About the Role
Join a talented team to deliver a major entertainment and luxury hospitality project, where collaboration with renowned architects and global consultants is paramount. This project involves extensive infrastructure and built assets, rapidly delivered through a hands-on construction management approach. We are seeking a highly experienced Associate Director – Electrical Engineering to lead the delivery of major Infrastructure and MEP systems across a complex, large-scale remote programme.
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Responsibilities
- Lead the delivery of major infrastructure MEP systems (power, district cooling, water, utilities) from design through to commissioning and handover.
- Ensure experience on large scale power generation facilities, ICT systems, and control and monitoring systems.
- Oversee utility infrastructure services for roads, utilities, and tunnels.
- Manage the full MEP lifecycle, including programme, health and safety, quality, commissioning, and project close-out.
- Provide technical and commercial leadership across tendering, procurement, and contract delivery.
- Direct design reviews, ensuring compliance, coordination, and alignment with engineering standards.
- Drive project planning and delivery strategies, including sequencing, logistics, and commissioning approaches (IST, ATP, Soft Landings).
- Lead stakeholder engagement, influencing clients, consultants, contractors, and senior leadership (up to C-suite).
- Manage and develop large multi-disciplinary MEP teams, driving performance, behaviours, and KPIs.
- Work collaboratively towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition, proactively identifying and managing associated carbon emissions and reductions during project delivery.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Building Services Engineering (or equivalent).
- Minimum 15 years of experience delivering large-scale MEP/infrastructure projects in complex environments.
- Strong technical expertise across electrical, mechanical, public health, and integrated systems (BMS, SCADA, FLS, etc.).
- Proven capability in design management, commissioning, and full project lifecycle delivery.
- Advanced understanding of programme planning, sequencing, and critical path management.
- Necessary visa criteria for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and relevant work experience on high-valued projects/programmes for a project management consultancy business, required for immigration and client approval.
Benefits
- Opportunities for part-time, flexible, and hybrid working arrangements, if suitable within the role.
- Commitment to a safe, diverse, and inclusive working environment, focusing on well-being and quality deliverables.
