Electrical Engineer | MEP Engineer | Electrical Site Engineer | Jobs in Dubai

talentbridgedubai; Dubai; On-site; AED 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

talentbridgedubai seeks an Electrical Engineer (MEP) in Dubai to oversee full project lifecycles from design to site supervision. The ideal candidate will manage multiple sites, coordinate with consultants and contractors, and bring strong leadership and technical depth to a client-facing role.

The candidate should have at least 5 years of UAE-based MEP/EPC experience, a degree in Electrical Engineering, and proficiency in AutoCAD. PMP is a plus; UAE driving license is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Electrical Engineering required.
• Minimum 5 years UAE-based experience in MEP/EPC.
• Experience completing at least one full project cycle (2+ years).
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD and project design tools.
• Knowledge of contract interpretation and BOQs.
• UAE driving license required; PMP is an advantage.
• Based in UAE with stable career history.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, scope, and specs for assigned MEP projects.
• Oversee project planning, procurement, and execution across sites.
• Review drawings to meet timelines, budgets, and quality.
• Coordinate with consultants, contractors, and internal teams.
• Supervise labor and site supervisors across up to 7 projects.
• Maintain documentation on materials, approvals, contractor performance.
• Use AutoCAD for design markups and as-built documentation.
• Monitor project costs, risks, and delays; flag cost overruns.
• Interpret contracts; support legal/commercial on compliance.
• Ensure health and safety standards at all sites.

Skills

UAE experience

Leadership

Project management

Site supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

BOQ familiarity

Job description

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: MEP Contracting / EPC / Construction
Reports To: Project Director / Engineering Manager
Salary (tax-free): Please enter your expected salary in the field

About the Role

Our client, a well-established MEP contracting firm in the UAE, is seeking a ElectricalEngineer (MEP) to oversee the full project lifecycle from design and planning to execution and site supervision.

The ideal candidate is already based in the UAE, has completed full-cycle MEP or EPC projects, and is capable of managing multiple sites, consultant coordination, and contractor teams. This is a client-facing role requiring technical depth, leadership, and operational control.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the design, scope, and specifications for assigned MEP projects.
• Oversee project planning, procurement, and execution across multiple construction sites.
• Review technical drawings and ensure compliance with project timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Liaise with consultants, contractors, and internal teams to ensure alignment at all stages.
• Supervise the deployment of labour and site supervisors across up to 7 simultaneous projects.
• Maintain accurate documentation related to materials, approvals, and contractor performance.
• Use AutoCAD for design markups, project schematics, and as-built documentation.
• Monitor project costs, risks, and performance; raise early warnings for delays or cost overruns.
• Interpret contracts and technical clauses; support the legal and commercial team on compliance.
• Ensure health & safety standards are enforced at every site and stage of the project.

Candidate Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of UAE-based experience (8 years preferred) in MEP or EPC projects.
• Must have completed at least one full project cycle (minimum 2-year duration).
• Bachelors degree or diploma in Electrical Engineering (required).
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD and general project design tools.
• Familiarity with contract interpretation, BOQs, and technical clauses.
• Hands-on experience in procurement, site execution, and labour deployment.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent construction sites and field teams.
• Must possess a valid UAE driving license.
• PMP Certification is an advantage.
• Candidates must be currently based in the UAE with stable career history.

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