Engineer - Electrical - J10118880

NES Fircroft Ltd; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering staffing provider is seeking an Electrical Engineer for their Abu Dhabi site. The successful candidate will manage electrical inspections on substantial projects, ensuring compliance with quality standards while leading a team. Candidates should have at least 7 years of relevant experience and a degree in Electrical Engineering, with a strong understanding of local authority requirements and previous successful project delivery.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience, significant exposure to consultancy supervision in the Middle East.
• Proven success in delivering high-rise residential, commercial, and mixed-use building projects.
• Solid understanding of authority requirements; LEED certifications a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of electrical inspectors across large-scale sites.
• Review compliance with contract documents, codes, and quality standards.
• Conduct inspections, audits, NCRs, and oversee snagging & handover.

Skills

Leadership

Compliance Management

Technical Problem Solving

Quality Assurance

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering

Post-grad degree or professional membership (PE, CEng)

Job description

Greetings from NES Fircroft!

Currently, we are hiring for the following role:

Electrical Engineer

Location: Abu Dhabi Site

Industry: Experience with villas, hospitality, residential

Middle East Experience: Required

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Lead and manage a team of electrical inspectors across large-scale sites
• Review and enforce compliance with contract documents, codes, and quality standards
• Liaise with clients, contractors, and design offices to align on execution
• Resolve site issues, provide technical clarifications, and interpret drawings
• Track and document progress: daily reports, material logs, change orders
• Conduct inspections, audits, NCRs, and oversee snagging & handover
• Support Resident Engineer and Project Leads on coordination, meetings, and issue resolution
• Monitor safety practices and call out risks before they escalate

What You Bring:

• Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering (Post-grad degree or professional membership such as PE, CEng, etc. a plus)
• 7+ years of experience, with significant exposure to consultancy supervision in the Middle East
• Proven success delivering high-rise residential, commercial, and mixed-use building projects
• Solid understanding of authority requirements; LEED certifications a plus
• Expertise across all phases: design, QA/QC, execution, testing, and handover

Bonus If You Have:

• LEED GA/AP certifications
• Hands-on knowledge of local authority protocols and approval processes
• Experience leading large inspection teams

If interested, please share your resume at [e-mail]

With over 90 years of combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider across sectors including Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining, and Manufacturing. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we provide engineering and technical expertise worldwide. We support contractors with visa and work permit assistance, market-leading benefits, and accommodation, ensuring safety and compliance throughout their assignments.