Lead Electrical Engineer

-; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm based in Abu Dhabi seeks a qualified Lead Electrical Engineer with over 15 years of on-site experience in stadium projects. The successful candidate will oversee electrical engineering design, ensure compliance with project specifications, and manage a team of engineers. A B.Eng qualification is preferred. The position offers tax-free salary and comprehensive benefits, making it an attractive opportunity for skilled individuals looking to enhance their career in the Middle East.

Benefits

Tax-free salary

Comprehensive life insurance coverage

Premium medical insurance

Generous annual leave balance

Flexible and hybrid work solutions

Remote work opportunities

Company gratuity scheme

Discretionary bonus program

Annual flight contribution

Relocation assistance

Transportation & housing allowances

24/7 Employee Wellbeing Program

Qualifications

• 15+ years of on-site experience in stadium projects.
• Experience in the Middle East.
• Understanding of district cooling and fire fighting principles.

Responsibilities

• Carry out electrical engineering design adhering to local standards.
• Supervise other engineers and CAD technicians.
• Compile tender documents and manage project submissions.
• Evaluate contractor submissions and write detailed reports.
• Analyze problems and develop effective solutions.

Skills

Building Services Electrical Engineering Design

Site supervision

BIM model handling

Coordination with design teams

Report writing skills

Education

B.Eng qualification

Job description

Job Description

Overview

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a qualified Lead Electrical Engineer with 15+ years of on‑site experience in stadium projects within the Mixed use/Building/Infra sector. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring construction activities comply with project specifications, quality standards, and safety regulations.

Your role

• Carry out Building Services Electrical Engineering Design on Lighting and power design to British and local Standards.
• Candidate shall have Site supervision experience.
• Candidate shall have experience in handling projects using BIM models developed to 4D & 5D levels.
• Candidate shall review the Contractor Model, in managing the project controls (time and budget) through 4D and 5D models.
• Coordinate with Architects, Structural Engineers and Mechanical Engineers and any other design consultants.
• Coordinate with, instruct and supervise Electrical Engineers and Auto CAD Technicians.
• Carry out arithmetical checks and independent design checks of other Engineer's design and design reviews.
• Report to Head of the MEP Department.
• Responsible for the correctness and accuracy of their own work and the work of the team. Complete engineering work within the agreed programme, or notify the Head of MEP Department if not.
• Responsible for the checking of CAD works done under their supervision.
• To instruct CAD operators in all project related matters.
• To adhere to QA procedures and advise Engineers/Technicians.
• To coordinate on a day‑to‑day basis for which the design of projects they have been appointed with other members of the design team.
• Compile Tender Documents.
• Manage Electrical project Local Authority (UPDA) DC1 and DC2 submittals.
• Evaluate Contractor submittals and write reports.
• Analyse problems, develop solutions.
• Minute and Report writing skills.

About you

• B.Eng qualification preferred.
• Experience in Middle East.
• Understanding of district cooling/Fire Fighting principals.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive - at every stage of your life and your career.

• Tax‑free salary.
• Comprehensive life insurance coverage.
• Premium medical insurance for you and your dependents.
• Generous annual leave balance.
• Flexible and hybrid work solutions.
• Remote work opportunities outside of country.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Annual flight contribution.
• Relocation assistance.
• Transportation & housing allowances (available for remote work locations).
• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world‑class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Find out more.

Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world‑class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.