Senior Design Manager - MEP (Electrical)

Jasara Program Management Company (Jasara PMC) is a leading Joint Venture between Public Investment Fund (PIF), Jacobs, and Saudi Aramco, established to deliver world-class program management services across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Jasara plays a key role in supporting the realization of Saudi Vision 2030, particularly in delivering giga-projects and large-scale infrastructure developments.We are seeking a Senior Design Manager - MEP (Electrical) to join JASARA PMC. The Senior Design Manager - MEP (Electrical) oversees consultant-led electrical and power system design activities across all project stages, ensuring compliance with requirements, approved design briefs, Scopes of Work (SOW), applicable electrical standards, and authority regulations.The role provides technical leadership and design governance for all electrical engineering disciplines, including power distribution, low voltage (LV) systems, medium voltage (MV) interfaces, substations, switchgear, emergency power systems, ELV integration, and smart city infrastructure. The position ensures electrical designs are coordinated with architectural, structural, mechanical, infrastructure, and specialist disciplines to deliver safe, reliable, efficient, and construction-ready solutions.The Senior Design Manager does not undertake detailed design production but is responsible for reviewing, guiding, and assuring the quality, coordination, compliance, and deliverability of consultant design outputs while supporting the Design Director in technical assurance, cost alignment, value engineering, and delivery readiness.Design Leadership & GovernanceOversee, coordinate, and monitor all electrical and power system design activities throughout concept, schematic, detailed design, and construction documentation stagesLead design governance processes related to electrical engineering, including design reviews, technical compliance reviews, change management, and stage-gate approvalsEnsure all electrical designs comply with standards, Saudi Building Code, SEC requirements, IEC standards, NFPA standards, and applicable international best practicesEstablish and maintain electrical design standards, specifications, and technical guidelines across the project portfolioConsultant ManagementManage electrical, MEP, and multidisciplinary consultants, ensuring compliance with approved design briefs, SOWs, project requirements, and quality standardsReview and challenge consultant submissions to ensure optimum technical solutions, operational efficiency, maintainability, and lifecycle valueMonitor consultant performance, deliverable quality, programme adherence, and technical complianceParticipate in consultant selection, technical evaluations, and procurement activitiesElectrical Systems OversightProvide technical oversight for the design and integration of: Medium Voltage (MV) InfrastructureLow Voltage (LV) Distribution SystemsLV Switchgear and Main Distribution BoardsSubstations and Electrical RoomsEmergency and Backup Power SystemsUPS SystemsGenerator SystemsEarthing and Lightning ProtectionExternal Power NetworksStreet Lighting SystemsSmart City Electrical InfrastructureELV Interfaces and Building TechnologiesMultidisciplinary CoordinationAct as the primary electrical design interface across all disciplinesEnsure electrical requirements are fully integrated with architectural, structural, mechanical, ICT, security, transportation, and utility infrastructure designsLead coordination workshops to identify and resolve design clashes, interface risks, and operational concernsEnsure electrical systems support overall project functionality, resilience, sustainability, and operational objectivesTechnical Assurance & Design ReviewReview engineering calculations, electrical studies, and design reports including: Load Demand AssessmentsLoad Flow StudiesShort Circuit AnalysisProtection Coordination StudiesArc Flash StudiesPower Quality AssessmentsReliability and Redundancy AnalysisVerify design compliance, constructability, maintainability, and operational readinessEnsure design solutions support long-term asset management strategies and operational requirementsCost, Value Engineering & Risk ManagementWork closely with Development, Commercial, and Cost Management teams to align electrical designs with approved budgets and project objectivesLead value engineering reviews without compromising safety, performance, reliability, or operational requirementsIdentify technical risks, programme impacts, and cost implications and recommend mitigation measuresSupport lifecycle cost assessments and whole-life asset value optimizationConstruction & Delivery SupportApply strong construction and execution knowledge to ensure electrical design packages are practical, coordinated, and ready for implementationSupport design-to-construction transitions, technical queries, shop drawing reviews, and site coordination activitiesParticipate in testing, commissioning, and handover readiness reviewsSupport Operational Readiness and Transition (ORT) activitiesRequirementsMinimum 15 years of experience in electrical engineering design and project deliveryMinimum 7 years in senior design management or leadership rolesBachelor's Degree in Electrical EngineeringMaster's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or Engineering Management preferredProven experience managing consultant-led design teams on large-scale mixed-use developments, cities, infrastructure, airports, metros, utilities, theme parks, or giga-projectsExtensive experience with power distribution systems, LV/MV infrastructure, substations, switchgear, and critical electrical systemsExperience in Saudi Arabia or GCC mega-project developments preferred