Lead and manage electrical construction activities for power infrastructure projects, including substations, transformers, switchgear, transmission and associated electrical systems.
Plan, coordinate, and supervise electrical installation activities in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, method statements, ITPs, project schedules, and contractual requirements.
Manage electrical site teams, engineers, supervisors, technicians, subcontractors, and specialist vendors.
Coordinate with construction, civil, engineering, planning, procurement, QA/QC, HSE, testing and commissioning teams to ensure smooth project execution.
Review electrical drawings, single-line diagrams, cable schedules, equipment layouts, specifications, method statements, and technical submissions before commencement of works.
Ensure proper installation, termination, testing, and commissioning of electrical equipment and systems.
Monitor project progress against approved schedules and implement corrective and recovery actions where required.
Ensure availability and efficient utilization of manpower, materials, tools, equipment, and other resources required for electrical works.
Coordinate procurement, inspection, delivery, storage, and installation of electrical equipment and materials.
Supervise installation of transformers, switchgear, GIS/AIS equipment, protection systems, control panels, cables, earthing systems, lighting, auxiliary systems, and related electrical infrastructure.
Coordinate with testing and commissioning teams for pre-commissioning checks, functional testing, protection testing, energization, and handover activities.
Ensure electrical works comply with approved designs, project specifications, UAE authority requirements, applicable standards, and client requirements.
Coordinate with clients, consultants, utility authorities, and other stakeholders for inspections, approvals, technical clarifications, and resolution of site issues.
Review and approve subcontractor work plans, method statements, shop drawings, inspection requests, and technical documentation as applicable.
Monitor subcontractor performance, productivity, workmanship, resource deployment, and compliance with project requirements.
Ensure all electrical activities are executed in accordance with approved HSE procedures, risk assessments, and safe working practices.
Identify technical, construction, procurement, and interface risks and implement appropriate mitigation measures.
Conduct regular site inspections to verify progress, quality, installation practices, and compliance with approved requirements.
Coordinate resolution of RFIs, technical queries, non-conformances, design changes, and site coordination issues.
Monitor electrical quantities, variations, additional works, and material consumption and support the commercial team in contractual matters.
Prepare and review daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports and provide updates to project management.
Ensure completion of testing, commissioning, snagging, as-built documentation, O&M manuals, and final handover requirements.
Drive continuous improvement, productivity, cost control, and timely completion of electrical works.
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering; a relevant postgraduate qualification or professional certification will be an advantage.
Typically 10–15 years of relevant experience in electrical construction and project execution, preferably within power transmission, substations, or major EPC projects.
Strong hands-on experience in substation and transformer projects is highly preferred.
Experience in electrical installation, testing, commissioning, energization, and handover of power infrastructure projects.
Strong knowledge of HV/EHV electrical systems, transformers, switchgear, protection and control systems, cables, earthing, and auxiliary systems.
Experience in managing electrical subcontractors, site teams, vendors, and multidisciplinary project interfaces.
Knowledge of construction planning, project schedules, resource management, QA/QC, HSE, and project documentation.
Ability to interpret electrical drawings, SLDs, equipment layouts, cable schedules, specifications, and technical documents.
Knowledge of applicable IEC standards, UAE regulations, utility requirements, and electrical safety practices.
UAE/GCC experience and exposure to utility approvals such as DEWA, TRANSCO/TAQA, or equivalent authorities will be an advantage.
Strong leadership, communication, coordination, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency in MS Office and relevant project planning/documentation tools.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver electrical works within required timelines, quality standards, safety requirements, and budgets.