MEP / Building Services Lead – Tajikistan

Aninver Development Partners SL (www.aninver.com) is looking for a MEP / Building Services Lead for a consultancy assignment financed by Asian Development Bank - AsDB26520TJK1 in Tajikistan.

Aninver Development Partners is currently preparing a proposal for an exciting tourism sector development initiative in Tajikistan, supported by the Asian Development Bank (ADB). The overarching goal of the assignment is to deliver comprehensive feasibility studies, detailed engineering designs, and due diligence packages for priority tourism infrastructure investments that catalyze regional growth and strengthen institutional capacities.

To successfully deliver this high-impact assignment, we are seeking a qualified MEP / Building Services Lead to join our international expert team. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in designing efficient, resilient mechanical and electrical building services tailored to challenging mountain environments, ensuring that all public facilities meet international standards and operational sustainability goals.

Aninver is preparing a proposal for this assignment. The selected expert will be part of the proposed team; the engagement is conditional on the contract being awarded to Aninver. The full Terms of Reference for the position are shared with shortlisted candidates.

Objectives of the assignment

• Support the national authorities and international stakeholders in preliminary scoping and prioritization of regional tourism investment projects.
• Contribute to the preparation of robust feasibility studies and detailed engineering designs for prioritized public tourism facilities.
• Incorporate energy-efficient, reliable, and climate-resilient mechanical and electrical systems suitable for remote or off-grid mountain environments.
• Ensure all building services designs align with international financial institution (IFI) guidelines, environmental standards, and local regulatory requirements.

Scope of work

• Conduct technical assessments of existing infrastructure and projected utility demands for proposed tourism facilities.
• Develop comprehensive mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) preliminary and detailed engineering designs (DED) for public buildings and tourism infrastructure.
• Design reliable off-grid, renewable, and cold-climate building services solutions, including heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and water supply systems.
• Prepare accurate technical specifications, bills of quantities (BoQs), and tender documentation for MEP packages.
• Collaborate closely with architects, structural engineers, and safeguard specialists to ensure integrated and sustainable facility planning.
• Contribute to cost estimations and financial evaluations related to building services installation, operation, and maintenance regimes.

Your role as MEP / Building Services Lead

• Lead the conceptualization, planning, and detailed design of all mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems for project facilities.
• Assess and integrate cold-climate engineering solutions and off-grid utility options tailored to remote mountainous regions.
• Prepare comprehensive technical reports, detailed engineering design packages, and bidding documentation for MEP components.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary team members to ensure infrastructure designs align with environmental, social, and architectural frameworks.
• Review and validate cost estimates, bills of quantities, and technical specifications prepared for procurement processes.
• Provide technical inputs for feasibility studies, project appraisal documents, and international financial institution reporting requirements.

Requirements

• Education: Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• 10+ years in public facilities, cold-climate/off-grid systems, IFI DED
• Languages: Proficiency in English

Desirable

• Prior working experience in Central Asia or similar mountainous terrain environments.
• Familiarity with Asian Development Bank (ADB) or other MDB procurement and design guidelines.
• Experience integrating renewable energy systems into public building services.

An experienced MEP / Building Services Lead with over 10 years of expertise in designing cold-climate, off-grid public facilities and international financial institution projects, eager to contribute to sustainable tourism infrastructure development in Tajikistan.

Assignment details

• Location: Tajikistan
• Financed by: Asian Development Bank - AsDB26520TJK1
• Expected input: 3 person-months
• Contract: individual consultancy (conditional on award)

About Aninver Development Partners

Aninver is an international development consulting firm headquartered in Spain. It supports governments, development banks, UN agencies and bilateral donors with feasibility studies, technical assistance, evaluations and capacity building across Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean, Europe, the Caucasus, Central Asia and Asia-Pacific, working with a network of international and national experts.

Why apply

• Join a multidisciplinary team on a Asian Development Bank - AsDB26520TJK1-financed project in Tajikistan.
• Individual consultancy: flexible, output-based engagement with an experienced proposal team.
• Your CV stays in Aninver's expert network for future assignments that match your profile.

How to apply

Sign in (or create a free account) and upload your CV in English. Add your LinkedIn profile, indicative daily rate and availability to speed up the assessment. Aninver will contact the shortlisted candidates.

Frequently asked questions

Is the position confirmed? The engagement depends on the contract being awarded to Aninver. Shortlisted experts are included in the proposal with their consent.

Can I apply if I am not based in the country? Yes, unless the requirements say otherwise; relevant regional experience is an asset.

What happens with my CV? It is used to assess your fit for this and future positions and is not shared with third parties without your consent.