Lead Site Engineer - Electrical

Mott MacDonald

Dubai, UAE

Ref: NP567-309

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

We are seeking a lead site electrical engineer for a major thermal generation power plant construction project in Dubai. The role is to be the owner's representative on site. The lead site electrical engineer will be part of a team including mechanical, C&I and commissioning site engineers monitoring the construction and commissioning of this large combined cycle power plant.

Key responsibilities/Duties:
* Monitoring the erection, installation and testing up to completion stage
* Reviewing field quality plans, material submissions, method statements and other documentation relevant to construction and erection, conducting meetings and follow up on actions of the contractors as per the deadlines
* Conducting routine checks on erection, construction and testing.
* Reporting regularly to the site construction manager and the client of the on progress of works
* Being a technical manager for a team of site engineers and inspectors

Requirements

* Significant experience as a site engineer/ resident engineer supervising the installation and commissioning on large CCGT construction projects globally
* Experience of HV electrical systems and grid connections
* Demonstrated experience in owner's engineer roles for thermal power projects and proven ability to deliver projects within a challenging environment
* Recognised tertiary or equivalent qualifications in electrical engineering
* Qualifications in project management will be an advantage
* Experience in leading and managing projects and teams
* Excellent verbal and written communication and report writing skills
* Ability to operate within a strict governance structure
* Experience on projects within the ME will be an advantage

About the Company

The Mott MacDonald Group is a diverse management, engineering and development consultancy delivering solutions for public and private clients world-wide.

Mott MacDonald's uniquely diverse 1 billion global consultancy works across 12 core business areas.

As one of the world's largest employee-owned companies with over 14,000 staff, we have principal offices in nearly 50 countries and projects in 140.

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Electrical Site Engineer salaries in UAE

Average monthly compensation
AED 6,000

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