Electrical Project Engineer – Luxury Hotel, North Africa

Jddesign; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 367,242 - 514,138; Full time

Job summary

North Africa – Luxury hotel development seeks an Electrical Project Engineer to manage all electrical systems on site. You will coordinate with subcontractors, fit-out teams and vendors, ensuring timely, compliant delivery of LV/ELV works on a high-end hospitality project.

Required are a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering and 8–10 years GCC experience in similar construction, preferably with main contractors. Willingness to relocate to North Africa and strong coordination skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 8–10 years of GCC experience in electrical and ELV works within construction projects.
• Experience in luxury hotels, high end hospitality, or fast track projects is highly preferred.
• Willing to work and relocate to North Africa.
• Strong knowledge of LV, ELV, lighting control, fire alarm, and specialist electrical systems.
• Ability to read and review shop drawings and coordination drawings.
• Strong communication and coordination skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily electrical works (power, lighting, ELV, fire alarm, data, CCTV, access control, AV, lighting control).
• Coordinate with electrical subcontractors to ensure proper sequencing and quality.
• Coordinate electrical interfaces with fit out contractors, joinery, ID works, and specialist systems.
• Attend daily/weekly coordination meetings with construction and subcontractor teams.
• Review electrical shop drawings, coordination drawings, material submittals, and method statements.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, codes, and consultant comments.
• Follow up with subcontractors for timely resubmissions and closure of comments.
• Liaise with manufacturer representatives for installation requirements, testing, commissioning, and technical clarifications.
• Coordinate specialist systems such as lighting control, BMS, fire alarm, AV, guest room management systems (GRMS), UPS, generators, etc.
• Monitor site progress and report delays or risks to the Project Manager.
• Prepare daily/weekly progress reports, inspection requests, and site documentation.
• Follow up on material deliveries and long lead items.
• Ensure all electrical works follow approved method statements, ITPs, and safety procedures.
• Coordinate with QA/QC and HSE teams to close NCRs and ensure safe execution.
• Support testing and commissioning activities for all electrical and ELV systems.
• Assist in preparing O&M manuals, as built drawings, and handover documentation.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Project coordination

ELV systems

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

North Africa – Luxury hotel development seeks an Electrical Project Engineer to manage all electrical systems on site. You will coordinate with subcontractors, fit-out teams and vendors, ensuring timely, compliant delivery of LV/ELV works on a high-end hospitality project.

Required are a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering and 8–10 years GCC experience in similar construction, preferably with main contractors. Willingness to relocate to North Africa and strong coordination skills are essential.