Senior Project Engineer-Electrical

Ghobash Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Abu Dhabi seeks an experienced Project Engineer to support the Project Manager in various project management activities. The role requires 15 years of experience, with at least 8 in the UAE, and at least 5 years specifically as a Project Engineer on medium to large-scale projects. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Instrumentation Engineering and proven project management skills.

Qualifications

• 15 years of experience in related fields.
• At least 8 years in UAE or Middle East.
• 5 years as a Project Engineer on medium to large-scale projects.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Manager with day-to-day project activities.
• Coordinate with engineering and procurement for timely delivery.
• Manage project milestones and address potential delays.

Skills

Project management

Electrical instrumentation knowledge

Interpersonal communication

Microsoft Office skills

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Instrumentation Engineering

Job description

Overall responsibilities:

• Provide day-to-day support to the Project Manager in various Project Management activities. Liaise with the main contractor and end-user PMT personnel, acting as a focal point for Project Management issues.
• Identify and resolve project technical issues, coordinate with engineering consultants, and establish communication between the project team, external suppliers, subcontractors, and client/end-user focal personnel.
• Manage and coordinate daily project activities.

Day-to-day responsibilities:

• Assist in the preparation, updating, and implementation of the Project Execution Plan (PEP).
• Attend weekly, monthly, and other progress review meetings (internal and with clients) and assist in preparing Minutes of Meeting. Follow up on MOM and incorporate client comments to close ongoing concerns.
• Coordinate support to subcontractors on technical and contractual issues, facilitating face-to-face resolution of key issues.
• Ensure project execution aligns with schedule, contractual terms, and client technical procedures.
• Coordinate with the project management team and team leaders for planning, scheduling, and executing work in engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning to meet project objectives.
• Coordinate with engineering consultants to ensure design basis is communicated and relevant MRs are issued on time to procurement, resolving issues for timely purchase orders.
• Support the Project Manager in implementing project procedures and deliverables.
• Participate in preparing high-level scope of work for subcontracts, ensuring scope creep is avoided.
• Ensure technical, schedule, risk, and commercial evaluations are performed with qualified personnel, and that actions are pursued and documented.
• Develop new tools and management techniques for successful project delivery.
• Ensure mobilization and resource planning meet project requirements.
• Help team members understand project strategy and priorities.
• Support in variation claims, EOT, and contractual positions.
• Assist the Contracts, Cost, and Subcontracts team in evaluating design deviations and variations.
• Coordinate with engineering to ensure timely issuance of IFC drawings and resolve engineering issues during construction.
• Identify construction constraints and facilitate obstacle resolution.
• Coordinate with procurement to ensure material delivery and resolve related issues.
• Monitor project milestones and coordinate with project control to address potential delays.
• Support commissioning activities for smooth startup and resolution of issues.

Qualifications :

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Instrumentation Engineering.
• Familiarity with engineering, procurement, and contracting in power and infrastructure projects.

Additional Information :

Experience Requirements:

• 15 years of experience.
• At least 8 years in UAE or Middle East.
• Minimum 5 years as a Project Engineer on medium to large-scale projects in similar industries.
• HSE compliance and ability to work in multidisciplinary teams.

Skills & Professional Requirements:

• Proven project management experience and understanding of business issues.
• Experience in the relevant industry and locations, particularly in UAE.
• Experience as a Project Engineer on electrical and instrumentation projects.
• Knowledge of procurement, commercial, and contractual conditions.
• Strong project monitoring and forecasting skills.
• Ability to manage change control processes with subcontractors and interfaces.
• Deep knowledge of project information management and deliverables.
• Familiarity with handover and close-out activities for clients and suppliers.

Attributes & Behaviours:

• Mentors and empowers team members to make decisions within set parameters.
• Acts as a role model for ethical behavior and compliance.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Strong computer skills, especially in Microsoft Office applications.

Remote Work : No

Employment Type : Full-time