Al Jomaih Energy & Water (AEW), one of Saudi Arabia’s fastest-growing energy investors and project developers, is hiring a Civil Engineer — Owner’s Representative for a landmark 2400 MW greenfield Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) Independent Power Project in Taweelah, Abu Dhabi, UAE. This exceptional role offers full lifecycle engagement — from civil design review and construction oversight to quality assurance and commissioning support — across one of the most ambitious and technically complex power infrastructure projects in the MENA region today.
About Al Jomaih Energy & Water (AEW) — MENA’s Energy Leader
Established: 2007 — Subsidiary of Al Jomaih Holding Company, a Saudi conglomerate with an 80+ year legacy
Portfolio Scale: 6 GW of Conventional and Solar power plants and approximately 700,000 m³/day of water capacity
Geographic Reach: Active investor and developer across KSA, GCC, Asia, and North Africa markets
Mission: Tackle new technologies, solve complex energy challenges, and drive impact across Power, Renewables & Water
Project Scale: This CCGT project delivers 2400 MW net power capacity — a landmark investment in UAE energy infrastructure
Why This Civil Engineer Role in Abu Dhabi Is Career-Defining
Greenfield Mega-Project: Be part of a 2400 MW CCGT power plant from the ground up — a rare full-lifecycle engineering opportunity
48-Month Stability: A long-term 4-year contract with one of MENA’s most financially robust energy developers
Owner’s Representative Role: Protect the client’s interests at the highest technical and commercial level on a mega-project
Career Impact: Gain unmatched CCGT civil engineering credentials in a project that will power Abu Dhabi for decades
This Civil Engineer role serves as the Owner’s Representative for AEW’s 2400 MW CCGT Independent Power Project located at Taweelah, approximately 30–40 km from Abu Dhabi city. You will oversee all civil engineering aspects of this large-scale greenfield project — conducting technical design reviews, managing quality assurance and control, performing regular site inspections, and ensuring full compliance with international civil engineering standards, project specifications, and UAE regulatory requirements. You will safeguard the owner’s interests throughout every phase, from early construction through to commissioning and plant operations, in a high-performance and technically demanding project environment.
Why This Role Matters: As Civil Engineer Owner’s Representative at AEW Abu Dhabi, you oversee civil engineering on a 2400 MW CCGT power plant, one of the GCC’s largest greenfield energy infrastructure projects. You protect the owner’s technical and commercial interests across 48 months of full project lifecycle, engage in design review, construction oversight, QA/QC, budget control, and regulatory compliance simultaneously, work directly with international contractors, subcontractors, and engineering consultants, and build a rare and highly valued civil engineering career profile in the global energy sector.
Key Responsibilities
Project Planning & Schedule Management
- Collaborate with project teams to develop, review, and continuously improve civil engineering project plans and schedules
- Ensure all civil engineering activities remain fully aligned with overall project objectives, milestones, and critical timelines
- Coordinate directly with contractors to prepare detailed and realistic schedules for all civil installations and inspections
- Monitor progress against the approved project plan and recommend timely adjustments to keep construction on track
Design Review & Technical Analysis
- Review detailed civil engineering designs, technical specifications, and drawings for the CCGT plant and associated infrastructure
- Conduct structural analysis and technical assessments of civil components as required during design and construction phases
- Interpret civil designs and engineering drawings during active construction, ensuring contractors follow approved specifications precisely
- Assist in resolving minor design issues arising on-site by liaising closely and efficiently with the project Engineering Team
- Ensure as-built drawings are accurately updated and maintained throughout all construction stages without exception
Construction Oversight & Site Supervision
- Oversee all on-site construction activities to ensure full compliance with design specifications, drawings, and quality standards
- Supervise civil construction activities daily to verify adherence to project specifications and internationally recognized industry standards
- Collaborate with construction teams to address and effectively resolve engineering issues as they emerge on the ground
- Coordinate with contractors promptly to resolve construction-related technical challenges and avoid project schedule impacts
Quality Assurance & Quality Control (QA/QC)
