Military Engineer Services

The Military Engineer Services office at Padmanabh Maniyar P-5 on Kotwali Road is right in the Delhi Cantt area. It’s situated in the MES Officers' Enclave, which is a bit of a landmark for those of us working here. It is a very specific kind of environment, being so close to the heart of the military operations. The building itself has that solid, functional look you’d expect. Inside, we spend our hours looking over project tenders and checking on the progress of various construction sites. It is a lot of coordination. We deal with many different people every day, from senior officers to the laborers out on the sites. It can get pretty hectic, especially when there are deadlines looming or if a major repair is needed unexpectedly. We aren't the type to put up big billboards about what we do. People around the Cantt know us because we are the ones making sure the utilities and buildings are in good shape. There are always tea breaks where we discuss the latest challenges, whether it’s the heat or a delay in materials. It is a steady, predictable kind of work life, but it keeps us busy. We just focus on getting the engineering tasks done right and making sure everything in the enclave and beyond is working like it should. We are just part of the background that keeps the military infrastructure going.