Senior ELV Site Engineer

About the Role

James L Williams Middle East is seeking a seasoned and goal-oriented Senior ELV Site Engineer to join our Projects team. The individual will be responsible for steering the execution and on-time delivery of critical ELV and Data Centre projects, ensuring adherence to quality, safety, and budgetary requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the entire lifecycle of ELV and Data Centre projects, from initial planning stages through commissioning and official handover.
• Formulate and apply execution strategies to optimize quality control, cost efficiency, and schedule adherence.
• Supervise installation, testing, and commissioning of ELV systems including Telecom, Structured Cabling, CCTV, Access Control, Building Management Systems (BMS), Fire Alarm systems, and other related technologies.
• Collaborate with clients, consultants, contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal teams to ensure smooth coordination and execution.
• Analyze consultant specifications and contract drawings, preparing material submittals for approval by clients and authorities.
• Track project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation measures to achieve milestones successfully.
• Perform site inspections to verify compliance with technical specifications, quality benchmarks, and international code standards.
• Support infrastructure initiatives within data centres, aligning power, cooling, and network system activities.
• Manage commissioning schedules, responsibility assignments, test documentation, training materials, and ensure as-built drawings are accurate and complete.
• Engage with local authorities to obtain necessary approvals throughout all project phases.
• Prepare Bills of Quantities (BOQs), requisition materials, create work plans, coordinate subcontractors, manage procurement follow-ups, and assess variation orders.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electronics & Communication Engineering or a closely related engineering field.
• A minimum of 8 to 10 years’ hands-on experience in ELV system deployment and project execution, ideally within Data Centre, MEP, or mission-critical infrastructure environments.
• Proficient understanding of Telecom, Structured Cabling, CCTV, Access Control, BMS, Fire Alarm, and integrated ELV systems.
• Experienced in project planning, commissioning processes, testing, client interactions, and final project handovers.
• Familiarity with international standards, regulatory approval workflows, and ELV project documentation.
• Certification in Structured Cabling (e.g., Excel, Systimax, R&M, Brand Rex, Opterna) is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated skills in project management, risk evaluation, communication, and stakeholder engagement.
• Capacity to juggle multiple priorities while ensuring projects meet safety, efficiency, and timely delivery standards.