condenser units, flues, and roof penetrations.

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Luxury Standards:

Ensure zero vibration, silent operation (sound masking), and instantaneous hot water delivery to suites.

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Sustainability:

Integrate lagoon-source heat pumps and greywater recycling to achieve LEED Gold or equivalent.

Requirements:

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10+ years in Building Services, with 5+ years in high-end hospitality or heritage projects.

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Fluency in English, Italian ( preferred not a must ).

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Proven experience with

Testo Unico dell’Edilizia (DPR 380/01)

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seismic/waterproofing norms (NTC 2018)

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Ability to read stralcio di mappa catastale (cadastral maps) and work without permanent roads.

Reporting Line:

Project Director