Head of Technical Design - ELECTRA

Job overview 
 
At Electra, we believe in equal opportunities for all. Join our dynamic and multicultural team, where diversity is valued and respected. We are actively expanding across the GCC and welcome professionals who thrive in inclusive environments.
 
Key Responsibilities
 
Ensure the department will provide the set of technical drawings to scope, size and execute a project at Electra.
 
DURING PROBATION PERIOD ( Oct 1st to April 1st 2026), the candidate will concentrate on the
 
Manage the daily activity of the Technical and Engineering Design Office:
  •   In charge of the daily, weekly planning of the department liaising with Project Management and overall pipeline planning in order to meet project execution obligations
  •  Ensure all deliverables from the TED Office are up to standard in terms of:
  • Clarity of information displayed
  • Cover all scope of the project ( Steel, carpentry, finishes, graphics, electrical, tent, furnitures, ….)
Lead the Engineering studies required on a project:
 
-        Assist / advise and prepare relevant information on a project if specific technical studies are required but not limited to :
 
Technical conformity
  • Topographic, ground survey, structural, stability, HVAC, electrical load, lighting,…
Fire Safety
  • Preparation of drawing package for authority approvals
 
AFTER confirmation of the candidate on the position,  the responsibility will be extended to:
 
Develop a strategic road map to achieve department excellence, which will include:
  • Department tools, software and process
  • Develop the cooperations and the professional awareness of the department among other key actors of a project with :
o   Project Management
o   Fabrications Divisions
o   Rental Divisions
o   Estimations
o   Procurement
o   Outside support (Engineering firms, Technical Compliance,…)
  • Department staffing and team evolution
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MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES
 
Lead the Technical and Engineering Design Office team:
-         responsible for recruiting, onboarding, training, and management of their daily activity and requirements.
-        Responsible to set goal and guidance for each member of the team for their growth in the company
-        Responsible to grow a network of free lancers
 
Develop and update the Technical Library for:
-        Department standard stock Items
-        Department standard fabrication or methods
-        Supporting Estimating team
-        Ensure that Technical package is in line with fabrication methods.
 
Assist other Electra Branches to develop their drawing methods and assist them to develop set of drawings when requested
 
  • Ensure he or his team perform site duties or assist Project Management on site when requested.
 
 
KPI DURING PROBATION:
 
-        Capacity to lead the team
-        Capacity to gain the respect of the team managed and the internal clients
-        Capacity to manage the daily activity of the department
-        Quality of the deliverables.
 
General Obligations towards Health, Safety and Environment   
  • You will correctly use machinery, appliances, tools, transport, and all equipment issued by the company.  
  • You will correctly use personal protective equipment supplied by the company.  
  • You will not remove any safety devices for any machinery or installations.  
  • You will perform all tasks set forth by safety and environmental regulations and thus cooperate with Electra to ensure a working environment and condition that do not pose any risks in terms of health, safety and environment to others.