Lead all site electrical works—from planning and installation to testing & commissioning and handover—ensuring compliance with project specs, SEWA and UAE Fire & Life Safety Code requirements, delivered safely, on time, and with full documentation, while accounting for Sharjah weather and traffic/logistics constraints.
LV distribution (415/230V) MDB/SMDB/DBs; final circuits; earthing & lightning protection; containment (tray/trunking/conduit); wiring devices; emergency & exit lighting; small power for HVAC/FA/FF; lift power (if in scope); façade/landscape lighting; fire alarm interface; meter room/cabinet to SEWA standards; optional standby generator/UPS if specified.
Review IFC/shop drawings, load schedules, SLD, and builder’s work; raise RFIs for clashes/clarifications.
Develop 2/4/12-week look-ahead plans aligned with civil progress, procurement, inspections, and SEWA milestones.
Coordinate routes, openings, sleeves, and firestopping with civil/MEP; protect egress and access.
Oversee installation of containment (tray/trunking/conduit) to approved supports and spacing; verify segregation/derating.
Supervise cabling (pulling, dressing, glanding/termination, labeling); ensure bend radii, torque, and ferruling standards.
Manage assembly/installation of MDB/SMDB/DBs, contactors, relays, and control wiring; verify IP ratings and clearances.
Ensure earthing/Lightning Protection compliance: earth pits, bonds, resistance tests, equipotential bonding in wet areas.
Control emergency/exit lighting placement and circuiting; coordinate FA interfaces (E/M relays, shutdowns).
Monitor installation for lifts, HVAC, pumps, and small power per nameplate/isolator requirements.
Implement method statements/ITPs; manage MIR/WIR submissions and consultant inspections.
Check workmanship/tolerances; audit cable IDs, phase sequence, labeling, and panel schedules.
Maintain red-line as-built mark-ups daily.
Lead pre-commissioning & T&C: insulation resistance & continuity, earth resistance, polarity, RCD/RCBO tests, functional tests of panels/controls, lux & emergency duration tests, generator (if any) start/transfer, and integrated cause-&-effect with Fire Alarm.
Coordinate TAB dependencies with HVAC where needed; clear snags promptly.
Compile handover pack: test certificates, data sheets, O&M manuals, spare parts lists, training records.
Support SEWA submissions (SLD, load sheet, meter room layouts); witness inspections, meter installation, and energization.
Ensure meter room/cabinet, clearances, ventilation, and signage are per standards.
Validate material approvals; track deliveries and storage (IP/integrity).
Control subcontractor productivity, daily targets, and variation records.
Enforce LOTO, live-work prohibitions, hot-work permits (where applicable), and safe ladder/MEWP use.
Toolbox talks: electrical shock, arc-flash basics, manual handling of cable drums, working at height, housekeeping.
Heat & Humidity: Schedule roof/external works early morning/evening; comply with MOHRE summer midday break. Account for cable derating and ventilation in meter/electrical rooms; avoid terminating on overheated busbars; extend cure times for sealants/adhesives.
Dust/Sand: Keep panels sealed; install filters where ventilated; clean terminations before testing; protect open conduits and devices.
Occasional Rain/Coastal Influence: Weatherproof all roof penetrations and luminaires; use corrosion-resistant fixings where specified; confirm IP ratings at façades and balconies.
Traffic & Logistics: Plan off-peak/night deliveries for switchgear/cable drums; arrange SRTA/Police permits if crane/road occupation is needed; stage materials near work fronts without overloading slabs; keep inspection routes clear.
Bachelor’s/Diploma in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).
7–10+ years site electrical experience (min 3 years UAE/GCC), including residential/commercial mid-rise.
Strong knowledge of SEWA requirements, UAE Fire & Life Safety interfaces, and relevant standards (project-specified IEC/BS/NEC).
Proficient with AutoCAD mark-ups, MS Project/Primavera (read), and standard test instruments.
English required; Arabic an advantage. Valid UAE driving license preferred.
Insulation tester/megger, multimeter/clamp meter, earth tester, RCD tester, lux meter, continuity testers, torque wrench, labelers, crimpers, cable puller/rollers, ladders/MEWP, PPE (arc-rated as applicable).
Programme-driven coordination & problem-solving
Clean terminations and documentation discipline
Authority liaison & inspection readiness
HSE leadership and crew management
Quality mindset (first-time-pass culture)
First-time pass on consultant/SEWA inspections.
T&C completed to programme; emergency/exit lighting and FA interfaces pass integrated tests.
NCRs/snags closed within SLA; zero repeat defects.
Accurate as-builts/O&M accepted on first submission.
Zero lost-time incidents; compliance with midday break and site traffic plan.