Senior Associate - Electrical

9E Global; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 250,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

9E Global is seeking a Senior Associate – Electrical to lead electrical engineering design and coordinate project delivery in the UAE. The role requires strong leadership to guide multidisciplinary teams and ensure high-quality outcomes in line with standards.

You will collaborate with clients and stakeholders, contribute to proposals, and support fee negotiations while maintaining project profitability and schedules.

Qualifications

• 13+ years of experience in electrical engineering.
• Graduate Engineer in Electrical Engineering.
• Chartered Engineering is an advantage.
• Proven record as a Project Engineer on multiple projects.
• Experience in Middle East projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design and project delivery.
• Coordinate with clients and multidisciplinary teams.
• Ensure QA/QHSE compliance and project quality.
• Manage resources, timelines, and budgets.
• Mentor engineers and designers; support team development.
• Present to clients and contribute to proposals and interviews.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder communication

Middle East experience

Education

Graduate Engineer in Electrical Engineering

Job description

We're Hiring | Senior Associate – Electrical

9E Global is looking for an experienced Senior Associate – Electrical to join our growing team in the UAE.

The role will be responsible for leading and coordinating electrical engineering design, supporting project delivery, and working closely with multidisciplinary teams to develop efficient, reliable, and sustainable building solutions.

The successful candidate will provide technical leadership across electrical systems, coordinate with clients and project stakeholders, and support the team in delivering high-quality projects in line with applicable standards, codes, and project requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 13 years experience in the relevant field.
• Qualified as Graduate Engineer in Electrical Engineering.
• Chartered Engineering will be an added advantage.
• Have a proven record as a Project Engineer on a number of projects.
• Experience in Middle East projects will be highly preferred.

Business Development

• Support in winning business and developing new clients, while strengthening relationships with existing clients.
• Be an ambassador for the Company.
• Ability to build strong relationships with Clients, Architects, and key stakeholders.
• Actively contribute to project interviews, proposals, and presentations.

Project Role

• Responsible for managing a portfolio of projects as Project Manager, reporting to an Associate Director or Director. On complex projects, may act as the primary client contact under senior supervision.
• Core responsibilities: Project delivery, Customer satisfaction, Job profitability, Job cash flow, Project quality
• Be able to lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver client solutions.
• Be commercially aware and proactive in managing project performance.
• Be experienced and competent in: Presenting to clients, Preparing and contributing to project proposals, Supporting fee negotiations and identifying opportunities for additional services, Planning and managing project resources, Constructing project teams (internal and external), Managing project timelines and deliverables
• Liaising with clients, design teams, contractors, and authorities.
• Ensuring QA policies, HSE and regulatory requirements are met.

Company Role

• Support leadership in managing teams and projects effectively.
• Assisting in leading a team of engineers and designers.
• Supporting team motivation, training, and development.
• Managing day-to-day team activities.
• Assisting in resource planning and utilization.
• Supporting team profitability and performance.
• Undertake performance reviews where required.
• Guide and mentor junior engineers and team members.
• Ensure compliance with company policies on quality, health & safety, and training.
• Have a strong understanding of the company's business plan, objectives, and challenges.
• Contribute to improving company procedures and internal processes.

Engineering Function

• Demonstrate strong technical capability and leadership in the discipline.
• Review and validate deliverables produced by the team.
• Ensure alignment with design standards and project requirements.
• Provide technical guidance and support to team members.
• Have strong knowledge of concept design, detailed design, and construction methodologies.
• Understand procurement routes, risk assessment, and project delivery strategies.
• Prepare and review drawings, calculations, and models.
• Maintain good knowledge of analytical concepts, CAD standards, and 3D workflows.

QHSE Responsibilities

• Understand, implement and follow 9E QHSE policies.
• Implement and coordinate QHSE procedures in your workplace.
• Comply with local regulatory authority guidelines and laws pertaining to QHSE.
• Report any QHSE incidents immediately to 9E QHSE Dept. and to legal authorities if required.
• Abide Client/Contractor QHSE requirements and acquire site induction before mobilizing at sites.