• Act as civil technical authority for Wind, Solar PV and BESS projects.• Define, maintain and enforce Owner civil design criteria, standards and technical specifications.• Review, challenge and approve EPC and OEM civil and structural designs, calculations and drawings.• Oversee earthworks, grading, roads, drainage systems, foundations and structural works.• Review and approve geotechnical investigations, soil reports and foundation concepts. • Manage civil interfaces between foundations, structures, roads, drainage, fencing, buildings and mechanical/electrical systems.• Support procurement activities, including technical evaluation of civil and structural contractors.• Support construction, inspection, quality control and civil works completion.• Support achievement of Commercial Operation Date (COD) and project handover.• Provide civil input to contractual, commercial and technical risk management discussions.• Support Operations & Maintenance (O&M) teams post-COD, including settlement issues, access roads, drainage and structural integrity. 4. Minimum Experience Requirements4.1 General Experience• Minimum 10 years of professional experience in civil engineering within power generation, infrastructure or renewable energy projects.• 7–10 years of direct experience in utility-scale Wind, Solar PV and/or BESS projects.• Proven experience on large projects above 200 MW, standalone or hybrid.• Experience working under EPC, multi-contract or Owner-managed delivery models.• Experience working with EPC contractors, civil subcontractors, consultants and supervision engineers. 4.2 Technology-Specific Experience• Candidates should demonstrate strong experience in at least one technology; multi-technology experience is highly preferred. Wind• Wind turbine foundations (shallow, piled or rock anchors).• Crane platforms, access roads and laydown areas.• Earthworks, drainage and slope stabilisation. Solar PV• Grading, earthworks and site preparation.• Foundations for fixed-tilt and tracker systems.• Internal roads, drainage, fencing and auxiliary buildings. BESS• Concrete foundations for BESS containers and equipment.• Control room buildings and auxiliary facilities. • Civil interfaces with HVAC, fire protection and electrical systems. Hybrid Systems• Civil layout coordination for Wind + PV + BESS plants. 5. Technical Competencies• Civil and structural design review.• Earthworks, grading and drainage design.• Geotechnical engineering and foundation design concepts.• Concrete works and steel structures (civil scope).• Roads, pavements and heavy-load access design.• Construction quality control and inspection.• Interface management with mechanical and electrical disciplines. 6. Contractual and Commercial Experience• Understanding of civil scope within EPC Contracts and Construction Subcontracts.• Experience supporting civil aspects of variations, change orders and claims.• Awareness of performance guarantees, construction milestones and acceptance criteria.• Support to contract management teams regarding delays, defects and workmanship issues.• Understanding of Owner and Lender civil requirements. 7. HSE – Health, Safety & Environment• Strong commitment to Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) requirements throughout all project phases.• Awareness of civil construction risks including excavation works, heavy equipment, lifting operations and working at height.• Ensure civil contractors comply with site HSE plans, method statements and permit-to-work systems.• Participation in Job Safety Analysis (JSA), Method Statements and Risk Assessments related to civil works.• Support safe execution of civil construction activities in coordination with site HSE teams.• Promote a strong safety culture and “Zero Harm” mindset. 8. Geographic and Market Experience• Preferable experience in Middle East renewable energy projects.• Utility-scale GCC IPP projects.• Desert, remote or harsh-climate construction environments.• Projects with complex logistics and site access challenges.• Multicultural international project exposure. 9. Reporting and Documentation• Preparation and review of civil engineering reports.• Review and approval of civil and structural drawings.• Review of construction methodologies and inspection plans.• Participation in punch list management and handover dossiers.• Review of as-built documentation.• Contribution to monthly project progress reports from a civil perspective. 10. Key Personal Attributes• Strong ownership mentality and accountability.• Ability to act as Owner / Owner’s Engineer representative.• Practical, site-oriented and solution-driven mindset.• Ability to challenge EPC contractors constructively and professionally.• Strong coordination with mechanical, electrical and HSE teams.• Ability to operate in multicultural and high-pressure environments.• High attention to detail with focus on safety, quality and schedule.Requirements11. Requirements• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering.• Minimum 10 years of professional experience.• At least 5–7 years in utility-scale renewable energy projects.• Experience in construction and site activities.• English proficiency B2–C1.• Availability for site presence and international travel. 12. Recommended Preferred Requirements• Master’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.•
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