• Lead and manage day-to-day construction activities for power projects, including substations, electrical infrastructure, and associated civil works.

• Plan, coordinate, and execute construction activities in line with approved project schedules, drawings, specifications, method statements, and contractual requirements.

• Manage site execution teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and specialist contractors to ensure efficient project delivery.

• Coordinate closely with project management, engineering, planning, procurement, QA/QC, HSE, testing and commissioning teams.

• Review construction drawings, specifications, method statements, inspection and test plans, and other technical documents prior to execution.

• Monitor project progress against approved schedules and establish recovery plans where delays or deviations are identified.

• Ensure construction activities are completed within approved budgets while effectively controlling manpower, materials, equipment, and subcontractor resources.

• Ensure compliance with project specifications, approved drawings, applicable UAE regulations, authority requirements, and international engineering standards.

• Supervise civil and electrical construction activities associated with substations and power infrastructure projects.

• Coordinate with clients, consultants, authorities, utility providers, and other stakeholders to resolve technical, construction, and site-related issues.

• Ensure all construction works are carried out in accordance with approved method statements, risk assessments, and quality requirements.

• Drive implementation of HSE policies and ensure a strong safety culture across project sites.

• Coordinate inspections, testing, commissioning, and handover activities with relevant project teams.

• Identify construction risks, constraints, and potential delays and implement appropriate mitigation measures.

• Review subcontractor performance, productivity, work quality, resource deployment, and adherence to project requirements.

• Conduct regular site meetings and progress reviews and provide accurate updates to senior management.

• Ensure proper documentation of site activities, progress reports, inspections, approvals, material records, and project handover documents.

• Support commercial and contractual teams in managing variations, claims, additional works, and subcontractor-related matters.

• Drive productivity improvement, efficient resource utilization, and timely resolution of site issues.

• Ensure project close-out, snagging, testing, commissioning, as-built documentation, and final handover are completed successfully.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.

• Typically 10–15 years of relevant construction experience, preferably within power infrastructure, substations, electrical projects, or large-scale infrastructure projects.

• Strong experience managing construction activities for substations and power projects.

• Proven experience in managing multidisciplinary construction teams, subcontractors, and site operations.

• Strong knowledge of construction planning, project execution, quality management, and HSE requirements.

• Experience working with clients, consultants, utility authorities, and other project stakeholders in the UAE is preferred.

• Knowledge of UAE utility requirements and approvals such as DEWA, TRANSCO/TAQA, or equivalent authority requirements will be an advantage.

• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, method statements, schedules, and technical documentation.

• Strong understanding of construction methodologies, project controls, risk management, and resource planning.

• Excellent leadership, communication, coordination, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.

• Proficiency in MS Office and project management/planning tools.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver projects within stringent timelines, quality, safety, and budget requirements.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in extra-high-voltage/high-voltage substation construction and associated infrastructure.

• Experience with major EPC contractors, utility projects, or large-scale power infrastructure developments.

• Familiarity with testing, commissioning, energization, and project handover processes.

• UAE/GCC project experience with relevant authority approvals is highly desirable.

Interview Details

Date: Sat - Sun, 5th - 6th September 2026

Time: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Venue: Swissotel, Al Murjan Hall 1 & 2, Umar Bin Al Khattab Road, Deira Dubai

Documents Required

• CV

• Passport Copy

• Educational Certificate

• Experience Certificates

• Utility Approvals