Head of Project Execution, C&I Energy

We are looking for an experienced Head of Project Execution to lead project execution for Yellow Door Energy's commercial and industrial (C&I) portfolio across Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Oman and Qatar. The role will ideally based in Saudi Arabia but we may consider Dubai.

Reporting to the Group COO, you will lead engineering and project management for our core C&I project portfolio across solar PV, BESS and grid-connected energy solutions. Your accountability will run from pre-construction design through construction and commissioning to handover to Operations & Maintenance. You will make sure projects are technically robust, safely delivered, commercially disciplined and aligned with approved investment assumptions.

This is a senior leadership role that operates at both strategic and technical level. It suits someone who combines proven C&I execution leadership with deep technical knowledge of solar PV, BESS, electrical infrastructure and grid connection. You will build and lead a high-performing regional team and set the standards, governance and ways of working that shape how YDE engineers and delivers its projects.

Team and execution leadership

• Lead and develop the regional Execution team across engineering and project management, setting clear priorities, standards and accountabilities aligned with Group and country objectives.

• Build team capability through coaching, performance management, succession planning and recruitment as the portfolio grows.

• Lead senior engagement with clients, EPC contractors, consultants, suppliers and delivery partners, resolving material technical and execution issues.

• Work closely with Development, Commercial, Technical, Procurement and PMO, Finance, Legal, O&M and QHSSE to ensure execution requirements are reflected in project decisions and commitments.

• Embed consistent project governance, reporting, lessons learned and continuous improvement across the regional portfolio.

Engineering, grid and pre-construction assurance

• Provide technical leadership across pre-construction and detailed engineering, including design reviews, constructability, site suitability and optimisation.

• Lead or oversee technical negotiations with clients and EPC contractors, ensuring technical requirements are properly reflected in tender packages, EPC agreements and technical appendices. Support commercial negotiations where needed.

• Oversee grid connection and Grid Code compliance across LV, MV and HV systems, including SEC, SERA and SASO requirements and other applicable standards.

• Guide major equipment specification and selection, covering PV modules, inverters, BESS, transformers, switch gear, protection, cables, tracking systems and monitoring solutions.

• Ensure energy yield and performance assessments, including P50/P90 analysis and uncertainty evaluation, are robust and correctly reflected in project assumptions.

Project delivery, construction and handover

• Oversee delivery against investment committee-approved scope, budget, schedule and technical assumptions, intervening early where risk or variance emerges.

• Direct contractor and supplier performance, including technical coordination, design implementation, site progress, issue resolution and change management.

• Ensure effective QA/QC across factory acceptance testing, site inspections, mechanical completion, commissioning, PAC, FAC and end-of-warranty activities.

• Ensure as-built documentation, testing records, punch-list closure and handover requirements are complete for transition to O&M.

• Promote strong QHSSE performance and visible safety leadership across all execution activities.

• A bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.

• 10+ years' relevant experience in solar PV, renewable energy or power infrastructure, including at least 5 years in a senior management or leadership role within technical consulting, EPC, project execution, engineering or asset management.

• A track record of leading multidisciplinary engineering and project delivery teams across development, construction, commissioning and handover.

• Substantial experience in EPC contracting and negotiation, contractor management, technical due diligence and delivery governance for complex energy projects.

• Deep technical understanding of solar PV, BESS, grid connection and LV/MV/HV electrical infrastructure, including protection and major equipment selection.

• Sound knowledge of GCC grid and regulatory requirements,…