Project Engineering Manager – Substation (Civil & Structural)

Job Description

About the Role

We are hiring a skilled Project Engineering Manager – Civil & Structural on behalf of our client, a global leader in engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC), delivering world-class infrastructure and industrial projects.

The role is located in UAE, involves managing and executing civil and structural engineering activities for GIS (Gas Insulated Substation) / AIS (Air Insulated Substation) projects, control room buildings, transformer and outdoor equipment foundations, guard houses, staff quarters, grading, roads, drainage, outdoor steel structures, and other miscellaneous substation works. The PEM (Project Engineering Manager) will lead a team of Design Leads, Design Engineers, and Draughtspersons, coordinating with interdisciplinary teams including Electrical and MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) departments, to ensure timely delivery of high-quality engineering outputs within budget.

The role spans the full project lifecycle, from pre-bid engineering, detailed design, and review to completion and as-built drawings, while providing technical leadership and facilitating vendor document reviews.

Objective

The ideal candidate will :

• Lead the design and detailing of Civil & Structural works for PTD IC (Power Transmission Distribution Industrial & Commercial) and Substation projects (11kV to 765kV) and ancillary civil works for UPD (Utility Power Distribution) projects.
• Manage engineering activities across multiple projects or project sets.
• Ensure high-quality engineering outputs and timely delivery while maintaining budget and adherence to codes and standards.

Key Responsibilities

Skills and Qualifications

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