Head of Electrical Design Assurance & Standards

Qatar Airways; Doha; On-site; QAR 335,000 - 603,000; Full time

Job summary

Qatar Airways Group is seeking a Manager FM Electrical Design Assurance & Standards to lead electrical design assurance and maintenance strategy within Facilities Management. The role ensures compliance with codes, alignment with asset management plans, and long-term asset performance across the airport environment.

The successful candidate will develop maintenance strategies, oversee design submissions, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to sustain safe, reliable, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 8 years of job-related experience.
• Experience in complex and demanding environments.
• Strong exposure to Electrical maintenance systems.
• Sound theoretical and practical knowledge of Electrical systems.
• Command of English language, excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to prepare technical and non-technical reports and root cause analysis.
• Strong IT and reporting skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and tight schedules.
• Managerial skills - ability to delegate work, set clear direction and manage workflow; mentoring and coaching.
• Airport project and maintenance systems experience (preferred).
• Valid Qatar/GCC driving license (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Strategic: Develop Electrical asset maintenance strategies and design assurance frameworks in alignment with the FM Engineering Strategy, SAMP, and AMMP.
• Lead innovation and continuous improvement initiatives across electrical design assurance, standards, and maintenance practices to strengthen compliance and resilience.
• Operational: Support the Electrical Asset Renewal Program by ensuring renewal priorities, design approaches, and maintenance strategies align with SAMP, AMMP, Airport Master Plan, and applicable codes.
• Deliver team objectives in line with MATAR FM objectives and embed lifecycle priorities into plans and performance.
• Manage engagement with stakeholders, FM delivery teams, and contract partners by applying electrical engineering expertise to investigate asset failures and perform root cause analysis.
• Ensure design submissions, scopes of work, and technical proposals are reviewed and guided per codes, regulations, and standards.
• Oversee design assurance activities, maintenance standards, and quality audit programs to safeguard continuity and asset performance.
• Develop in-house FM Electrical engineering capability through knowledge transfer and coaching.
• Identify and manage risks affecting electrical assets, systems, and airport operations with risk assessment and mitigation planning.
• Contribute to capital budget plans and business Justifications for electrical assets, applying lifecycle, design assurance, and maintenance strategy considerations.
• Optimize electrical maintenance strategies to maximize performance and cost efficiency in alignment with SAMP and AMMP.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Qatar Airways Group is seeking a Manager FM Electrical Design Assurance & Standards to lead electrical design assurance and maintenance strategy within Facilities Management. The role ensures compliance with codes, alignment with asset management plans, and long-term asset performance across the airport environment.

The successful candidate will develop maintenance strategies, oversee design submissions, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to sustain safe, reliable, and