Senior ELV Site Engineer

Role overview

Site supervision and coordination

• Represent Syska Hennessy Group in interactions with clients, contractors, consultants, and project stakeholders.
• Supervise installation of ELV/ICT systems, including structured cabling, fiber optics, CCTV, access control, intrusion detection, fire alarm, BMS interfaces, and telecommunications infrastructure.
• Ensure installations comply with approved designs, specifications, local regulations, and international standards.
• Review contractor shop drawings, material submittals, RFIs, method statements, and technical documentation.
• Inspect work quality, workmanship, and compliance with approved drawings and specifications.
• Coordinate ELV/ICT work with electrical, mechanical, civil, architectural, and other engineering disciplines.
• Attend weekly and monthly project meetings with clients, contractors, and subcontractors.

Testing, reporting, and handover

• Monitor site progress, identify technical issues, and provide solutions to support timely delivery.
• Review and witness system testing, commissioning, and integration.
• Prepare site instructions, inspection reports, snag lists, and technical observations; follow up on corrective actions.
• Review as-built drawings, O&M manuals, testing records, and handover documentation.
• Support final inspections, system acceptance, and client handover.
• Provide technical guidance and supervision to junior engineers and site teams.

Compliance and certification

• Ensure compliance with applicable UAE authority requirements, including TDRA, Civil Defence, and relevant security authorities.
• Support Data Center certification processes, including Uptime Institute requirements, where applicable.

Qualifications and experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, Telecommunications Engineering, or a related discipline from an accredited institution.
• At least 10 years of relevant experience, preferably within an engineering consultancy, including significant site supervision experience.
• Proven Data Center or Critical Facilities project experience is mandatory.
• Strong ELV/ICT knowledge, including structured cabling, fiber optics, CCTV, access control, fire alarm, and telecommunications infrastructure.
• Experience reviewing shop drawings, material submissions, RFIs, method statements, and testing and commissioning documentation.

Standards and additional qualifications

• Familiarity with TIA, BICSI, ISO/IEC, NFPA, and applicable UAE regulations.
• Strong coordination, communication, and technical problem-solving skills.
• Ability to independently manage site activities and coordinate multidisciplinary project teams.
• RCDD or equivalent professional certification is an advantage.
• Candidates currently based in the UAE are preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package and comprehensive medical insurance.
• Annual leave and public holidays as per UAE Labour Law, annual air ticket allowance, and end-of-service benefits as per UAE Labour Law.
• Professional development, career growth, and exposure to large-scale Data Center and Critical Facilities projects.
• Collaborative, multicultural work environment with a global engineering consultancy.