About the ASSURE (Accelerating Sustainable and Super-Efficient Real Estate) project
ASSURE is a joint initiative of the Indian Institute for Human Settlements, Indias premier knowledge institution working on urban transformation, and global next-generational digital services and consulting major and sustainability leader Infosys. ASSURE aims to transform Indias large, rapidly growing, and carbon and energy intensive real estate sector by promoting High Performance Buildings (HPBs) at scale.
In pursuit of its goal, ASSURE will, in the coming years, offer technical assistance to Indias largest developers for lighthouse projects spanning 100 million sq. ft., skill/ upskill 12,000 individuals, support 30 curated innovators, deliver a performance measurement and verification platform that incentivises HPB adoption and financing, and engage with policymakers and financial decisionmakers to usher enabling policies and financing arrangements for HPBs. In lighthouse projects, ASSURE works closely with developer teams to set realistic performance goals, guide technology and design choices, assist with implementation and O&M, and navigate financial and procurement pathwaysensuring successful delivery and operation of HPBs.
Job Description
We are seeking a Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing (MEP) expert to join the mission of transforming Indias real estate sector through High Performance Buildings (HPBs). A joint initiative between IIHS and Infosys, ASSURE-IIHS works on design consulting, capacity building, and performance measurement for large commercial projects. The MEP Expert will lead the technical review of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire-protection systems designed by developer-appointed consultants. The role involves ensuring alignment with ASSUREs performance goals, supporting integrated design decisions, and strengthening data-driven performance benchmarking across the programs lighthouse projects.
This could be either a regular position or a 11- month contractual engagement, renewable on mutual consent, with the potential to turn into a regular position over time.
Activities and Tasks
Responsibilities would include, but not be limited to, the following:
Structure and Reporting
The MEP systems expert will report to the Lead Technical Assistance, ASSURE at IIHS and will be required to collaborate effectively with a diverse group of internal teams and external individuals/ organisations.
Person Specification
The ideal candidate should have:
This could be either a regular position or a 11- month contractual engagement, renewable on mutual consent, with the potential to turn into a regular position over time. This offer is on an exclusive basis, which implies that other professional assignments (whether compensated or not) that bear a potential conflict of interest with IIHS cannot be undertaken.
The search will remain open until the position is filled.
Location
This position is based in Bengaluru and may entail travel to other locations in India.
Review and Assessment
The role and performance of the incumbent shall be subject to normal review and assessment systems at IIHS.
Diversity Policy
IIHS is an equal opportunity employer that encourages women, people with disabilities and those from economically and socially excluded communities with the requisite skills and qualifications to apply for positions.
Contact
Please write to us at **@ii*s.co.in if you need any clarifications while filling the online application form.

Keyskills: Mechanical Electrical Plumbing Energy Efficiency HVAC Energy Conservation Mechanical Engineering HVAC Engineering Electrical Engineering
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