Project Director-Ccgt

Project Overview

The Taweelah C Project is a landmark greenfield development in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, representing one of the region’s most advanced and efficient combined cycle gas turbine (CCGT) power plants. With an installed capacity of approximately 2.6 GW, the project will play a critical role in supporting the UAE’s growing electricity demand while delivering high efficiency and lower emissions through state‑of‑the‑art technology.

The project brings together leading international partners with Al Jomaih Energy and Water Co. Ltd. (AEW) and Sembcorp Utilities Pte. Ltd. (Sembcorp) together with TAQA acting as the Project Company.

Taweelah C offers a unique opportunity to be part of a high‑profile infrastructure project that will set new benchmarks in performance, reliability, and sustainability in the region’s power sector.

Taweelah, Abu Dhabi, UAE (Site is 30 to 40 Kms from Abu Dhabi city)

2.5 years

To lead and oversee all construction activities for the Taweelah C Power Project. Ensuring the timely, on‑budget, and quality delivery of the asset, meeting contractual requirements, and design specifications for reliable and sustainable operation over the Power Purchase Agreement period.

Implementing the HSSE program and supervision in the Project Company and Owner's team, fostering a culture of health, safety, security, and environment in alignment with Project Company and Stakeholder targets.

Monitoring, coordinating, and reporting on multiple contractors' activities at the site, challenging and negotiating with the EPC contractor when necessary to protect the Project Company's interests.

Leading a highly skilled team and directing the Owner's Engineer to ensure seamless construction with highest levels of HSSE within the necessary quality, time and budget.

Facilitating seamless communication and information exchanges among stakeholders, including project partners, local communities, and external parties.

• Oversee plant construction to ensure compliance with quality, schedule, and budget agreements.
• Manage HSSE implementation onsite and offsite, maintaining a strong HSSE culture.
• Coordinate activities of the Owner's Engineer, local contractors, local authorities and interface partners and contractors.
• Monitor and enforce EPC contractor's compliance with EPC Contract, Owner’s requirements and International Standards.
• Act as the primary link between the off‑taker, Owner's Engineer, EPC Contractor, third party, the Operator, etc. to align battery limits and tie‑ins.
• Align technical and schedule interfaces between different contractors, ensuring contract conformity and project needs.
• Monitor Engineering & Procurement, QA/QC and OE ensuring the EPC Contractor issuing the engineering packages and deliver procurement items ahead of construction needs.
• Organize and lead construction and progress management meetings with all stakeholders.
• Identify, assess, and elevate technical deviations, construction risks, and non‑conformities to the Project Company EMD, proposing effective mitigation and recovery measures.
• Manage contractual, commercial, and technical matters arising under the EPC Contract and WTA, in coordination with legal and commercial teams.
• Review, evaluate, and provide recommendations on change orders, variations, and claims submitted by contractors and service providers.
• Lead resolution meetings for technical and construction issues encountered on‑site and off‑site during execution.
• Lead QA/QC oversight and manage the SPV engineering teams including the Owner’s Engineer to witness, verify, and document key inspections and tests in accordance with the approved Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) and project requirements.
• Lead risk assessment and risk identification workshops with the EPC Contractor and Owner’s Engineer, ensuring all project risks are identified, formally recorded in the risk register periodically, and supported by clear mitigation and action plans.
• Interact with Sponsors, Lender's Engineer, Insurance Advisers, and O&M teams.
• Issue progress reports and technical memoranda as required.
• Supervise milestone completion…