Key responsibilities

• Contribute to the development and implementation of the annual business plan and strategic agenda for wet utilities distribution networks.
• Develop and implement strategic plans and functional roadmaps aligned with RSUC goals.
• Provide leadership to the wet utilities distribution team, fostering collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Manage design, construction, and testing and commissioning teams for wet utility projects.
• Oversee preparation of employer requirements, tender documents, and technical specifications for consultants and contractors.
• Assess technical bids, select and appoint consultants, contractors, and PPP consortia.
• Supervise engineering design and development of wet utility transmission and distribution networks.
• Develop detailed project delivery schedules covering design, construction, testing, and commissioning.
• Ensure technical details are clarified and integrated into project cost planning.
• Ensure contractors obtain necessary permits before finalizing plans and commencing works.
• Monitor design and construction progress to ensure compliance with approved plans and contracts.
• Assist in resolving critical issues during design and construction, verifying claims, and coordinating across functions.
• Oversee commissioning and testing, ensuring systems meet specifications before acceptance.
• Ensure delivery of engineering and technical studies, reports, drawings, and manuals from consultants and contractors.
• Review technical advisors’ and independent engineers’ reports and submittals.
• Provide technical support to RSUC functions such as Operations, Metering, and Commercial Services.
• Monitor project progress, cost, quality, and schedule to align with tender documents.
• Manage relationships with consultants, review quality of work, and recommend corrective actions.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks to avoid delays and added costs.
• Contribute to functional budget preparation and monitor financial performance.
• Prepare accurate and timely reports to meet corporate and functional requirements.
• Lead, motivate, and manage the wet utilities technical services team.
• Provide mentoring, coaching, and development opportunities to enhance team capability.
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies, systems, and procedures.
• Implement safety, quality, and environmental management practices.
• Integrate updated environmental and safety regulations into processes.
• Identify and implement opportunities for continuous improvement and adoption of new technologies in wet utilities distribution.