Job Summary

The Engineer will be responsible for the technical supervision, monitoring, inspection, coordination, and quality control of the Developer/Contractor’s construction activities within the Smart City development. The role involves ensuring that all works are executed in accordance with the approved drawings, specifications, contract requirements, applicable codes and standards, approved method statements, inspection and test plans, project programme, HSE requirements, and the Employer’s/Consultant’s requirements.

Key Responsibilities (Financial)

• Ensure responsibilities are fulfilled with a high quality and in a cost-effective manner

Key Responsibilities (Customer Focus)

• Support Project Managers with managing client relations and expectations, as needed
• Support Project Managers with responding to client clarifications on technical and contractual issues, as needed
• Support Project Managers with organizing inspections by third parties, as needed
• Ensure client satisfaction with construction supervision services

Key Responsibilities (Internal Business Process)

• Supervise MV/LV electrical installations, substations, transformers, switchgear, distribution boards and associated equipment.
• Monitor installation of underground electrical networks, cable routes, ducts, chambers and feeder pillars.
• Supervise street lighting, landscape lighting and external electrical works.
• Review electrical shop drawings, material submittals, calculations and technical submissions.
• Monitor ELV systems, including CCTV, access control, structured cabling and related infrastructure, where applicable.
• Coordinate electrical works with ICT, telecom, security, civil, mechanical and utility infrastructure.
• Witness testing and commissioning of electrical systems.
• Verify cable testing, insulation resistance, continuity, earthing and other relevant tests.
• Monitor earthing and lightning protection systems.
• Coordinate with utility authorities and service providers for power connections and approvals.
• Ensure compliance with applicable electrical codes, standards and authority requirements.
• Review electrical as-built drawings and handover documentation.

Key Responsibilities (Learning & Growth)

• Attend periodic training to further develop relevant skills

Qualification, Technical Skills and Competencies

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Chartered Professional Engineering certification or equivalent is preferred
• Knowledge of construction supervision services
• Understanding of international engineering standards and codes
• Good interpersonal and leadership skills
• Good communication skills
• Good planning and organization skills
• Strong attention to details
• Strong time management skills
• Proficiency in spoken and written Arabic and English

Overall Experience Required to Execute this Role

• Minimum 15 years of experience in a construction / construction supervision function.

Specific Experience Required to Execute this Role

• Minimum 15 years of relevant Electrical engineering experience.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in Smart City, infrastructure, large-scale development, or technology-enabled infrastructure projects.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in the Middle East/GCC region is mandatory.