Head of Engineer- Civil & Structural (Substation)

Saaki Argus and Averil Consulting; Fujairah City; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Head of Civil – Substation in the UAE. The ideal candidate will have over 20 years of experience in civil and structural design specific to substations, alongside strong leadership skills. Responsibilities include overseeing design activities, ensuring quality delivery, and coaching engineering teams. This role is critical for the success of multidisciplinary projects.

Qualifications

• 20+ years in civil & structural design for substation construction/maintenance.
• Proven experience in leading teams and ensuring quality delivery.
• Familiarity with risk analysis and multidisciplinary coordination.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all civil and structural design activities for substation projects.
• Ensure timely submission of drawings and maintain high quality.
• Coordinate with site teams to align design with construction sequences.

Skills

Civil & structural design

Project management

Team leadership

Education

B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering

Postgraduate in Structural/Geotechnical

Tools

AutoCAD

STAAD

ETABS

REVIT

Job description

Overview

Job Role: Head of Civil – Substation

Location: UAE

Experience: 20+ years in civil & structural design for substation construction/maintenance

Qualification: B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering (Postgraduate in Structural/Geotechnical preferred)

Responsibilities

• Lead Design & Engineering – Oversee all civil and structural design activities for substation projects to ensure technical accuracy and compliance with standards.
• Ensure On-Time & Quality Delivery – Drive timely submission of drawings and documents while maintaining high engineering quality.
• Support Site Execution – Coordinate closely with site teams to align design with construction sequences and address on-ground feasibility issues.
• Pre-Bid & Contract Support – Assist the Contracts team with pre-bid technical inputs and clarify design-related queries during execution.
• Multidisciplinary Coordination – Collaborate with electrical, MEP, and instrumentation teams for integrated project delivery.
• Risk & Productivity Management – Conduct risk analysis for design decisions and monitor man-hour productivity to maintain project profitability.
• Standards & Innovation – Implement latest international codes, drive standardization, and promote adoption of new technologies and tools.
• Team Leadership & Development – Mentor engineering teams, enhance skillsets, and lead regular review meetings for performance and planning.

Technical & Software Expertise

• Strong in RCC, steel structures, geotechnical aspects of substations
• Tools: STAAD, ETABS, AutoCAD, REVIT, (TEKLA – learning phase), MS Office