Site Engineer – Electrical (Data Centre)

About the role

Join a project that's shaping the digital future. We're looking for an experienced Site Engineer – Electrical to support the successful delivery of a major, high‑value data centre project in Abu Dhabi. In this role, you will be responsible for the day‑to‑day execution and supervision of electrical installation works within your assigned area, ensuring activities are completed safely, efficiently and in line with approved drawings, specifications, quality standards and programme requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure site works comply with contract specs, quality, and safety standards.
• Prepare material submittals and track approvals.
• Develop method statements and risk assessments.
• Monitor procurement schedules and follow up on deliveries.
• Control approved drawings and as‑built documentation.
• Inspect works, raise inspection requests, and coordinate with site teams.
• Report progress, delays, and site issues to senior management.
• Support testing, commissioning, and project close‑out documentation.

Required profile

• Minimum 3–5 years of electrical construction/MEP experience, preferably on major building, infrastructure or mission‑critical projects.
• Proven experience supervising electrical installation works on site.
• UAE construction experience preferred with knowledge of local regulations and authority requirements.
• Experience with LV/MV distribution, switchgear, transformers, generators, UPS, ATS, busduct, containment, lighting, earthing and related infrastructure.
• Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Electrical Engineering or equivalent recognised qualification.

Required skills

• LV/MV distribution
• Switchgear
• Transformers
• Generators
• UPS
• ATS
• Busduct containment
• Lighting
• Earthing
• Electrical infrastructure
• MEP coordination
• MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

What we offer

• Opportunity to contribute to one of the UAE's major mission‑critical data centre projects.
• Collaborative, high‑performing environment that values innovation, quality and technical excellence.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.