Senior ICTS Engineer

AtkinsRéalis; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm is seeking a Senior ICT/Telecom SE to support multi-disciplinary projects in Dubai or Abu Dhabi. The role involves coordinating with contractors, designing ICT infrastructure, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates will have 10-15 years of experience, a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, and knowledge of UAE telecommunications standards. This position offers a tax-free salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Tax-free salary

Comprehensive life insurance

Premium medical insurance

Annual flight contribution

Remote work opportunities

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of engineering experience in ICT infrastructure systems.
• Experience with SIRA DEWA MSSD Regulations and local authority regulations.

Responsibilities

• Support infrastructure multi-disciplinary projects in the GCC.
• Coordinate with civil contractors for ICT containment.
• Build and motivate a team for project delivery.

Skills

Networking concepts

Structured cabling design

Data centre design

Audio-Visual design

Compliance with UAE regulations

Education

Bachelor of Engineering degree

Job description

Job Description

The AtkinsRéalis Infrastructure Business is seeking a highly motivated detail oriented self‑starter to join our Dubai or Abu Dhabi office as a Senior ICT/Telecom SE who will support infrastructure multi‑disciplinary projects for clients in GCC including planning, designing and engineering related to ELV systems.

Your role

• Strong knowledge in networking concepts and solutions including active equipment design (Core switch, Distribution switch, WIFI design, Router, Layer 2-3 switch etc.).
• Technical sound in design of structured/passive cabling (fibre, Cat cabling design, back‑bone, horizontal/vertical cabling design).
• Core design experience in server/data centre design.
• Strong design knowledge in code and regulation.
• Regional Telecom and Security Code/regulation (UAE, KSA).
• Strong design background in Audio‑Visual design (preferred certification in acoustic study BGM professional sound).
• Strong design knowledge in other low voltage systems like fire detection & alarm system.
• CCTV system, access control system, intrusion alarm & PAVA.
• Design knowledge in building management system including developing the equipment schedule specification, I/O matrix, sequence of operation etc.
• Design experience in ICT & ELV region wise: Middle East.
• Coordinate with civil infra, landscape and marine contractors for civil works of ICT containment poles and duct works, foundation of ELV/ICT and security systems.
• Technical support on large multi‑disciplinary infrastructure projects delivery.
• Support single and multi‑disciplined discipline bids with a clear focus on what is needed to win.
• Continue to build relationships with existing clients securing repeat business and identifying additional business opportunities.
• Build and motivate a team and demonstrate good leadership qualities.
• Report on project performance.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations and ensure that a good Health & Safety culture is engendered within the team.
• Assist in developing a highly motivated and performing team creating opportunities for the development of individuals.
• Provide technical expertise on a variety of large engineering projects.
• Support designs and budgets and drive projects from tender to delivery in a multi‑disciplinary environment.
• Increase your networking profile with both internal and external client.

About you

Key skills

• Membership/Affiliations in appropriate professional institutes.
• Experience in the IT/ICT distribution data centre and ICT infrastructure systems.
• Experience in managing construction contracts.
• UAE experience is preferred.
• Experience with IT Specifications SIRA DEWA MSSD Regulations and all other UAE and KSA local authority regulations and specifications.
• Familiar with IEC, TIA, ITU standards, BS EN and IEC industrial standards for sitewide ICT.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering degree (or equivalent education) in an appropriate engineering discipline from a four‑year accredited college or university.
• 10‑15 years of engineering experience.

Person Specification (Personality Attributes)

• Excellent communication and report writing skills and good presentation skills in English.
• Written and spoken Arabic skills are beneficial but not essential.
• Be enthusiastic about improving the safety performance of site operations.
• Be able to communicate effectively with site teams and motivate them to meet the project objectives.

Experience

• A minimum 10‑14 years of engineering experience, 5 of which will have been directly related to design on projects of site‑wide ICT infrastructure.

Rewards & benefits

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

This includes:

• 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.

Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise and be recognized for the impact you make.

About AtkinsRéalis

Were 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.

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Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

Required Experience

Senior IC

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.