Senior Engineer - Electrical

We are hiring an experienced Electrical Manager to lead all electrical supervision activities on a construction project, ensuring technical compliance, safety, quality, and timely delivery. The role will manage a team of electrical engineers/inspectors, interface with the client, contractor, designers, and authorities, and drive resolution of technical issues from pre-construction through testing, commissioning, and handover. Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership & Design Assurance • Lead technical reviews of shop drawings, material submittals, method statements, ITPs, and as-builts for compliance with contract, IFC drawings, and applicable codes/standards (e.g., IEC, IEEE, NEC, BS, local codes). • Provide authoritative responses to RFIs/technical queries and maintain a robust decision log. • Verify electrical calculations (load, short-circuit, protection coordination, volt drop, earthing/grounding, lighting, cable sizing) and propose optimizations where appropriate. Construction Supervision & Quality Control • Plan, assign, and oversee daily inspections (WIR/MIR), surveillance, and hold/witness points; manage NCRs, CARs, and closeouts. • Monitor installation of LV/MV/HV distribution, substations/switchgear, transformers, generators, UPS, earthing and lightning protection, lighting, small power, and ELV systems (fire alarm, PA/VA, BMS, CCTV, access control, structured cabling). • Ensure proper storage, handling, and installation per manufacturer requirements and project specifications. • Validate temporary electrical works and energization plans for safe construction staging. Testing, Commissioning & Handover • Lead FAT/SAT, pre-commissioning, commissioning, and integrated systems testing; approve procedures and verify test records. • Coordinate protection settings, relay testing, SCADA/BMS integration, and utility interfaces up to energization. • Oversee readiness for handover: snag/punch lists, O&M manuals, asset registers, training, spares, warranties, and final as-builts. Interface, Stakeholder & Authority Coordination • Coordinate with civil/MEP disciplines to resolve clashes and sequence works; drive BIM-based coordination when applicable. • Liaise with client representatives, designers, utilities, and authorities to secure NOCs, permits, inspections, and energization approvals. • Chair electrical progress/coordination meetings; issue clear action plans and minutes. Schedule, Cost & Contract Administration • Track electrical progress vs. baseline; review look-aheads and recovery plans; validate measurement and earned value for electrical scope. • Support change management: evaluate contractor claims/variations for technical merit and impact; produce recommendations. • Administer contract requirements (e.g., FIDIC or equivalent): deliverables, notices, approvals, and close-out.

Minimum Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (BSc/BEng) from an accredited institution. • 15+ years’ experience in electrical engineering with at least 5 years in construction supervision consultancy and 2–3 years in a lead/management role. • Proven delivery on medium to large-scale building, infrastructure, or industrial projects. • Strong knowledge of relevant codes/standards (IEC/IEEE/NEC/BS) and local authority requirements. • Demonstrated experience with testing, commissioning, and utility/authority energization processes. • Excellent English communication (written and verbal); strong report writing and stakeholder management. Preferred Qualifications & Certifications • Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline. • Professional registration (e.g., CEng, PE) and/or PMP. • Chartered membership or active affiliation with IEEE/IES/IEI (or equivalent). • Prior experience with FIDIC-based contracts. • Regional authority experience (e.g., utilities/municipal approvals) for the project location.

Lead technical supervision and design assurance for electrical works on a construction project, including reviews of shop drawings, submittals, method statements, ITPs, and as-builts for compliance with contract and standards. Verify electrical calculations (load, short-circuit, protection coordination, volt drop, earthing/grounding, lighting, cable sizing) and coordinate testing, commissioning, and handover activities. Plan and oversee inspections, NCRs/CARs, and closeouts; supervise LV/MV/HV distribution, substations, switchgear, transformers, generators, UPS, earthing, lighting, and ELV systems; validate temporary works and energization plans. Manage FAT/SAT, pre-commissioning, commissioning, SCADA/BMS integration, and utility interfaces up to energization; ensure readiness for handover with snags, O&M manuals, asset registers, and training. Coordinate with civil/MEP disciplines, liaise with client/designers/utilities for NOCs and permits, and chair progress/coordination meetings. Track progress, look-aheads, and earned value; support change management and contract administration (FIDIC or equivalent).