Electrical Technical Office Manager

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Technical Office Manager to lead the Electrical Technical Office team on a large‑scale construction project in the New Administrative Capital, Cairo. The role oversees design coordination, shop drawings, technical submittals and material approvals while ensuring compliance with local and international electrical standards and project schedules.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Electrical Technical Office team throughout all project phases.
• Review, prepare and approve electrical shop drawings in line with specifications and codes.
• Manage preparation and submission of technical submittals, material approvals and RFIs.
• Coordinate with consultants, clients, subcontractors, procurement, planning and site execution teams.
• Prepare, review and monitor Bills of Quantities, quantity take‑offs and material schedules.
• Evaluate technical proposals, recommend suitable materials and equipment.
• Provide technical support to the site team and resolve engineering issues during construction.
• Lead value‑engineering initiatives to optimise cost without compromising quality.
• Monitor technical progress and ensure timely delivery of engineering documents.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers within the technical office.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 10+ years of experience in electrical engineering on large‑scale building projects (commercial, administrative, mixed‑use, hospitals, hotels, mega‑projects).
• Strong knowledge of electrical codes, IEC standards and project specifications.
• Proven leadership, communication, negotiation and problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Willingness to work on‑site in Maadi, Cairo, Egypt.

Required skills

• Power distribution systems
• Lighting systems
• Earthing and lightning protection
• Low‑current (ELV) systems
• Fire alarm systems
• Cable routing and containment
• Shop drawing preparation
• Bills of quantities and quantity surveying
• Technical submittals and material approvals
• RFIs and value engineering
• AutoCAD
• Revit MEP
• Dialux
• MS Office
• Primavera P6 (advantageous)