Senior Electrical Construction Lead – UAE Projects

Jones Engineering; Dubai; On-site; AED 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Jones Engineering is seeking an Electrical Construction Manager in the United Arab Emirates. You will oversee all site construction aspects of multi-discipline projects, ensuring quality from start to finish and coordinating with Tender, Pre-Construction and MEP teams.

Responsibilities include labour forecasting, budget control, schedule input, and overseeing subcontractors to meet milestones while maintaining HSE and QA/QC standards.

Qualifications

• Time served apprenticeship is an advantage.
• Electrical background required.
• At least 10 years’ experience on construction projects.
• Qualifications commensurate with position.
• Degree or NVQ in relevant field.
• Data Centre project experience is a plus.
• Experience managing budgets for projects.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Direct line to Project Manager during execution and Pre-Construction Manager in tender.
• Assist Pre-Construction Manager, MEP Manager and Estimating Team to ensure robust tenders.
• Review tender docs and identify risks and constructability issues.
• Coordinate with engineering for take-offs and project requirements.
• Prepare labour forecasts and manage budgets to meet the plan.
• Contribute to project schedule with input from MEP and subcontractors.
• Lead weekly subcontractor coordination meetings and record minutes.
• Handover systems to Testing/Commissioning with complete paperwork.

Skills

Electrical background

Time served apprenticeship

10 years construction experience

Budget ownership

MS Office proficiency

Data Centre experience

Education

Degree or NVQ in relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Jones Engineering is seeking an Electrical Construction Manager in the United Arab Emirates. You will oversee all site construction aspects of multi-discipline projects, ensuring quality from start to finish and coordinating with Tender, Pre-Construction and MEP teams.

Responsibilities include labour forecasting, budget control, schedule input, and overseeing subcontractors to meet milestones while maintaining HSE and QA/QC standards.