PPA Specialist / IPP Technical Contracts Specialist

Egis; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Egis in the United Arab Emirates seeks a senior technical procurement expert to lead IPP/PPA contract activities during developer bid reviews and RFP processes. You will drive due diligence, assess compliance with off-taker requirements, and support contract negotiations with lenders and developers.

The role requires extensive IPP/PPA experience, strong contract management skills, and a background in engineering. On-site Abu Dhabi is expected, with a focus on power project arrangements.

Qualifications

• 12+ years in IPP procurement and PPA technical schedules.
• Experience with owner’s engineer, utility/off-taker advisory, or EPC contract management.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering is required; professional registration or chartership preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act as technical advisor for PPA specialist / IPP contract scope during developer bid review and RFP/specification preparation.
• Lead technical due diligence, verify compliance with project/off-taker requirements, identify risks and deviations, and prepare clarifications.
• Support technical evaluation and contribute to contract schedules and negotiation support.

Skills

IPP procurement

PPA schedules

Owner’s engineer

Contract management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Job description

With 3,500 employees across 8 countries in the Middle East, Egis has delivered over 700 complex development projects, stimulating economic growth and enhancing quality of life. Ranked among the top ten firms in the Middle East by Engineering News Record (ENR), Egis is committed to sustainable development. The Group’s operations in the Middle East are built on strategic acquisitions and a deep understanding of local market conditions. Egis’ long history of providing comprehensive engineering, consulting, and project management services makes it a trusted partner for regional governments, investors, and developers.

With 3,500 employees across 8 countries in the Middle East, Egis has delivered over 700 complex development projects, stimulating economic growth and enhancing quality of life. Ranked among the top ten firms in the Middle East by Engineering News Record (ENR), Egis is committed to sustainable development. The Group’s operations in the Middle East are built on strategic acquisitions and a deep understanding of local market conditions. Egis’ long history of providing comprehensive engineering, consulting, and project management services makes it a trusted partner for regional governments, investors, and developers.

Job Description

Act as technical advisor for PPA specialist / IPP technical contracts scope during developer bid review and RFP/specification preparation. Lead technical due diligence, verify compliance with project/off-taker requirements, identify risks and deviations, prepare clarifications, support technical evaluation, and contribute to contract schedules and negotiation support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant engineering discipline
• Professional registration, chartership, or OEM/utility/off-taker experience is preferred

Additional Information

Required Experience

• 12+ years in IPP procurement, PPA technical schedules, owner’s engineer, utility/off-taker advisory, or EPC contract management

Technical Expertise

• Understanding of IPP/PPA structure; technical schedules; capacity and availability obligations; performance guarantees; liquidated damages; testing and acceptance; dispatch obligations; fuel and water interface; off-taker technical requirements. IPP contract templates, PPA schedules, grid code/off-taker requirements, performance test procedures, reliability/availability definitions, LD frameworks

Commercial/Contract Awareness

• Ability to read and comment on IPP/PPA/EPC technical schedules, guarantees, LD-linked performance clauses, interface obligations, acceptance testing requirements, and developer deviations