Project Manager - EPC HV Substations

Turner Lovell Limited; Dubai; On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An international EPC organization is seeking a Project Manager or Project Engineer to lead high-value HV substation projects across the Middle East. This role offers a unique opportunity to manage complex infrastructure projects while ensuring compliance with safety standards and delivering customer satisfaction. Ideal candidates will have a background in electrical engineering, fluency in English and Arabic, and experience in EPC project management. Join a forward-thinking company that values talent development and offers a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in project engineering or management in EPC.
• Fluent in English and Arabic, with knowledge of regional utility requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee HV grid projects from contract award through final acceptance.
• Develop practical project schedules and procurement plans.

Skills

Project Management

EPC Projects

Contract Management

Stakeholder Management

Root Cause Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering

Tools

Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS)

Air Insulated Switchgear (AIS)

Power Transformers

Protection Relays

Job description

Bachelor of Technology/Engineering, Master of Technology/Engineering

Nationality

Any

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Location: UAE, Dubai

My client is a global EPC organisation with international projects within the electricity transmission and distribution sector. They develop large scale substations projects across the Middle East ranging from $20m USD – $1Bn USD.

They are currently looking for a Project Manager or Project Engineer to join their growing team and lead EPC HV substation projects in the Middle East, including UAE, Saudi Arabia and Iraq.

As Project Manager or Project Engineer, you'll oversee HV grid projects from contract award through final acceptance, taking responsibility for scope, cost, schedule, and quality while ensuring customer satisfaction and profitable delivery. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a international organisation who has the desire to develop talent to the next stage of their career.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop, plan and execute EPC projects for the transmission grids across the Middle East.
• Develop practical project schedules and procurement plans for the engineering and construction of HV substation projects.
• Deliver projects efficiently according to engineering specifications while maintaining target margins.
• Present clear project reviews to management on schedule and financial performance
• Build productive relationships with customers and stakeholders
• Resolve quality issues promptly through effective root cause analysis
• Maintain strict compliance with safety and integrity standards

Desired Candidate Profile

Ideal person:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field
• Fluent in English and Arabic
• Emirati national is preferred.
• 2-5 years of relevant project engineer or project management experience in EPC projects and contract management experience
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex infrastructure projects
• Knowledge of grid and substation equipment such as Gas Insulated switchgear (GIS), Air Insulated switchgear (AIS), Power Transformers, protection relays.
• Understanding of regional utility requirements and working cultures
• Willingness to travel and lead complex projects.

The ideal person for this position is an Emirati national. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on high value substation projects across the middle East. If it sounds like it could be your next opportunity, please apply and contact Curtis Thompson or Hope Brown for more information and a confidential conversation.

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