Abu Dhabi Public Electrical Infrastructure Project Lead

Business Umbrella - Recruitment, Training, Consulting, Licensing Healthcare Education Real estate; Dubai; On-site; AED 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Business Umbrella is seeking a senior Electrical Infrastructure Project Lead to drive planning, execution and handover for large-scale public projects in Abu Dhabi. You will secure approvals, manage interfaces with TAQA Distribution, ADM, ADQCC and other authorities, while directing consultants, contractors and suppliers.

The role requires a TAQA area of expertise, strong leadership, and experience delivering projects from concept through commissioning under UAE standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 7–10 years of experience in Abu Dhabi managing public electrical infrastructure or utility projects.
• TAQA Distribution Approved Competent Electrical Engineer; ADM/ADQCC approvals; UAE regulations.
• PMP certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the complete project lifecycle from planning through final handover.
• Lead all authority approvals, permits, utility connections and NOCs.
• Coordinate with TAQA Distribution, ADM, ADQCC, Civil Defense and other authorities.
• Manage consultants, contractors, suppliers and utility providers.
• Review designs, shop drawings, technical submissions and project schedules.
• Supervise civil and electrical works, testing, commissioning and energization.
• Ensure compliance with TAQA, ADM, ADQCC and UAE regulations.
• Prepare and submit daily, weekly and monthly progress reports and dashboards to Top Management.
• Conduct regular coordination meetings and ensure timely closure of action items.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Project planning

Contract administration

Risk management

Budgeting

Communication

Negotiation

Problem solving

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

PMP certification preferred

Job description

Business Umbrella is seeking a senior Electrical Infrastructure Project Lead to drive planning, execution and handover for large-scale public projects in Abu Dhabi. You will secure approvals, manage interfaces with TAQA Distribution, ADM, ADQCC and other authorities, while directing consultants, contractors and suppliers.

The role requires a TAQA area of expertise, strong leadership, and experience delivering projects from concept through commissioning under UAE standards.