- Implement and actively maintain comprehensive quality control measures for all civil engineering components and construction phases
- Conduct regular and structured inspections to verify full compliance with international civil engineering and industry standards
- Perform detailed QA audits to ensure contractors consistently follow all approved procedures, specifications, and project standards
- Prepare and submit quality documentation, inspection records, and Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) as required by the project
Budget, Cost Management & Reporting
- Collaborate with project managers and planning engineers to develop and carefully manage civil engineering budgets throughout the project
- Monitor and actively control civil engineering costs to ensure the project consistently stays within approved budget constraints
- Assist construction managers in monitoring and optimizing resource utilization for all civil construction activities on-site
- Provide detailed inputs for budget forecasting and cost reporting based on real-time site progress and construction data
Permitting, Compliance & Stakeholder Communication
- Ensure full compliance with local Abu Dhabi, UAE national, and applicable international regulations and permitting requirements
- Coordinate with relevant UAE regulatory authorities and government bodies as needed throughout all project phases
- Act as the Owner’s Representative in all coordination meetings with contractors, subcontractors, and engineering consultants
- Provide regular, accurate, and professional updates to senior management on civil engineering progress and emerging site challenges
- Participate actively in site meetings to discuss progress, resolve technical challenges, and align all parties on deliverables
Qualifications & Requirements
Educational Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related structural or infrastructure engineering discipline
- Master’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering is advantageous, particularly for senior Owner’s Representative responsibilities
- Relevant UAE or internationally recognized professional engineering certifications are a strong advantage for this role
Experience Requirements
- Substantial hands-on civil engineering experience on large-scale power generation, energy, or heavy industrial infrastructure projects
- Previous Owner’s Representative or client-side civil engineering experience on CCGT, IPP, or equivalent energy projects preferred
- Proven experience with international civil engineering codes, standards, and QA/QC processes within GCC or UAE project environments
- Track record of successfully managing contractor relationships, site inspections, and civil engineering delivery on mega-projects
Essential Skills
- Deep technical expertise in CCGT power plant civil engineering requirements, infrastructure design, and construction oversight
- Strong working knowledge of UAE and international civil engineering codes, structural standards, and regulatory compliance frameworks
- Exceptional ability to review and interpret complex civil engineering drawings, technical specifications, and design documentation
- Strong project management and scheduling skills with ability to work under pressure in a fast-moving high-performance environment
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills for effective coordination across contractors, consultants, and senior management
Who Should Apply?
- Power Sector Civil Engineers: With experience on CCGT, gas turbine, combined cycle, or large power generation infrastructure projects
- Owner’s Representatives: Seeking a 48-month long-term civil engineering contract role on a landmark Abu Dhabi energy project
- QA/QC Civil Engineers: With strong inspection, audit, and NCR management experience in GCC heavy infrastructure environments
- Project Engineers: From energy, oil and gas, or industrial infrastructure backgrounds ready to step into an Owner’s Rep role
- GCC-Based Civil Engineers: With UAE project experience and strong understanding of Abu Dhabi regulatory and permitting landscape
About Al Jomaih Energy & Water & This Abu Dhabi Project
Al Jomaih Energy & Water (AEW) is headquartered in Saudi Arabia and operates as one of the MENA region’s most ambitious and financially strong energy infrastructure developers. Established in 2007 as a subsidiary of Al Jomaih Holding Company — a Saudi conglomerate with over 80 years of legacy — AEW has built an impressive portfolio of 6 GW across conventional and solar power assets, alongside 700,000 m³/day of water capacity spanning KSA, GCC, Asia, and North Africa. This 2400 MW CCGT greenfield project at Taweelah, Abu Dhabi represents one of AEW’s most significant and technically complex undertakings to date, offering the successful candidate a truly rare opportunity to be part of a project that will supply clean, reliable power to Abu Dhabi for generations to come.
Resently Opning Job👇
