Civil Head – Substation & T&D Projects ( EPC Business )

The Civil Head will be responsible for leading and managing the complete civil engineering function for Substation and T&D EPC projects in KSA. The role requires strong technical expertise, project execution capability, leadership skills, and extensive GCC experience in delivering large-scale power infrastructure projects. The position will ensure timely, cost-effective, and quality execution of civil works while maintaining compliance with client requirements, safety standards, and project specifications.

• Lead the civil engineering function for multiple Substation and T&D EPC projects from engineering, procurement support, construction, commissioning, and handover stages.

• Provide technical leadership and strategic direction for all civil activities including foundations, buildings, structural works, underground utilities, roads, drainage, fencing, and associated infrastructure.

• Review and approve civil engineering designs, drawings, specifications, calculations, and technical documents.

• Ensure civil works are executed as per project scope, approved drawings, quality standards, and client requirements.

• Coordinate with engineering, project management, construction, procurement, and commissioning teams to ensure smooth project execution.

• Manage and guide civil engineering teams, site execution teams, consultants, and subcontractors.

• Support project planning, resource allocation, cost control, and risk management for civil works.

• Ensure timely resolution of technical issues, site challenges, and design conflicts.

• Monitor project progress, identify delays, and implement corrective actions to achieve project milestones.

• Ensure compliance with Saudi Aramco / SEC / client standards, international codes, and project specifications.

• Drive quality improvement initiatives and ensure implementation of QA/QC requirements.

• Support tendering and estimation activities by providing technical inputs, construction methodologies, and cost optimization solutions.

• Review subcontractor performance and ensure adherence to safety, quality, and project requirements.

• Participate in client meetings, technical discussions, audits, and project reviews.

• Promote best engineering practices, innovation, and continuous improvement within the civil function.

• Minimum 20–22 years of experience in Civil Engineering with extensive EPC project execution background.

• Minimum 15 years of GCC experience, preferably in Saudi Arabia.

• Strong experience in Substation, Transmission & Distribution, Power Infrastructure, and EPC projects.

• Proven experience handling large-scale civil works for HV/EHV substations and T&D projects.

• Strong knowledge of Saudi market practices, construction standards, and client requirements.

• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and large project execution environments.

• Strong understanding of civil design, construction methodologies, contracts, and project management.

• Experience working with major utilities, oil & gas, or power sector clients will be preferred.

• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.