DUBAI, UAE, 25 January 2024: KPM Engineering (KPM) announced that it has further strengthened its leadership team and appointed Colin Scott as Director, Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP). Making the announcement through a Press release, KPM said that Scott will elevate the organisation’s MEP service delivery in the Middle East region, by enhancing and streamlining the company’s innovative mechanical, electrical and plumbing service capabilities and by developing and executing strategies to improve efficiencies while maintaining world-class quality standards. Furthermore, KPM said that Scott will lead the continuous development of KPM’s workforce by spearheading strategic initiatives to grow and upskill MEP and Building Information Modelling (BIM) teams, ensuring the organisation remains at the forefront of industry advancements and is well-equipped to deliver innovative solutions to clients. 

KPM said that in his new role, Scott will maintain KPM’s strong client focus and strengthen its value partnerships as the primary contact for MEP projects across key sectors in the region. KPM added that Scott is a chartered building design engineer, with over 23 years’ experience in engineering and consultancy roles in the UAE and United Kingdom. KPM also said that Scott has extensive experience managing and consulting on high-profile projects in the Middle East region, including government, mixed-use, hospitality, residential and retail, such as SLS Tower in Business Bay, Deira City Centre, and Marsana Retail District on Hudayriyat Island. 

Commenting on his appointment, Scott said: “KPM’s global ambitions align with my passion for growth and driving positive change within engineering. I am excited to be part of one of the region’s leading multidisciplinary engineering companies, and  I aim to further elevate our standing by fostering a culture of continuous improvement and development in project delivery, leveraging cutting-edge technologies, and prioritising client-centric solutions. This is a dynamic market, and as client requirements become more complex and priorities evolve to seek out more sustainable solutions, I look forward to navigating this journey with KPM.”

Kashif Fakih, Director, KPM, said: “Scott’s appointment as Director of MEP marks another exciting chapter for KPM. He fully aligns with our commitment to growth, strengthening client partnerships, and exploring new opportunities in expanding sectors. With a relentless focus on delivering quality outcomes and cultivating successful teams, he brings a wealth of regional experience in MEP delivery to our current and future multidisciplinary projects.”