Job description

With more than 14000 people around the globe, GHD is one of the world’s leading professional services companies operating in the global markets of water, energy and resources, environment, property and buildings, and transportation. Serving clients across five continents and the Pacific region, GHD people share a passion for exceeding the expectations of our clients and contributing to their success

About the Role

The Lead Electrical Design Engineer is a senior leadership position responsible for driving the successful delivery of electrical engineering services across a portfolio of complex and high-profile projects throughout the UAE and Middle East. The role combines technical excellence, project leadership, client engagement, and commercial accountability to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on schedule, and within budget.

As a key member of the Buildings and Infrastructure team, the Lead Electrical Design Engineer will lead multidisciplinary design teams, oversee resource planning and project financial performance, and provide expert guidance on electrical systems design, authority requirements, and industry best practices. The successful candidate will possess extensive experience delivering large-scale and mega developments for Tier 1 developers and government clients, with expert knowledge of DEWA, TAQA, and other regional authority regulations.

The role requires a proven ability to manage teams, mentor engineers, build strong client relationships, drive technical innovation, and contribute to business growth while maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and project delivery.

Education & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (Master’s Degree preferred).
• Minimum 12+ years of experience in electrical engineering design and project delivery, including at least 5 years in a leadership or management role.
• Extensive experience delivering complex and large-scale projects across the UAE and GCC region, including commercial, hospitality, healthcare, mixed-use, infrastructure, and mega developments.
• Expert knowledge of UAE authority regulations and approval processes, particularly DEWA, TAQA, ADDC, AADC, Etihad Water & Electricity, Civil Defence, and other relevant regulatory authorities.
• Proven track record of delivering projects for Tier 1 developers and government clients, including the successful management of multidisciplinary design teams.
• Demonstrated experience in project planning, resource management, budget control, and commercial performance management.
• Advanced proficiency in Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD, Navisworks, BIM 360, Dialux, ETAP, and other relevant engineering software.
• PMP, LEED AP/GA, CIBSE, or Chartered Engineer status is highly desirable.
• Lead the Electrical discipline across multiple concurrent projects, ensuring technical excellence, quality, commercial performance, and timely delivery. 
• Manage and develop a team of electrical engineers, designers, and BIM specialists, including workload planning, mentoring, recruitment, and performance development. 
• Oversee discipline resource allocation and forecasting to ensure optimal utilization and project delivery efficiency. 
• Manage electrical design budgets, monitor project performance, and ensure delivery within approved fee and schedule constraints. 
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with Tier 1 developers, government entities, contractors, and key stakeholders. 
• Provide technical leadership for major and complex developments, guiding project teams through design challenges, authority requirements, and client expectations. 
• Drive innovation, digital engineering initiatives, and continuous improvement across electrical design processes and project delivery methodologies. 
• Support business development activities, proposals, technical presentations, and client engagement initiatives to secure future opportunities. 
• Serve as technical authority and subject matter expert for electrical engineering matters across the business.

Responsibilities

At GHD, we celebrate the power of a multicultural workforce and champion individual achievement. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to providing fair and inclusive employment opportunities to all qualified candidates and employees—regardless of background, identity, or experience. We believe that diversity drives innovation, and we welcome the unique perspectives that each team member brings to our organization.