Substation Civil Construction Lead

Albatha Group; Sharjah; On-site; AED 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Albatha Group is seeking an experienced Civil Construction Manager to lead substation civil works with a strong civil engineering background. You will oversee foundation work, buildings, trenches, and site roads, coordinating with electrical and design teams to meet project requirements.

The role requires 10–12 years in civil construction, with substations or power infrastructure exposure, and a proven track record with main contractors/EPCs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized university.
• Relevant certifications in construction management, HSE, or project management are desirable.
• Professional certification or membership with a recognized engineering body is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead all civil construction work for substation projects from start to finish, ensuring the project stays on schedule.
• Supervise the construction of foundations for heavy equipment, control buildings, cable trenches, and site roads.
• Create weekly and monthly work plans, track progress, and fix delays.
• Manage subcontractors and site workers, ensuring proper tools, manpower and materials.
• Coordinate with electrical, mechanical, and design teams to match equipment requirements.
• Ensure compliance with drawings and quality standards; coordinate with inspectors for approvals.
• Maintain a safe site by enforcing rules, conducting risk assessments and stopping unsafe work.
• Act as main client/consultant contact on-site, attend progress meetings.
• Handle project handover with final punch lists and documentation.

Skills

Civil Construction

Substation projects

Construction management

Site execution

Subcontractor management

Quality control

Safety

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Albatha Group is seeking an experienced Civil Construction Manager to lead substation civil works with a strong civil engineering background. You will oversee foundation work, buildings, trenches, and site roads, coordinating with electrical and design teams to meet project requirements.

The role requires 10–12 years in civil construction, with substations or power infrastructure exposure, and a proven track record with main contractors/EPCs.