Job Requisition ID: 171548
Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions; automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare; employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the world’s most admired and innovative brands. Al-Futtaim Group’s entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organization to continue to grow and expand; responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate.
By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration and integrity; Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every day

REQUIRED SKILLS TO BE SUCCESFUL :

• Strong knowledge of electrical engineering systems (LV, MV, HV, power distribution, lighting, ELV, etc.)
• Understanding of electrical codes, standards, and regulations
• Proficiency in reviewing design drawings, specifications, and technical submittals.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management.

OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE :

Al Futtaim are seeking an experienced Client side, electrical engineer to work as part of a small MEP team. As an integral member of the team, the Senior Electrical Engineer will contribute to multiple projects, from the design and planning phases to completion, providing strategic and detailed input for electrical power and ELV systems, including consultant and contractor selection, and tendering processes.
Technical client’s representative, ensuring that all electrical engineering aspects of the company’s real estate projects are designed, reviewed, and executed to the highest standards. The role involves leading and managing engineering consultants, reviewing and approving technical submissions, and overseeing the construction phase to ensure compliance with project specifications, safeguarding the project’s technical integrity, schedule, and budget while delivering high-performance, sustainable, and safe electrical systems.
The candidate shall be capable of handling multiple projects across the Al Futtaim project portfolio, which may range from retail malls, tenant fit-out, new residential villas and apartment complexes, hotels, offices and workshops, to luxury private housing.

WHAT EQUIPS YOU FOR THE ROLE :

• The candidate should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
• Minimum total of 15 years of work experience, with at least 5 years in a position of leadership / senior engineering
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in the direct management of large, complex real estate projects with responsibility for site analysis, permitting and approvals, budget control, estimating, design, construction and project management