Electrical Lead: Design Review, Construction & Commissioning

Confidential Company; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Company is seeking an experienced Lead Electrical Engineer to drive design reviews, construction oversight and handover for complex electrical systems in Abu Dhabi. You will coordinate consultants, contractors and suppliers, ensuring safe, reliable and maintainable power distribution across MV/LV networks.

You will lead technical teams in design, procurement and commissioning, review vendor submissions, manage safety and quality, and ensure compliance with project requirements and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience, including at least 3 years in a senior engineering or electrical package leadership role.
• Demonstrated experience in design review, construction supervision, contractor coordination, testing, commissioning and handover.
• Strong technical knowledge of MV/LV distribution, transformers, switchgear, generators, UPS systems, protection, earthing and building electrical services.
• Ability to assess engineering calculations and specialist studies and translate findings into practical project decisions.
• Familiarity with ETAP or equivalent analysis software and competence in reviewing AutoCAD/BIM documentation.
• Strong leadership, technical writing, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills.
• Relevant local engineering registration or eligibility, where required.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design review, procurement oversight and handover.
• Coordinate consultants, contractors and suppliers for safe and reliable electrical systems.
• Direct electrical engineers and inspectors, monitor quality and ensure conformance with designs.
• Monitor safety, testing, commissioning and regulatory approvals across milestones.
• Oversee interfaces with other disciplines and utility providers; manage program risk and progress.
• Provide commercial support by tracking variations, claims and procurement constraints.
• Mentor engineers and inspectors, improve engineering review practices and enable handover readiness.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Technical writing

Safety compliance

Team mentoring

Contractor coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ETAP

AutoCAD

BIM

MS Office

Job description

Confidential Company is seeking an experienced Lead Electrical Engineer to drive design reviews, construction oversight and handover for complex electrical systems in Abu Dhabi. You will coordinate consultants, contractors and suppliers, ensuring safe, reliable and maintainable power distribution across MV/LV networks.

You will lead technical teams in design, procurement and commissioning, review vendor submissions, manage safety and quality, and ensure compliance with project requirements and