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.