Electrical Design Director for Mega Projects

DAR AL RIYADH; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

DAR AL RIYADH is seeking a Head of Department (Electrical) to lead and scale a high-performing design function for large-scale projects. The role combines technical excellence, leadership, and global collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.

You will oversee strategic design delivery from concept to IFC, set design standards, drive BIM workflows with Revit, manage client expectations at senior levels, and coordinate with architecture, MEP, and infrastructure teams across regions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in relevant discipline.
• 18+ years of experience in engineering consultancy/design firms.
• Experience managing multinational or global design offices.
• Experience with mega/giga projects (mixed-use, infrastructure, urban development).
• Experience working with international clients (Middle East, Europe, Asia).
• Professional certifications (preferred): PMP / IEE / IET.

Responsibilities

• Lead and expand the Electrical department aligned with growth strategy.
• Drive BIM-led design using Revit and advanced workflows.
• Act as primary technical contact for key clients and stakeholders.
• Oversee multiple large-scale projects ensuring delivery within time, cost and quality targets.
• Lead, mentor and develop a multidisciplinary team across regions.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder mgmt

Commercial acumen

Multicultural teams

BIM workflows

Team management

Education

Bachelor's / Master's degree in relevant discipline

Job description

DAR AL RIYADH is seeking a Head of Department (Electrical) to lead and scale a high-performing design function for large-scale projects. The role combines technical excellence, leadership, and global collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.

You will oversee strategic design delivery from concept to IFC, set design standards, drive BIM workflows with Revit, manage client expectations at senior levels, and coordinate with architecture, MEP, and infrastructure teams across regions.