ABOUT THE ROLE
This position involves being an Associate Electrical Engineer, directly reporting to the Electrical Lead. You will be responsible for the design, coordination, and delivery of electrical building services across built environment projects in the GCC, primarily focusing on the UAE. You will provide strategic technical leadership and guidance on all electrical disciplines, encompassing power distribution, lighting, earthing and lightning protection, life safety, and renewable energy systems. Your role includes leading the QA/QC of the electrical design team's deliverables, ensuring technical excellence and compliance with project briefs, standards, and regulatory requirements. Additionally, you will develop, implement, and maintain electrical standards and quality systems in line with international best practices. You will act as the primary electrical engineering interface with clients, architects, contractors, and regulatory authorities and independently deliver complex electrical designs from concept through construction support while maintaining technical excellence and commercial awareness.
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QUALIFICATION / EXPERIENCE
- Degree in Electrical Engineering or related Engineering field.
- Chartered Engineer status or equivalent professional accreditation (CIBSE, IET, IEEE or equivalent).
- Minimum of 15 years' experience in the design and delivery of electrical building services within the MEPF and built environment sector.
- Minimum of 5 years' experience in a senior or associate-level engineering role within a consultancy or design organisation.
- Extensive GCC project experience with a strong portfolio of delivered projects, focused on the UAE.
- Demonstrable experience leading electrical design on large-scale, complex developments including healthcare, hospitality, commercial, residential and mixed-use.
- Proficiency in design and analysis software such as:
- Revit and AutoCAD (BIM modelling and multidisciplinary coordination)
- Electrical design and calculation software such as Amtech, ETAP or SKM
- Lighting design software such as DIALux or Relux
- Strong knowledge of international and local electrical codes and standards:
- BS 7671 (IET Wiring Regulations), BS / EN and IEC Standards (including IEC 60364 and IEC 61439)
- CIBSE Guides and Design Guidance
- UAE / GCC codes and local authority requirements
- Demonstrable experience developing, implementing, and maintaining standards, design manuals, and QA/QC systems.
GENERAL EXPECTANCY
- Lead the QA/QC of electrical design deliverables across multiple high-value and complex projects, ensuring technical accuracy, compliance, and consistency.
- Own the technical design strategy, engineering approach, and innovation agenda for assigned electrical projects.
- Develop, implement, and maintain electrical standards, design manuals, templates, and quality systems in line with international best practices.
- Review and approve the work of Electrical Engineers, Senior Engineers, and Graduates.
- Mentor and develop junior team members, fostering technical excellence and professional growth.
- Provide authoritative technical guidance on complex electrical engineering challenges.
- Lead design reviews, interdisciplinary coordination workshops, and client presentations.
- Champion innovation, sustainability, and best practice in electrical building services design.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead the QA/QC of the electrical design team's deliverables, including drawings, calculations, specifications, and reports.
- Develop, implement, and maintain electrical standards, design manuals, templates, and quality systems.
- Lead the design and coordination of electrical building services including:
- LV and MV Power Distribution Systems
- Substations, Generators, and Uninterruptible Power Supplies
- Internal and External Lighting Design
- Earthing and Lightning Protection Systems
- Fire Alarm and Life Safety Systems
- Renewable Energy and Photovoltaic Systems
- Building Controls and Energy Management Integration
- Perform and review engineering calculations, load estimations, cable sizing, and protection coordination using Amtech or ETAP.
- Lead BIM-enabled design delivery and multidisciplinary coordination using Revit.
- Review specialist contractor designs, calculations, and submittals.
- Develop technical reports, basis of design, and specifications.
- Lead authority approval submissions including Dubai Municipality, DEWA, and relevant regulatory bodies.
- Ensure designs comply with project briefs, client standards, and regulatory requirements.
PROJECT DELIVERY
- Manage electrical workstreams on large and complex projects, ensuring technical and commercial success.
- Plan workloads, resource requirements, and budgets for electrical deliverables.
- Monitor programme compliance and milestone achievement.
- Lead client presentations, technical workshops, and design coordination meetings.
- Develop project execution strategies and innovative digital delivery approaches.
- Identify project risks and mitigation measures.
- Support financial and commercial project management activities, including fee proposals and variations.
- Contribute to business development, client relationship management, and new work opportunities.
LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES
- Strong technical leadership and authoritative engineering judgment.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Client-facing capability and relationship management.
- Design management, coordination, and strategic planning skills.
- Commercial awareness and business development acumen.
- Problem-solving mindset and decision-making capability.
- Ability to mentor, develop, and inspire technical teams.
- Strong organisational, planning, and prioritisation abilities.
- Collaborative and proactive approach with a focus on quality, innovation, and excellence.
