Our client builds, owns and operates power plants using renewable sources of energy. They operate in more than 20 countries worldwide primarily focussing on the Europe and the North America region. In their current expansion plan they have now moved their attention to focussing on the Middle East, Asia and South America. As of mid 2018 they had an installed capacity worldwide of almost 10k GW.

The client is looking for a Design Manager to be based in Dubai for the construction of PV plant. The Design Manager will be reporting directly to the CTO.

Responsibilities:

Coordination of the EPC contractor and Owner's Engineer

Ensure that all requirements of EPC and PPA contracts are fulfilled

Verification of design planning

Follow up of submittals by EPC contractor and making sure appropriate and timely comments by Owner Engineer are provided

Participation in weekly progress meetings with EPC

Organizing in coordination with Owner's Engineer all necessary design meetings

During construction phases : participation and control of all quality aspects in link with Owner's Engineer and QA/QC Manager

Instigating and taking necessary lead in resolving all design issues raised during construction phases

During commissioning phase : assisting Commissioning manager.

Qualifications

Electrical Engineer

Experience in large scale PV

Familiarity with central inverter/skid solutions 

Experience in HV substations and 132 kV 

Skills of coordinating